[madison10]

There are many very dark Italians and Italians with what look like AA features. Blame historical Rome for that.

[hsmomx3]

Yes, that’s what my grandmother used to say about some relatives but the truth came out many years later that they were not Italian but African-American.

You are right regarding the darker skin tone and I know it varies by region.

[Fightin Whitey]

There are many very dark Italians and Italians with what look like AA features.

That isn't Rome you are looking at there.