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EPISODIO 5 - RADICI D'ITALIA - La tragedia di Ustica spiegata: storia, misteri e verità

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get your transcript here!Scopri la tragedia di Ustica in questo podcast in italiano semplice e chiaro, ideale per studenti di italiano L2.Il 27 giugno...

EPISODIO 6 - CULTURA ITALIANA - Una famiglia, un bosco, una tempesta mediatica

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get the transcript here!Vivere nel Bosco: una scelta controcorrente nel nord ItaliaQuesta storia racconta la vita di una famiglia che ha scelto di las...

EPISODIO 5 - CULTURA ITALIANA - Allegria! Mike Bongiorno e la nascita della tv italiana

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get the transcript here!EPISODIO 5 – CULTURA ITALIANAAllegria! Mike Bongiorno e la nascita della TV italianaCome è nata la televisione in Italia?In...

EPISODIO 4 - RADICI D'ITALIA - IOR – La banca più misteriosa del Vaticano

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get your transcript here!🎙️ Nuovo episodio disponibile su Spotify!È online il nuovo episodio del podcast “Una Storia ItaliAnna”, dedicato a ...

Hidden Italy with Anna - EP 5 - Beyond Rome and Florence: Discovering Italy’s Hidden Regions

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

** PODCAST IN ENGLISHWelcome back to Hidden Italy with Anna.By now, you’ve started to see Italy differently. You’ve learned that the Italy most Am...

EPISODIO 3 - RADICI D'ITALIA - Vajont, 1963: storia di una tragedia italiana

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get your transcript here!🎙️ EPISODIO 3 – RADICI D’ITALIAVajont, 1963: storia di una tragedia italianaNel terzo episodio del podcast Radici d’...

EPISODIO 2 - RADICI D'ITALIA - Papa Luciani: Il Mistero di Giovanni Paolo I – Vita, Sorriso e Morte di Albino Luciani

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get the transcript here!In questo episodio raccontiamo la storia di Albino Luciani, diventato Papa con il nome di Giovanni Paolo I, il pontefice del “...

#2 - Ma come funziona in Italia… il sistema sanitario?

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get the transcript here!Come funziona il sistema sanitario in Italia? Cos’è il Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN)? Come si sceglie il medico di bas...

Hidden Italy with Anna - EP 4 - Slow Travel in Italy: How to Experience More by Doing Less

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

** for English speakersHidden Italy with Anna – Slow Travel & Authentic ItalyWelcome back to Hidden Italy with Anna, the travel podcast that hel...

EPISODIO 5 - CULTURA ITALIANA - L'Italia contemporanea: sfide e trasormazioni

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get the transcript here!In questo episodio analizziamo l’evoluzione dell’Italia contemporanea, tra cambiamenti politici, trasformazioni economiche...

EPISODIO 4 - CULTURA ITALIANA - Miracolo economico: quando l’Italia scopre la modernità

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get your transcript here!Come passa un Paese dalle macerie della guerra al boom economico nel giro di pochi anni?In questo episodio raccontiamo il Mir...

EPISODIO 3 - CULTURA ITALIANA - La tragedia delle Foibe – Ascolto guidato in italiano per studenti stranieri

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get your transcript here!In questo episodio del nostro podcast di italiano per stranieri (L2) parliamo delle Foibe, una delle pagine più complesse de...

Hidden Italy with Anna - EP 3 - Traveling Italy Like a Local, Not a Tourist

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

** for English speakersWelcome back to Hidden Italy with Anna.If you’ve been following along, you already know that Italy has layers most travelers ...

#8 - ITALIA NERA - IL 31 DICEMBRE 2025 A CRANS-MONTANA

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get your transcript here!La notte di Capodanno nella famosa località di Crans-Montana, una zona di montagna nella Svizzera francese dove...

Hidden Italy with Anna - EP 2 - The Italy Most Travelers Never See

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

** for English speakersWelcome back to Hidden Italy with Anna.In the last episode, I talked about why the Italy you’re looking for isn’t in the gu...

Hidden Italy with Anna - EP 1 - Welcome to Hidden Italy with Anna

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

** for English speakersWelcome to Hidden Italy with Anna.If you’re listening to this, chances are Italy has been calling you for a while. Maybe you’...

#1 - Ma come funziona in Italia? - Come trasferirsi in Italia?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Transcript > HERE!Buy Me a Coffee > HERE!L’Italia è sempre una buona ideaCi sono tantissimi motivi per andare a vivere in Italia. Il ...

#4 - MISTERI ALL'ITALIANA - "Veleno": l'inchiesta sui "Diavoli della Bassa Modenese" diventa docuserie da togliere il fiato

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get the transcript here!Tra il 1997 e il 1998 in due paesidell'Emilia Romagna, Mirandola eMassa Finalese, 16 bambini furonoallontanat...

#7 - ITALIA NERA - IL CASO ELISA CLAPS

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get the transcript here!Nel 1993 la giovane Elisa Claps scompare dopo essere stata a messa. Il suo cadavere venne ritrovato 17 anni dopo ...

#2 - CULTURA ITALIANA - | Perche' guardiamo le partite dell'Italia anche se non ci interessa il calcio?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get the trasncript herePerché guardiamo le partite dell’Italia anche se non ci interessa il calcio? La spiegazione neuroscientifica.E ...

#3 MISTERI ALL'ITALIANA - La storia dell' omicidio di Yara Gambirasio

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript here!Tutte le tappe dell’omicidio di Yara Gambirasio, dalla scomparsa della 13enne a Brembate di Sopra, in provincia di ...

#7 - Follow-up Episodio #3 - LUCIO CORSI ALL'EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript hereQUESTO EPISODIO E' LA CONTINUAZIONE DELL'EPISODIO 3 CHI E' LUCIO CORSI?Partito dall'Italia più per pa...

#6 - ITALIA NERA - IL DELITTO DI COGNE

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript here!Tra i tantissimi casi di cronaca nera che hanno polarizzato l’opinione pubblica italiana, quello passato alla crona...

#6 - IL PERSONAGGIO - Chiara Ferragni, e lo scandalo del pandoro o il pandoro-gate

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript here!L’influencer e imprenditrice digitale Chiara Ferragni è indagata per truffa aggravata a causa di una presunta pu...

#5 ITALIA NERA - IL CASO DI AVETRANA

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript here!Giorno per giorno dal 26 agosto 2010 vi racconto la storia di una scomparsa che è un omicidio maturato fra persone v...

#2 CULTURA ITALIANA - PAPA FRANCESCO E' MORTO. E ADESSO COSA SUCCEDE?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get the transcript here!Cosa succede quando muore il Papa, dal funerale al ConclaveCosa succede quando muore il Papa? La notizia della mo...

#5 IL PERSONAGGIO - GIANNI VERSACE

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript here!L’evoluzione di un brand di moda spesso riflette la personalità e la visione del suo fondatore. Questo è certamen...

#4 ITALIA NERA - IL DELITTO DI GARLASCO

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>> Get the transcript here!Chiara Poggi è stata uccisa in casa a Garlasco il 13 agosto del 2007. Per il delitto è stato condannato il fidanzat...

CULTURA ITALIANA - I dialetti in tendenza, come gli idiomi regionali d'Italia stanno spopolando sui social

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get transcript here!CULTURA ITALIANAI dialetti in tendenza, come gli idiomi regionali d'Italia stanno spopolando sui socialDal veneto...

#2 - MISTERI ALL'ITALIANA - Il Caso di Emanuela Orlandi

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Introductory Video here!Get the trsncript here!La sparizione di Emanuela Orlandi, cittadina vaticana di 15 anni, avvenne il 22 giugno 1983 a Roma,...

#4 Chi è Lucio Corsi? | Il Personaggio | Una Storia ItaliAnna

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LIVELLO C1Guarda il video prima di ascoltare il podcast. Qui il link a YouTubeAscolta la canzone, qui il linkScarica il transcript qui!Lucio Corsi è...

#3 - FAMOUS ITALIANS - DARIO FO

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>>Transcript available here!Fu autore di opere teatrali che fanno uso degli stilemi comici propri della commedia dell'arte italiana e ch...

#3 - ITALIA NERA - IL CASO DI DIANA E ALESSIA PIFFERI

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>>> Get the transcript herell processo contro la donna accusata di aver lasciato morire di stenti la figlia nel 2022 si sta complicando p...

#2 - FAMOUS ITALIANS - GABRIELE D'ANNUNZIO

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>>> Get the transcript here!Quando si pensa a una frase per descrivere il celebre poeta e scrittore Gabriele D’Annunzio, il pensiero va...

#2. ITALIA NERA - IL CASO IMPAGNATIELLO O IL RICORDO DI GIULIA TRAMONTANO

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

>>> Get your transcript hereL'omicidio di Giulia Tramontano è un caso di cronaca nera avvenuto a Senago, nella città metropolitana di M...

#1 - MISTERI ALL'ITALIANA - LE LACRIME DI SANGUE DELLA MADONNINA DI CIVITAVECCHIA

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the trasncript here for only 1$ >buymeacoffee.com/unastoriaitaliannapodcast/e/371922La storia della Madonnina di Civitavecchia che piangeva san...

#1 FAMOUS ITALIANS - RITA LEVI MONTALCINI

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#1 - FAMOUS ITALIANS - RITA LEVI MONTALCINI Transcript available here for just 1$ -> buymeacoffee.com/unastoriaitaliannapodcast/e/365316 Rita Levi...

#1 - ITALIA NERA -In Memory of Giulia

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#1 - ITALIA NERA - IN MEMORIA DI GIULIA Transcript available here for just 1$ -> https://buymeacoffee.com/unastoriaitaliannapodcast/extras L'o...

My latest trip: Canton Ticino in Switzerland

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her latest trip to Canton Ticino, a special region in Switzerland where Italian is spoken! You can read an interact...

#86 Tipping in Italy

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna explains how to tip in Italy, and how Italians approach this tricky topic. You can read an interactive transcript of this episod...

#85 The story of Moleskine

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the origin story of the famous notebook, Moleskine, created by an Italian company and famous all over the world. Yo...

#84 A ticket to visit Venice

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the beautiful celebration of Redentore, the traditional celebration in mid July. She also talks about the possibili...

Una Storia ItaliAnna is back

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode, Anna greets all of you and tells you about her summer and upcoming projects. You can read an interactive transcript of this epi...

#82 Urban Farming and Gardening in Italy

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the new trend of growing vegetables and plants on rooftops. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode ...

#81 Usage of Italian in Advertising

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about advertising in Italy, and how the Italian language is used and adapted for ads. You can read an interactive transcr...

#80 Let's go to Treviso

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her trip to Treviso. There's even a guest appearance from her dog, Kiki, who was keen to get involved after hearing...

#79 Anna's Friday Night Pizza and the origins of pizza

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her habit of having a good pizza at the end of the week and the origins of Italy's most famous food. You can read a...

#78 Venice Carnival and why Venetians temporarily leave the city

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the history of Venetian Carnival and why Venetians leave the city during this chaotic time. You can read an interac...

#77 It's my birthday! I'm an Aquarius...

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna talks about how she used to celebrate her birthday as a kid and how things have changed over the years. She also speaks about zo...

#76 Fresh Italian pasta & how to make it

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her YouTube video to make pasta and recommends other Italian tutorials to watch to get inspiration. After listening...

#75 Buon Anno a tutti!

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her New Year's Eve and the celebrations in Venice. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which hi...

#74 The end of the year...

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna greets all her listeners and students, wishing Buon Natale and Felice Anno Nuovo, and giving some hints of what's coming next ye...

#73 Illness

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Anna, speaks about her flu and cold to give you the opportunity to learn more vocabulary about health conditions. You can read an inte...

#72 Let's go to...Trentino Alto Adige

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Anna speaks about a weekend spent in Trentino Alto Adige, discovering new places and experiencing the phenomenon of the Italian foliag...

#71 Let's go to...Trieste! What is La Barcolana?

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Anna speaks about the beautiful regatta that has just taken place in Trieste. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (...

#70 Italian Elections 2022

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the elections in Italy and how people have voted in 2022. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (w...

#69 Queen Elizabeth's death seen from Italy

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and how it has been covered in Italy. You can read an interactive transcript of th...

#68 A Trip To Umbria

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her last Summer trip to the heart of Italy: Umbria. Discover all the stunning places you can see when visiting this...

#67 Travel safe, Piero - in memory of Piero Angela

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna pays homage to the memory of Piero Angela, a famous journalist who recently passed away. All Italians knew about him and now wil...

#66 Holidays with Anna (Part 2)

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the second part of her trip in Northern Italy travelling through the regions of Valle d'Aosta and Lombardia. You ca...

#66 Holidays with Anna (Part 1)

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna talks about her recent holiday in Northern Italy. Discover the beautiful destinations you can visit in this part of Italy. You c...

#65 Important Italians Ep.2 - Maurizio Cattelan and his irreverent art

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about a famous contemporary artist, Maurizio Cattelan and the way he expresses his ideas and thoughts through art. You ca...

#64 Important Italians Ep.1 - Falcone and Borsellino vs the mafia

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna talks about two very important men celebrated all across Italy: Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, who gave their lives to f...

#63 Italian Summer Hits

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the so-called "Tormentone", Italian summer hits played everywhere in Italy since the '60s. You can read an interact...

#62 The Opera and its popularity in Italy

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna talks about the Opera Lirica scene in Italy and why Italians are not so used to going to Opera theatres. You can read an interac...

#61 The music scene in Italy in 2022

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the Italian music scene, from Sanremo Festival to the Eurovision Song Contest.

#60 Italians speak with their hands

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Italians are known for their expressive communication. In this episode, Anna talks about how Italians use their hands to get their point across when s...

#59 How to overcome the language learning block

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the language learning plateau everybody has to face sooner or later, and how to overcome it. You can read an intera...

#58 Tips and tricks for learning Italian efficiently

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna gives you some recommendations for learning Italian and deciding what the best method is for you. You can read an interactive tr...

#57 Working in Italy episode 3 - Being a freelancer in Italy

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about her experience as a freelancer in Italy and what it takes to thrive as one.

#56 Working in Italy episode 2 - Does coworking really work in Italy?

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna talks about the new trend of coworking in Italy. She focuses primarily on Northern Italy and describes the kinds of professional...

#55 Working in Italy episode 1 - The employment situation in Italy in 2022

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna talks about the current situation for working people in Italy. Is it easy to find jobs? You can read an interactive transcript o...

#54 Travel in Italy episode 3 - How to travel in Italy by train

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the experience of travelling by train in Italy, and gives you some useful tips and expressions for your next trip! ...

#53 Travel in Italy episode 2 - Travel in Italy on a budget

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the possibilities to travel in Italy on a budget, giving some advice on means of transport and accommodation. You c...

#52 Travel in Italy Ep.1 - Is it safe to travel in Italy?

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about possible problems you may have when travelling to Italy, and gives some advice on how to handle tricky situations. ...

#51 Focus on the language Ep 3 -Is Italian the most charming language?

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the beauty of Italian language and why it is so charming. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (w...

#50 Focus on the language Ep 2 - Origins and Development of Italian Language

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about how Italian originated during Roman times, and explains how it has changed to become the language it is today. You ...

#49 Focus on the language Ep 1 - Why Italian is so important?

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the importance of the Italian language, as well as the benefits of learning a foreign language. You can read an int...

#48 Moving to Italy Ep 3 - The Italian National Healthcare System

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this 3rd episode of our mini-series, Moving to Italy, Anna speaks about the Italian NHS. How does it work for Italians and expats? You can read an ...

#47 Moving to Italy Ep 2 - How to buy or rent a house in Italy

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this 2nd episode of our mini-series, Moving to Italy, Anna speaks about all the options you can have when looking to rent or buy a property in Ital...

#46 Moving to Italy Ep 1 - Moving from the US and Europe

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the possibility of moving to Italy from the US and Europe, considering cities that could be the best match for you....

#45 Made in Italy Ep 3 - Prosciutto crudo or Prosciutto cotto?

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of our mini-series, Made in Italy, Anna speaks about the difference between Prosciutto crudo and Prosciutto cotto, also giving s...

#44 Made in Italy Ep 2 - Lamborghini vs Ferrari

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this second episode of our mini-series, Made in Italy, Anna tells the story of two famous Italian car brands. You can read an interactive transcrip...

#43 Made in Italy Ep 1 - Murano Glass

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of our mini-series, Made in Italy, Anna speaks about Murano glass, an artistic glass produced on Murano Island in Venice. You ca...

#42 Christmas stories and nursery rhymes

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the book, Natale a Venezia, as well as some very popular Christmas nursery rhymes. You can read an interactive tran...

#41 How Italians do funerals

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about Italian funeral traditions and how lives are celebrated. She also covers some new funeral trends. You can read an i...

#40 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about how Italians are preparing to celebrate Christmas this year. With the pandemic refusing to go away, the festive sea...

#39 How Italians get married

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the new trends in marriage and weddings in Italy with an eye on traditions of Northern and Southern Italy. You can ...

#38 How is real life in Venice? (Interview)

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about life in Venice - with a surprise, special guest. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which high...

#37 Italians, wellness and fitness: how Italians get fit

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna tells us about Italians' fitness habits. What are the new sports trends? How have things changed during the pandemic? And what i...

#36 Will Italian Prosecco become Croatian?

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna tells us the difference between Prosecco and the Croatian Prosek, as well as how Europe is fighting to guarantee the original br...

#35 Kick scooters - a problem in Italy?

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the problem of kick scooters in Italy and what would happen if no regulations were applied by the Italian governmen...

#34 Italians and Social Media

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the use of social media in Italy, including how it has changed people’s lives and the new profession of the ‘in...

#33 Green Pass in Italy

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna answers some questions about the current situation in Italy, the Covid Green Pass for workers from the 15th October and riots in...

#32 Slow Food in Italy

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the international organization, Slow Food. Food is always important for Italians, and more than ever, we are paying...

#31 Dialects and Varieties of Italian language

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about the differences between dialects and regional varieties of Italian in Italy. From North to South, let’s explore s...

#30 Pets in Italy

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna speaks about how Italian families often adopt pets. She also talks about her experience with her own dog, Kiki, adopted 1 year a...

#29 The Italian climate & weather

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anna discusses the Italian climate, from foggy Venice to sunny Southern Italy. How has the climate changed during the last ten years?...

#28 The Italian Aperitivo

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fancy an aperitivo? This is what you may be asked during your next holiday in Italy. The aperitivo is a rite for all Italians and is part their societ...

#27 Italian Television

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do Italians do after dinner? How many hours per day do they spend watching TV? What are the best programmes on Italy's public TV channels,  ...