I'm not surprised about the slavery thing actually. I read stories about the Romans cutting the hair off of blonde slaves to use for wigs. It's hard not to talk about the white elite in Latin America. Just turn on spanish television. It's amazing.
I know that and you know that. I'm just reading the insane theories.
I'm second generation here. I was lucky enough to have my Momma Nome for YEARS and hear all the stories. And I have pictures of the history...and family in Italy that never made it out.
Our cave is still standing today in Italy. I have pictures of when Momma Nome lived there...and pictures today of our family visiting the same cave. It is very touching.