Episode 18

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11th Feb 2021

Roots are very important for many migrants. The case of Italian communities in the US

Paolo Battaglia shares with us what he learned about migration. How and why do communities stay connected to their roots through generations? Is the migrants' experience universal? What is "italianism"? Learn more with this seasoned historian.

Paolo Battaglia's book : Italian American Country: Finding Italy in small-town America

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Perfect Strangers
Do you feel the call of the outside world? What is "home" for you? Is there a place where you belong ? In this podcast you will hear stories of people who moved. Expats, migrants, refugees, everyone has his own story but by sharing it we discover or cultural differences and how much we have in common.

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Valerie Lucchesi