ITALIAN-AMERICAN MAKES AMAZING DISCOVERY WHEN VISITING FAMILY'S ITALIAN TOWN

Marissa has always felt a special connection to Puglia... can it be that it's in her blood? Join Marissa as she discovers her Italian heritage in the beautiful and historic town of Turi in the region of Puglia!

Many Americans with Italian heritage usually know the region where their Italian ancestors came from, such as Calabria or Sicily. Further, people often think their ancestors came from major cities, like Bari or Napoli. In fact, the majority of Italian American immigrants came from small towns and villages in an effort to escape poverty and pursue the American Dream.

After 110 years and four generations, Marissa is the first one in her family to return to Turi, a small town in the region of Puglia, where her great grandparents were born. Armed with their names and dates of birth, she set out to the small town in an effort to discover as much about her ancestors as possible. You will see the historical center of Turi and learn about the history of Italian immigration to America. You will also see Marissa make an unexpected discovery and watch her sample a famous local dessert - faldacchea.

Will Marissa be able to learn about her Italian roots? Is this special connection she feels to Puglia only in her mind? Or is it embedded in her DNA?

Watch to find out!

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Consulted Sources:
Political Science Quarterly: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2139139?...
Library of Congress. Link: https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materia...
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