Searching for your Italian Roots

Timothy Eadie

Searching for your Italian Roots is a podcast on the Italian American experience and the rediscovery of our roots. Discussions will cover every topic of the Italian culture: history, language, traditions, food, art, film, music, etc. Searching for Italy will lead us to share stories about the Italian American diaspora. I am a 3rd generation Italian American from NY living in Italy and my passion is to reconnect to our lost culture and our Italian family. Be ready to learn about unknown aspects of Italian culture. read less
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Episode 5 Sardinian Archaeology
02-05-2021
Episode 5 Sardinian Archaeology
In this episode we explore pre-historic Sardinia during the Neolithic and Bronze-age periods. From domus de janas to nuragic towers, I traverse  different epochs and places throughout  the island's history. We'll discuss the different material cultures but also we will examine population genetics and how they relate and compare to the rest of Europe at large.Support the show

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Episode 5 Sardinian Archaeology
02-05-2021
Episode 5 Sardinian Archaeology
In this episode we explore pre-historic Sardinia during the Neolithic and Bronze-age periods. From domus de janas to nuragic towers, I traverse  different epochs and places throughout  the island's history. We'll discuss the different material cultures but also we will examine population genetics and how they relate and compare to the rest of Europe at large.Support the show
Episode 4 Italian Genetics and Genealogy
23-01-2021
Episode 4 Italian Genetics and Genealogy
Have you ever been curious about your origins? Ever wonder if you had the blood of ancient Romans?In this episode we take a look at Italian genetics and genealogy. I will give you my opinion of the available commercial DNA companies in relationship to Italian genetics. Moreover, we will discuss how our ancient past affects our modern genes.Support the show
Episode 3 Caffè italiano: customs, curiosities and legendary inventions
05-01-2021
Episode 3 Caffè italiano: customs, curiosities and legendary inventions
Caffè espresso, Capuccino, Latte macchiato and  Caffè Americano. In this episode we will uncover the origins of coffee, the invention of espresso machines and the many curiosities of Italian coffee culture.   Support the show
Episode 2 Christmas Special: Buon Natale!
22-12-2020
Episode 2 Christmas Special: Buon Natale!
This episode will discuss the history, traditions and popular holiday figures that are unique to Italian Christmas festivities. We will discover the fascinating origins of La Befana, Babbo Natale and Santa Lucia. The astonishing ways of creating nativities known as presepi. And finally, we'll learn about some Italian Christmas specialties: panettone, pandoro, struffoli, zampone and minestra maritata.Support the show
Episode 1 The Italian American Dilemma
08-12-2020
Episode 1 The Italian American Dilemma
In this first episode we discuss the Italian American dilemma, assimilating to American culture, stereotypes and the many different problems facing the Italian American community. Support the show