Ellis Island: Ellis Island served as the primary entry point for millions of immigrants arriving in America between 1892 and 1954, including a significant number of Italian immigrants. It symbolizes the gateway to new opportunities and the challenges faced by Italian diaspora.
Little Italy: Little Italy refers to urban neighborhoods in various cities outside of Italy where Italian immigrants settled. These enclaves became cultural hubs that preserved Italian traditions, language, and cuisine while adapting to their new host countries.
Brain drain: Brain drain is a term used to describe the loss of highly skilled individuals from a country due to emigration. The Italian diaspora experienced brain drain as many educated Italians sought better job prospects abroad, leading to a loss of talent for Italy's development.