Researching Your Italian Genealogy
Use our guide to research your Italian genealogy and fall in love with the heritage of your famiglia.
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That’s Amore: A Historical Map of Italy
The Italian peninsula wasn't always called "Italy." Instead, your ancestors hailed from one of several regions or city-states. Say "ciao" to your ancestral homeland with this historical map of Italy.
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Church Keys: Researching Your Italian Ancestors
Religion has always played a major role in Italy. Church records can be an essential resource in researching your Italian ancestors.
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Four Steps to Finding Italian Ancestors
Finding your Italian ancestors can be tricky. Here are four steps to get you started. You'll be saying 'ciao" in no time!
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Finding Your Ancestor’s Italian Military Records
How to research your genealogy in military records of Italy.
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Italian Genealogy Records at a Glance
When your genealogy research takes you to Italy, these are the records you'll look for.
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Italian Job
Q. I’m trying to obtain a certified birth record from Italy. I mailed $20 to the town record office two years ago and never heard back. What can I do?
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Italy Trip Tips
Web sites to surf before you make a trip back to the old country: Lonely Planet's Destination Italywww.lonelyplanet.com/dest/eur/ita.htm In Italy Onlinewww.initaly.com Italian Tourist Web Guidewww.itwg.com/home.asp Italy in a Flashwww.italyflash.com ItalyTourwww.italytour.com Navigating Italyguide.windnet.it TravelEuropewww.traveleurope.it/Italy Italy...
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Italian Military Records
Expert advice for learning about your Italian ancestor's military service.
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Columbus Day Turns Over a New Leif
This Columbus Day, the Italian-born explorer shares the spotlight with Viking explorer Ericson. It's an occasion for Italian- and Scandinavian-Americans alike to celebrate their roots.
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Viva Italia! Italian Immigration
Say grazie to your Italian heritage with our guide to exploring your roots in the boot country.
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