Join us for a meaningful afternoon with Dr. Frances R. Curcio — Professor Emerita at Queens College, CUNY, renowned educator, researcher, Italian American scholar, and recipient of multiple awards for her contributions to education and cultural preservation.

Dr. Curcio will present her newest publication, The Case of Antonio Meucci and the Telephone: Just the Facts, co-authored with Dr. Myra Zarnowski and published by Idea Press. This compelling work explores the life of Antonio Meucci, examining original documents, testimonies, and historical evidence surrounding his innovations and the long-contested question: Who truly invented the telephone?

Through rigorous research and an evidence-based lens, Dr. Curcio challenges long-held assumptions and invites readers to review the facts themselves — deepening the conversation about Meucci’s rightful place in the history of communication and American innovation.

In addition to highlighting this important publication, Dr. Curcio will share insights from her broader work in Italian and Italian American history and…