CCR Walks: October Anniversaries - October 22, 2022

Mussolini was sure Italy’s prowess in sport would lead to a stronger, more prolific, and healthier race. The colossal sporting complex at the Foro Italico includes the Stadio dei Marmi which maintains many visible signs of Italy’s fascist past. These were allowed to stay in place, including a massive obelisk with the word DUX engraved upon it, after his fall. In the week leading up to the March on Rome’s 100th anniversary, it is only fair to use this occasion to ask a few questions. Was it right to keep such visible symbols of this regime? Did Italy’s post-fascist transition work out? How much of this legacy still lives on? To conclude this walk we will visit the nearby Pons Milvius, one of Rome’s less visited historic bridges.

When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022

Time: 10 a.m.

Meeting Place: Near the Foro Italico. Confirmed participants will be informed by email of the exact meeting point.  

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. There will be an additional cost for radio transmitters, which will be advised. 

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by Oct. 18, 2022. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Walks with Olivia: The Politics of Food (Part 1) - April 6, 2013

Medieval marketplaces and their descendants are still an important feature of today's city landscape -- but for how much longer? Take a tour of open air marketplaces from Roman to Medieval times. Find out about the different choices made by Emperors and Popes to ensure food security through the centuries. The development of marketplaces helped shape the city throughout the Roman, Renaissance and Baroque periods. This tour is one of a two-part series on the role of food security in the ancient and post-ancient world and the lessons we can learn from history; part two will take us to Portus to inspect exciting new digs (special permission).

When: Saturday, April 6, 2013 
Where: Bar dei Cerchi on via dei Cerchi, 47 
Time: 10 a.m. The walk will last two and a half hours, starting promptly at 10 a.m. (concluding around 12:30); those who would like to meet for coffee beforehand please joins us at 9:30 a.m. 

Cost: €10 for CCR members, €15 for non-members 
RVSP required by Wednesday April 3, ATTN Linda at canadarome@gmail.com or Olivia Ercoli at oliviaercoli1@gmail.com. You are financially responsible for your reservation. 
NOTE: Please bring correct change, familiarize yourself with the meeting place ahead of time and make sure you are ready to depart promptly.