Category Archives: Genealogy

I’m seven-eighths Italian, what with seven of my eight great-grandparents having emigrated from Italy or having been the children of Italian immigrants. One of my great-grandparents, Giuseppe, came from a village called Montescaglioso which is found at the top of … Continue reading →

In Italian class last winter, learning about the history of the people who emigrated from Italy and about the conditions of their lives before they left, I learned the word “bracciante.” I was surprised to come across this word and … Continue reading →