Category Archives: Storia

A Brief History of Italian Surnames

Posted on January 25, 2018 by babbityjean

Today there are more than 300,000 traditional surnames in Italy not counting new ones introduced through immigration.  A precise calculation is impossible because over time some become extinct and others are formed—often from transcription errors in the registry offices.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Campania, English, Italia, La Gente, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicilia, Storia, Veneto | 1 Comment

La lunga ombra di Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina

Posted on December 14, 2017 by babbityjean

Un curriculum impressionante: La sua “carriera” iniziò negli anni ’50 con una serie di crimini.  Dopo una pena detentiva, è stato latitante per 24 anni.  Era responsabile per migliaia di omicidi.  Poi è stato in prigione per 24 anni scontando … Continue reading →

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The Long Shadow of Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina

Posted on December 14, 2017 by babbityjean

An impressive resume:  His “career” began in the ‘50s with a string of crimes.  After a prison term, he was on the lam for 24 years.  He was responsible for thousands of murders.  Then he was in jail for 24 … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Calabria, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Mafia, Politica, Sicilia, Storia | 2 Comments