Christina Mavronas talks Greek and Italian Culture Similarities and Differences

[@growingupitalian]

Thank you all for tuning in. What was your favorite part of this podcast?

[@sabinocurciogui]

Grease but Greece

[@froochie123]

Her. She's my favorite part.

[@alessandrocianni1318]

Uzo vrs sambuca would’ve been a good one to ask. None the les Italian cuisine wayyyyyy better than Greek. We are more diverse

[@SliceyMcdice]

Mozzarella di buffalo 👌🏼 A1 only real ones know

[@ireneb3503]

My Greek grandpa who was born in 1912 would always say this phrase when talking about Italians

[@briangust7959]

I have a lot of Greek friends a second family to me and Greek Easters were literally the best thing ever. One of the best memories I have

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Ms. Mavronas is Great 🇬🇷👌🏻 The Greek "Mati" has been in Greece since Antiquity, and even predates all of us! The Ancient Greek Trireme Ships had an Eye on them to ward off bad luck & allow for calmer waters! The Mati is literally mentioned dozens of times in Ancient Greek Sources. Homie talking about Napoli, which was a Greek founded City called Neapoli. New = New 🇬🇷 Poli = City 🇬🇷 Just a FEW words & dishes that Italians use & were initially inspired through the Greeks: 👇🏻 Pizza-----Pikte-Pitta-Pissa Lasagna----Lasana Macaroni---Makarono [Makaronia] Pasta-----Pasto Stromboli---Stroggili Fagiolata----Fasolada Diamante Citron-Diamanti Kitron Azzimo-----Azymo [Bread] Casseruela---Katsarola/Kuathos Colluri (Sicily)--Koulouri ^^^^Of course, we don’t claim these dishes, but the OG origins in their most OG forms, must be said. Italian Cuisine has also inspired Greek Cuisine as well 👌🏻

[@jorgevogia3755]

As a Greek living in Greece ,following and watching growing up italian podcast for a while(of course we all love italian-American cultoure!),i was smiling throughout the whole episode!! when Greeks and Italians are together its always a great time!

[@ireneb3503]

Greek high school in Astoria is Saint Demetrios. I graduated in 1990

[@bluesman1947]

She is absolutely the best example of " una faccia una razza". If you did n't know, she'd surely be mistaken for a southern italian beauty. Bellissima .

[@jester556]

hell nah

[@ssourrgummiez]

no lol

[@jasonborotra4208]

Probably not, they are clearly Americans as soon as they start talking.

[@bluesman1947]

I was talking about looks

[@supermavro6072]

not even close mate

[@Western-imperalism]

Love the greeks! Dont forget the greeks were on sicliy before any roman

[@SolidDragonUK]

The best holiday i ever had was in Athens. The food, the culture, the weather, the people.. if i could move there, I would.

[@evan_ko13]

I have many Italian friends and I can definitely see lots of cultural similarities especially with Southern Italians! By the way, the evil eye tradition doesn't come from Turks, it's the other way around basically! The whole theory about the evil eye, eye-distraction or the so called vaskania in Ancient Greek (βασκανία) comes from Ancient Greece! It comes from word φάσκω/βάσκω which means "to say" in modern Greek and it was referring to someone who slanders behind your back. This could also happen without any words being said, because the bad energy of the gaze can be emitted by someone, exclusively through his gaze, especially if he is blue-eyed. ;)

[@captainjim1010]

Πες τα γιατί θα μας τρελάνουν

[@johnkatsaros7340]

I wanted to correct a misconception. Greeks don't eat pita every day. It's for souvlaki and gyros sandwiches and in restaurants for dips. We eat bread that is very similar to the rest of Europe on a daily basis. And pizza is the Italian word for pita (I.e. flat bread). Finally, greeks eat more potatoes than italians but less rice and pasta.

[@jake-qn3tl]

Do you have thalassemia?

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

No way. Greeks eat a huge amount of pasta (20 local varities) and heaps of rice dishes.

[@perseusarkouda]

Pita flat bread is relatively new and it's actually a street food only. Greeks rarely bake flat bread and would buy only at the beginning of easter lent (kathara deftera) as a tradition. Pita is actually the fyllo stuffed with a variety of ingredients (spanakopita, tiropita etc).

[@piollaceable]

She's brilliant,love her personality

[@GiasoneP]

My wife is Greek. They have a lot of positives, but the same with the una faccia una razza. Never heard my entire life until I met her family.

[@alessandrom7181]

Nope, they are the same with South Italians, with Central and North Italy not even remotely-

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Funny, Im Greek & I have only ever heard that from Italians 😂

[@alexandrosmarinis3704]

Remains of some of these Greek cities can be seen today, such as Neapolis ("New City", now Naples), Syrakousai (Syracuse), Akragas (Agrigento), Taras (Taranto), Rhegion (Reggio Calabria), and Kroton (Crotone). The most populous city of Magna Graecia was Sybaris (now Sibari) with an estimated population, from 600 BC to 510 BC, between 300,000 and 500,000.[1] The government of city-states was usually an aristocracy[5] and the cities were often at war with each other.[6] The Second Punic War put an end to the independence of the cities of Magna Graecia, which were annexed to the Roman Republic in 205 BC.[7] From the motherland Greece, art, literature and philosophy decisively influenced the life of the colonies. In Magna Graecia much impetus was given to culture, especially in some cities such as Taras (now Taranto).[5] Noteworthy was the South Italian ancient Greek pottery, fabricated in Magna Graecia largely during the 4th century BC. The settlers of Magna Graecia had great successes in the Ancient Olympic Games in their homeland. Crotone's athletes won 18 titles in 25 Olympics.[8] Although many of the Greek inhabitants of Magna Graecia were entirely Latinized during the Middle Ages,[9] pockets of Greek culture and language remained and have survived to the present day. One example is the Griko people in Calabria (Bovesia) and Salento (Grecìa Salentina), some of whom still maintain their Greek language (Griko language) and customs.[10] The Griko language is the last living trace of the Greek elements that once formed Magna Graecia.[11]

[@sabinocurciogui]

Thank you all for tuning in as always ❤

[@jake-qn3tl]

Where is your family from in Italy?

[@FORZANAPOL__10]

He’s an inter fan who cares FORZA NAPOLI

[@jake-qn3tl]

@@FORZANAPOL__10 real Italians live in the interior

[@StaySolidKhaled]

As a midwestern stray Italian I appreciate y’all content o7

[@johnp82]

@@jake-qn3tl from the looks of him, I'd say Northern Ireland.

[@leeannlack6521]

She is correct we do need to have Italian language school for the kids either after school a few days a week or on Saturday. We need to learn our language and heritage

[@georgegemetzis6431]

Greek classical antiquity and Roman Empire shared by Italians and Greeks is where una faca una ratsa is born from. The Mati comes from classical antiquity Greece so pre dates the ottomans. Christina has amazing energy..

[@RaDi0-HeAd]

It’s crazy how many Sicilian girls have the same exact look as Christina. Yet at the same time, her accent and energy remind me of many Lebanese girls I know. It just goes to show you how connected the people of the Mediterranean are!

[@mnasser10]

It’s funny how Mediterranean people take pride in their olive oil. I’m Palestinian and we are passionate about our olives lol just like Greeks, Italians and Lebanese.

[@SolidDragonUK]

Who has the best vine leaf rolls 👀

[@67claudius]

Spaniards as well

[@alessandrom7181]

LOL Italians are not only South Italians they are also Central and North Italians and i assure you in Central and North Italy we give a heck.

[@mickeymouse1697]

@@alessandrom7181 North ItalIans are Germans.

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

True

[@SportsCasters2326]

One of my good friends is Greek and his family was always the closest non Italian family to mine.

[@emmanuelwood8702]

Christina is so beautiful. You guys have to keep bringing her back.

[@NastiCreature]

The Greek is not the same as the Turkish coffee. The grounding in Turkish is fine but the Greek is not that fine grinded. Also we don't boil the coffee for as long as the Turkish. As long as it starts to rise we take it of, we never put it back on heat.

[@aokiaoki4238]

Thats true, also Greeks dont stare to drink, but wait for coffee to settle in the bottom

[@jake-qn3tl]

All coffee tastes like piss

[@NastiCreature]

@@jake-qn3tl opinion accepted but most people and especially me don't agree with you.

[@captainjim1010]

Πριν μιλήσετε πάτε ένα ταξίδι στην Τουρκία, μείνετε σε Τούρκο, κάνετε παρέα με Τούρκο και μετά τα λέμε... Το ίδιο πράγμα είναι, ΟΥΤΕ ελληνικός είναι ΟΥΤΕ τούρκικος, αραβικός είναι ο καφές. Και το φαγητό ΚΑΜΙΑ σχεση δεν έχουν οι γεύσεις απορώ με μερικούς που συγκρίνουν ελληνικό με τούρκικο φαγητό...

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

True. Greek coffee is also light roast, and Turkish is medium roast. The cooking method is the same, and that's all.

[@ireneb3503]

Telly Savalas, Olympia Dukakis, Jennifer Aniston, John Stamos, Nia Vardalos, Zach Galifianakis, John Cassavetes, Maria Menounos

[@luccac6247]

Fun fact. I served Olympia Dukakis when she visited our family friends restaurant whiling filming in our city. Lovely lady. Told me never to forget the Greek language.

[@timp.9582]

VP Spiro Agnew.

[@aglaiasylligardos2479]

You guys need to go to Niko's Souvlaki in Astoria. My husband is the chef there (Dimitri)and makes traditional, handmade, Greek gyro!

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

Pork Gyros?

[@aglaiasylligardos2479]

@@chrisofmelbourne87 Yes! Pork & Chicken!

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

@@aglaiasylligardos2479 Po po po! I need to visit next time im in the US

[@aglaiasylligardos2479]

@@chrisofmelbourne87 Yes, come visit us!

[@papaioannoug]

Great episode. Is really fun to watch Christina talk about small details about the Greek culture.

[@evastyles2727]

Vincent- vinkentios, Larry& Lorenzo -leonidas Love you guys she rocks! I’m from queens and grow up very Greek ultra first generation and married to an Italian- relate at a million percent here, my sister went to st francis prep & I went to at demetrios as well, feels like a tiny world here! Sharing your page with everyone I know!

[@Ale-ie3fm]

I really liked this podcast. I didnt know her but she is really funny, intelligent and i like the fact that she is so near to her coltoure. I can relate with her. For my parents it was always very important to bring the italian cultoure very near, so we are fluent in Italian. Buuut .....one thing I HAVE TO SAY. We have a lot more dishes than only pasta. Pasta is of course a dish that you have almost every day but you have also antipasti or secondi that are not pasta dishes. Here some of them: peperonata, ciambotta, melanzane sott'olio, zucchine sott'olio, peperoni arrostiti, caponata, peperoni ripieni, melanzane ripiene, riso al forno, arancini, polpettone, scaloppine al limone, scaloppine al vino bianco, saltimbocca alla romana, polpette, polpettone, brasato, cosciotte di pollo e patate al forno, agnello al forno, baccalà fritto o in mille altri modi, frittura di pesce, calamari ripieni, cozze ripiene, riso patate e cozze, polenta in mille modi dal nord al sud....And im not done yet;-)

[@baldcadaver3685]

could you guys get joey diaz on de podcast? he ain´t Italian but talk about a guy with some stories!! also the difference between Cuban and Italian culture and history is insanely interesting!

[@jake-qn3tl]

Please no. That guy is an insufferable liar.

[@andrewpeana]

Uncle joey would be amazing on this

[@SolidDragonUK]

​@@jake-qn3tlwash your mouth young man

[@acc314]

@@jake-qn3tlmost uncles are bullshitters

[@diimmak]

Her eyes are so pretty

[@Vince-s4r]

Thank you for bringing Christina on your podcast she is fantastic great episode 🥂🇨🇦

[@domenicomonno6072]

One of the best episodes!!!👏👏👏

[@JC19676]

Corfu where her father's family was from was ruled by The Venetian Empire for many years. There are quite a few people there and in the other Ionian islands that are descended from Venetians who moved there.

[@spiroandrews4787]

Same with Naxos where my family is from

[@geogeo2299]

Don't forget that Venice was part of the Byzantine Empire for 200 yrs, long before there was any Venetian Empire.

[@georgechilidis8446]

As a Greek living a few streets from Montréal Quebec Canada little Italy I grow up with Italians actually I was the first Cretan Greek to walk in 1972 is an Italian caffe 50 years later now I’m retired I go every morning 8:30 am for my espresso with my Italian friends .. Chania Crete is my hometown that I visit every October to middle of December amazing weather … so you guys ever plan to visit Montréal let me know 🇮🇹🇬🇷

[@JackSparrow-rz3gp]

Greeks have pasta too it’s not exclusively Italian like as a Greek person I can think of more Greek pasta dishes than Italian pasta dishes

[@thecanest]

Elia Kazan was a Greek that made it in Hollywood.

[@obabas80]

Yup. Telly savalas as well.

[@thevoice464]

Angelo tsarouchas ..is the funniest Greek comedian by far

[@DCCrisisclips]

Mati has existed since ancient times

[@yodasensei9866]

Her personality is to die for 🥰❤️

[@He-zo6hu]

She is awesome!!! Fantastica !!!!

[@Micfri300]

Could you get Giuseppe rossi on the podcast. It would be perfect.

[@andrewdouvros1]

I am Italian and Greek(last name Δούβρος). Many cultural similarities

[@Giannispri]

Christina's a smoke show with unreal sense of humour! Killer combo! Feta and yeeros should be crowned every year until the end of days!nough said.

[@telepathy90]

She’s gorgeous and I love her business women look 😂❤

[@degamas1]

Rome is a Greek colony. Without Greek influence Rome would not exist. 40% of Latin is Greek derived words. Greek is the original, Rome is the copy. First cookbook in the world is Greek. Greek cuisine is the healthiest in the world. Greek language is oldest continuously spoken language in the world 5,000 years and most scientific. 80% of the international scientific and medical terminology is Greek

[@aleph1114]

Few things you got wrong, pal: 1) Rome was not founded by Greeks. The Italian peninsula was inhabited before the Greeks made their colonies in Southern Italy (Magna Græcia). Some of the indigenous people of Italy were the Latins (the founders of Rome), Tyrrhenians, Falisci, Adriatic Veneti, Umbri, Balari, among others… In fact, Magna Græcia didn’t even extend to Rome, so your claim doesn’t hold. 2) Just because Greek and Latin languages share similar words, it doesn’t mean 40% of Latin comes from Greek. Greek and Latin are both Indoeuropean languages, and thus have similarities. 3) Rome did what the ancient Hellenes could just dream about. If anything, Rome is the enhanced version of Greece. Remember: Greece became subject of Rome, not viceversa. At the end, not even the kingdoms derived from the Macedonian Empire were able to stop Rome from conquering them. 4) The first recorded cookbook was found in Ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets from 1700 BC. Nothing to do with Greece. 5) The Coptic language is as old as, if not older than, the Greek language. You’re welcome, pal.

[@gabrielesantucci6189]

Ma non dire minchiate 🤌☹️

[@LeStepBro]

I love watching this channel. I’m from NY, I’m also a first gen Italian and only really got to grow up Italian on my father’s side. What I hate the most, is when people ask what my accent is, or what am I, I always say Italian and they’d think I was bullshittin tf outta them. Yeah sure, I’m white as shit, but my sister, she’s Sicilian and that’s what most people think the standard Italian is, which it’s not.

[@cpkay33]

heck yea. props to your kalamata mom. represent!

[@fmattiellomagic]

Loved this. She’s amazing

[@salcaputo4564]

Una razza una faccia 🇮🇹🇬🇷❣️

[@supermavro6072]

no razza no faccia ! It 🇮🇹=🧔🏻‍♂🧔🏻‍♂ 🇪🇺 👉Gr 🧔🏾🧔🏾= Tr 🧔🏾🧔🏾

[@alessandrom7181]

No, una faccia una razza with South Italy , not with whole Italy. A Tuscan or a Lombard has nothing to do with a Greek.

[@captainjim1010]

@@alessandrom7181 This is true. Just like a Southern Italian has nothing to do with a Northern German-Italian. No?

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@alessandrom7181 Facts Alexandro! 👌🏻

[@DukeofNYork]

Comme ci comme ça is French, means like this like that SFP representttt

[@carlositaliankitchen]

Ouzo should of been compared to Sambuca both aniseed flavour 👌

[@maryp1836]

Yeah… many of the comparisons were a little off. Baklava should be compared to a pastry(like cannoli) not a cake/tiramisu. Ouzo should be compared to sambuca, frappe should be cold cappuccino ( not espresso) feta should be a good sharp semi soft cheese not compared to mild mozzarella.

[@carlositaliankitchen]

I Guess when you’re brought up in America you’re taste is definitely a bit off 😮

[@mickeymouse1697]

Grappa vs Tspouro / RAKI

[@Nickmano17]

She’s tremendous!

[@javiand9372]

Fucking TREMENDOUS

[@w0mp1]

She’s hilarious I would have sworn she was Italian as well. She’s also gorgeous and talented. Big fan.

[@JohnSmith-yt8di]

0:57 "comme ci comme ça" is French for so-so, meaning not good, not bad. Usually given in response to the question, how are you?

[@gregorschleussner9024]

The Greek comme ci comme ca would be literally „etsi k‘etsi“. So and so. Etsi kai etsi.

[@captainjim1010]

The eye doesn't come from Turkey (lmao those came in the region way after), the eye was spread all around the middle east and the Mediterranean, it goes back to Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt and there are several mentions about it from the Ancient Greek Philosophers and it meant the same thing back then. Christine find the relative who told you that and slap him.

[@timp.9582]

They were taling about Examples of names with meanings....The surname Balomenos translates to the fellow who wears patched trousers. Kontogiannis = Short John. Italians use the name Calogero, greeks use it as well but not as a given name, but in reference to, for example, monks, kalo = good, ghero = old, good old guy(s).

[@missmonkeymind708]

Yeah but do you also say Kologero as an insult, because in greece we do! Kolo = butt / Gero = old guy 😂

[@timp.9582]

@@missmonkeymind708 never heard it used in that context

[@NickNardini]

I love her personality, you should have more cool people on like her.

[@Anna-loves-you]

I've been raised south European guys, you'd be surprised how much we have in common! My friends always say: " Give this girl 2 onions and a carrot and you're in for a 3 course meal". Not even braggin'. I'm here for the food always😂😂😂

[@Dante7Even]

Una faccia una razza 🇮🇹❤🇬🇷

[@froochie123]

In Jersey we call Greek Deli's... Diners. ;)

[@JohnnyYounitas]

Her Dad def owns a diner

[@skoy21]

20:18 I think the answer to this question would be Aristotle Onassis.

[@javiand9372]

God she’s immaculately gorgeous

[@SolidDragonUK]

Going to Greece in August is crazy lmao.

[@timp.9582]

It's hot AF🔥😎

[@cavaradossi7761]

Greek-Americans and Italian-Americans are similar to one another, in that they are both American. Italian and Greek Americans are not Italian and Greek, respectively. Greek-Americans and Italian-Americans are a different ethnicity from Greeks and Italians in the "homeland". They are different people.

[@SolidDragonUK]

Dolmandes are tremendous!

[@Dino-sk7zi]

Great Show , you need more collabs together. It would be a hit. Feta and watermelon, amazing. You can’t do that with mozzarella.

[@louisn1368]

Halloumi (Greek Cypriot cheese made with sheep or goat milk) Greeks fry it up and call it saganaki but halloumi tastes even better

[@woop2235]

I love Christina ❤️ she is hilarious! I follow her on Instagram and TikTok!!❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alexdelvento1273]

What’s good from your Sicilian American bro in Boston 💪🏻

[@prolly2stoned420]

I found out I have ancestry from the Aegean Islands. Is that part of Greece? It’s a bunch of little confetti islands between Greece and Turkey.

[@marieljackman1850]

Yes❤

[@jake-qn3tl]

All southern Italians have ancestors from Aegean islands

[@prolly2stoned420]

@@jake-qn3tl interesting Edit: I also have southern Italian.

[@pompei1968]

​@@jake-qn3tlthat's because all of those territories belonged to Italy

[@alx_gr1]

All part of Greece (apart from 2 timy ones that belong to Turkey).

[@AkasaurusRex]

Best actor of Greek descent to me was Andreas Katsulas . He played G”Kar on Babylon 5 absolute incredible performance! RIP unfortunately.

[@CaliMaxe]

Una ratsa una fatsa, the one race means because he come from the same stock and were once the same people. Only recently divided. Especially the south.

[@NIKOLASINGLESSIS]

There is always an announcment when a ship arrives at a port !!

[@thanos2727]

Pizza is greek . Baked on bread tomato cheese on heated stones left in the sun

[@MatthGulins8555]

Sud Italia compreso la Sicilia praticamente siamo Greci, nel nostro DNA abbiamo il 70#_80% di Greco, poi una piccola parte di normanno spagnolo , una piccolissima parte di nord Africa, e un’altra piccolissima parte che potrebbe essere turca

[@hristiankostoff1519]

Bear in mind that quiet big part of todays Italy was called Magna Graecia during Roman times. Southern Italy and Sicily were populated predominantly by Greek speaking people. The coast of Southern France, Catalonia (Spain) as well. This explains the many similarities in the culture of those places and todays Greece. Modern Greeks are not direct descendants of the antient Hellenic population obviously, but the culture is heavily influenced by the antient past of these lands. Somehow all Mediterranean nations have a cultural heritage from the Hellenic era and this is what makes them absolutely unique in its own specific way, people are very relaxed and they do appreciate more simple and harmonious with nature life. Greece is amazing, stunning nature and warm people. I strongly recommend it as a vacation destination, Greeks are very good hosts.

[@captainjim1010]

The closest thing we have from Ancient Greeks is Modern Greeks... on the other hand, modern Italians with Ancient Romans, mmm not so much... the Romans where annihilated by the Germanic tribes and Southern Italians genetically, are closer to Greeks than Northern Italians. Many gaps in Italian school books unfortunately.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Funny, this guys name is literally GREEK because a Byzantino bent over your invading turkic bulgar ancestor & literally Baptized you 🤣 Kostoff 🤡 The Greeks are the same People And everyone wants to associate with this Greatness 😃👌🏻🇬🇷

[@TheofilosMouratidis]

There is no beef gyro in the average Greek souvlatzidiko (gyros shop), and it is shaved pork or chicken small meat cuts, not that long ass slice kebab thing from minced/mashed lamb or beef. Also the Italian panino with mozzarella and prosciutto is ok at best compared to gyros which is more elaborate and not that dry. There are other panini like the one with mortadella, stracchino, and pistachio that is really good.

[@timp.9582]

At 1:02:50 Lorenzo is Lorandos

[@longisland.n.y.life_7592]

This was one of my favorite episodes. U shud think bout gettin a female co-host

[@Tittothegreat]

I was going crazy trying to remember where do I remember seeing her, and I finally realized it’s from the photographers Chanel

[@RupPup69]

The Italians needed z Greek to get to the next level yet again

[@pompei1968]

What level?

[@Adiadni]

Athens is a huge area. There are the tourist parts, the rough places and the residential areas. The strange thing perhaps is that Athens' worst areas are very close to the tourist areas. That is why a person that would visit the center of Athens and the tourist areas might have this impression of Athens if they decide to go a bit further out the touristy area. But if indeed they had the time to trully explore Athens they would understand that Athens city is very big, each area has something different to offer, from mountains to beaches, to beautiful residential areas. But that needs time and perhaps more research.

[@bieddruhuggyfalsaperla5447]

Comme ci, comme ça is French for "like this like that" literally. But you can use it like she said.

[@byronrios4005]

This girl is crazy……Italian period

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Nope, Hellenic 🇬🇷 > OG is always the BEST 👌🏻

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Napoli is basically Greek Also with the names, what about Stefano and Stefanos

[@Grow726]

Good to see our guy Lee Syatt on a new pod

[@johanmartinez1865]

i love this girl and i would marry her any time any day!

[@TxrntGaming]

The one in Astoria that everyone goes to is called St.Demetrious

[@earlyculyer4103]

I love her!

[@spiroslaskaris3075]

Get me on this podcast so I can really spit some Greek History and the best spots to go to 😂🙏

[@dantundis]

I'm an American Italian calabrian, all my greek friends call me goombato and my last name ending in IS they swear somewhere down the line I'm greek! Cracks me up all the time😂

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Well, if you care from Calabria, there may be some truth in that. Magna Graecia 👌🏻

[@kallimsp]

South and central Calabria spoke greek , tle local Greco dialect, up until a few centuries ago. Do to catholic procecution and pressure, use gradually declined to the south. Now it is endangered and limited to a few villages outside Reggio.

[@JohnnyYounitas]

This chick is really funny

[@alessandrocianni1318]

Strong show boys

[@thevoice464]

Big time tommie and vinny dice need to ve your next guests

[@RyanZe89]

Lowkey I kinda vibe w her lmaoo

[@dr.johndoe1603]

Need a cheese off Part two needs to have a food off !!!

[@BjörnúlfrTheVikingr]

Italian Greek here, was up pals

[@jake-qn3tl]

Do you have thalassemia?

[@HailVictory-gs8wx]

Greeks and Italians are Brothers

[@stephennagy6344]

My family comes from Crete, the last name Mavrakis, dam she's cute!

[@gigilagous8020]

Christina Won 🎉

[@alexstratis6526]

Best pod

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Hey Christina, tell your Italian friends: 731 = Epta Trianta Ena 🇬🇷👌🏻

[@AkasaurusRex]

As a 4th gen Japanese Canadian showing a love for my heritage gets zero support from my family. It’s all negative to indifference really sucks. I’ve studied Classics in Uni and think about applying to grad degrees in Greece. No idea how I’d get on over there love trying to speak the language. My hair is as dark, curly and thick as a Greek tho lol