Category Archives: Italians

Famous Italians (by heritage and they don’t have to be 100%) who’ve contributed to the world we live in today.

Italian #28: Fiorella Terenzi

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Steve

At last, I found another Italian scientist and she’s a lady! What makes Dr. Terenzi even cooler is that she’s an Astronomer, my favorite science. Then again, she may be an Astrophysicist too. These disciplines overlap with Physics so I’m … Continue reading →

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Italian #27: Leonardo Chiariglione

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Steve

Leonardo is called the father of the MP3 which is an exaggeration but he is a remarkable person. He is actually a co-founder of the Moving Picture Experts Group which created the technology, set the standards and whatever. The standard we now … Continue reading →

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Happy Columbus Day, real and observed

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Steve

A major reason why Italian Heritage month pops up in October is this event in 1492 (give or take a day, they didn’t have NTP servers or GPS). For the last couple decades, the fair-weathered Liberals (usually college students who … Continue reading →

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Italian Chucks!

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Steve

I’ve been saving these shoes since my birthday, they were a present to myself because I can’t resist unique designs or garish colors. They have the tricolore often associated with the Italian flag and generic pizza boxes. When I finally wore them, Somara said, … Continue reading →

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Italian #26: Tony Visconti

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steve

Last year I ended with a musician/producer, this year I’m kicking off with another who has had a great amount of influence on popular music for 40-plus years. Tony was born and raised in New York as per the usual … Continue reading →

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Buonasera! It’s Italian Heritage Month IV…belatedly

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Steve

Much like the Southern European nations’ stereotype, I’m late and behind schedule! However, unlike Italy’s ex-prime minister Silvio Berloscummy I don’t deserve prison nor are my excuses stronzate. The new month had a crazy start the afternoon of October first; I … Continue reading →

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Italian #25: (Giovanni) Giorgio Moroder

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Steve

Today is the final day of Italian Heritage Month. I may not have written about as many as I did for 2011 but I certainly beat out my terrible output for 2012. Just means more to cover next year! I … Continue reading →

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Italian #24: Alexandra Guarnaschelli

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Steve

Alex is the second woman to earn the title Iron Chef (after Cat Cora) but the first to win via competition (see the show The Next Iron Chef). She is also a host on Chopped. I recently learned about Alex courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Italian #23: Ernesto Teodoro Moneta

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Steve

With all the news about the Americans winning the Nobel prize for economics, I decided to see how Italy has done since the honors were established over a century ago. Of all the categories, Peace remains my favorite despite it … Continue reading →

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Italian #22: Sofonisba Anguissola

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Steve

When someone mentions Renaissance-era artists, the most common names listed off tend to be Italian…and male: Michelangleo, da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, Donatello, Botticelli; those are the ones I easily recognize. However, one woman did manage to stand out in what … Continue reading →

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Italian #21: Marie Taglioni

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Steve

I stumbled upon this half-Italian/half-Swede (like Isabella Rossellini!) via the podcast Stuff You Missed in History Class. I would recommend listening to it since the hosts do a better job giving an oral overview about Marie’s life. The shorter version from me if … Continue reading →

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Italian #20: Franco Malerba

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Steve

Dr. Malerba is Italy’s first astronaut and I decided to kick off with him this year because I’m totally stoked about the release of Gravity at theaters tomorrow. Due to the Stars’ having games both days over the weekend, we will have … Continue reading →

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Saluti! It’s Italian Heritage Month 3 and National Pizza Month

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Steve

The stars are aligned today! I accidentally posted that cat movie earlier because I didn’t know it was officially National Pizza Month until I was researching further sources for famous Italians and a cool header. Sure it’s a stereotype but pizza … Continue reading →

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Italian #19: Albert “Cubby” Broccoli

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Steve

I’m glad I didn’t cover this world famous movie producer last year because 2012 is the 50th anniversary of Dr. No, the first Bond film he co-helmed and what would be the template for the franchise. There had been attempts … Continue reading →

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Italian #18: Giuseppe Garibaldi

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Steve

This year’s celebration of Italian heritage is off to a slow start but I don’t think I’ll disappoint, what I may lack in quantity, I will nail in quality. At least two entries will have great relevance with current events. … Continue reading →

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