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00:00We reveal the roots of anti-Italian sentiment.

00:03Hold on tight for a history lesson.

00:05Anti-Italianism, or anti-Italian sentiment,

00:08it is a form of ethnic discrimination against Italians.

00:12But why did it spread, especially in the United States,

00:15in Canada and some parts of Europe?

00:18It all began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

00:22Italian immigrants poured into these regions

00:26looking for better opportunities.

00:28But their arrival was not always well received.

00:31Economic competition, cultural differences

00:34and sometimes even envy generated resentment.

00:37Italians were often labeled as criminals

00:40or unreliable people.

00:41Remember the infamous Sacco and Vanzetti trial in the 1920s?

00:46Two Italian immigrants were controversially convicted of murder,

00:50further fueling anti-Italian sentiment.

00:53War and nationalism also played a role.

00:56During World War II,

00:58Italy initially allied itself with Nazi Germany,

01:01which did not help his reputation in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.

01:06Despite these challenges, Italian culture has profoundly influenced the world.

01:11Just think about art, cooking, fashion,

01:14in short, to everything the world loves about Made in Italy.

01:17Overcoming prejudices, Italians have made extraordinary contributions to the world.

01:22So, next time you enjoy a pizza or admire a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece,

01:28remember the struggles behind those triumphs.