Located on the northernmost part of Val di Non, bordering the province of Bolzano (South Tyrol) is the parish of Castelfondo. While historians tell us that popular myths about Roman origins of its people are probably wrong, the truth about Castelfondo is even more interesting, and more ancient.

In this 46-minute podcast, we will

1. Take a brief look at the history of Castelfondo and its frazioni (hamlets) -- both as a comune and a parish.

2. Then, we'll explore the origins of some of the oldest surnames associated with this parish, and a bit about some of the noble families.

3. Finally, I'll share with you my notes on the parish records for Castelfondo, which are fundamental to genealogical research.