Italian Heritage

Moving your permanent place of residence to another country can be an exciting adventure - or a bureaucratic nightmare. The difference lies in the quality of…

The process of acquiring Italian Dual Citizenship may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be, especially when you're assisted by family research and Italian…

We receive many inquiries from our readers asking about acquiring Italian Dual Citizenship. As the process is quite long and complicated, it may be wise to be…

In our series featuring famous Italian families, we look at the powerful dynasty of the Gonzaga, rulers of the Lombard city of Mantua for four centuries. The…

Whether you were inspired by our article on moving to small town Italy or you’ve always dreamed of living la vita bella, a sea change to the land of the…

By Elisa Scarton Detti I am absolutely and filthily jealous of city expats. They live charmed lives full of English cinemas, multiethnic restaurants and pretty…

“Every family has amazing stories. What story do you want to find out?” Mary Tedesco is a professional genealogist, a host on the PBS TV series “Genealogy…

If you plan to stay in Italy longer than three months, then you must make an application for residency. This includes migrant workers and students and,…

While most people may tend to associate the history of Italian Americans in the U.S. as an East Coast experience, an important yet largely unknown chapter of…

In our series featuring famous Italian families, Carol King looks at one of the most powerful Renaissance dynasties: the Farnese. The Farnese name will be…