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2 unusual facts about Italian diaspora


Geremia Bonomelli

Geremia Bonomelli (1831–1914) was the bishop of the diocese of Cremona in the late years of the 19th century and first years of the 20th century, Bonomelli is still remembered for his work in support of Italian emigrants.

Mastroberardino

In addition to set backs during the previous world war, the Italian diaspora and the phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century, many of the ancient grape varieties that were brought to the main land from ancient Greek settlers and cultivated during Roman times were at risk of extinction.



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