On February 5, in the Senate of the Republic, the press conference “On the trail of Rome will be held. A trip on foot from Castel Sant’Angelo al Vallo di Adriano “, an undertaking conceived and undertaken by Lieutenant Pasquale Trabucco, president of the National Committee of 4 November, as well as promoter of the historical memory. The event will see the participation of prominent figures of the institutional and academic panorama, including Senator Roberto Menia, promoter of the initiative, the archaeologist and associated professor of the La Sapienza Emanuela Borgia University, the lawyer Ezio Bonanni, president of the ‘National Asbestos Observatory (ONA)
On the trail of Rome: a path between history, identity and civil awareness
The journey, which will start on April 22, 2025, will be divided into 75 stages and will cross Italy, France, England and Scotland, following the dressing rooms of the Roman Empire. From Rome to the Vallo di Adriano, passing through Lyon and London, this path proposes itself as an ideal bridge between different eras, combining the glorious past of Roman civilization with the sacrifice of those who have defended Italy over the centuries.
As for the project, the roots has its own battle for the restoration of the civil effects of November 4th, National Unity and Armed Forces Dayto return to being a celebration of collective participation, as happens for November 11 in France and Belgium.
Memory, justice and national identity
One of the central themes of the conference will be the commemoration of the 650 thousand Italian soldiers who fell in the First World Wartogether with 550 thousand civil victims of the conflict. In fact, on 4 November, it is not only the day of the end of the war, but represents the completion of national unity, with the return of Trento and Trieste to Italy.
Another crucial node that will be addressed concerns the disparity of treatment between victims of duty and the victims of terrorism. Currently, those who have lost their lives in the fulfillment of their assignment – armed and police forces, as well as civil – does not enjoy the same regulatory recognition reserved for those who fell at the hands of terrorism. It is a distinction that, although based on historical and legal factors, does not do justice to those who sacrificed their lives in the service of the community. Pasquale Trabuccoin collaboration with theNational Asbestos Observatory (Ona), it fights that this unacceptable disparity is finally remedied.
A message that exceeds national borders
The National Committee 4 November undertakes to bring this message even beyond Italian borders, in countries where the memory of the fallen is an integral part of national culture. The initiative, therefore, is not only a tribute to historical memory, but a bridge between different nations that share the same legacy of struggle and sacrifice. The final stage at the Vallo di Adriano, an ancient frontier of the Roman Empire, symbolizes the continuity of history and the dialogue between eras and peoples.
The lawyer Ezio Bonannipresident of the National Asbestos Observatory (ONA), will intervene on the issue of the protection of cultural heritage and the safeguarding of the places of memory, highlighting the importance of the conservation of historical sites and their value for future generations. Bonanni often underlines as “Historical memory is not a simple exercise of memory, but a civil duty that requires protecting the symbols and places that represent the sacrifice of entire generationsยป. His contribution will be essential to understand how respect for history should translate into concrete actions of protection and enhancement.
The presence of the professor Emanuela Borgia it will also allow to deepen the historical value of this itinerary, while the senator Roberto is changing It will illustrate the political and institutional importance of this initiative, emphasizing the need to preserve November 4 as an participatory national party.
An important appointment for the future of collective memory
The conference of February 5, which will take place in the room “Fallen of Nassirya“It will not only be a moment of reflection, but an opportunity to reiterate that the past is not a fragment of history to be archived, but a solid root from which to draw to build the future. Memory cannot be left to oblivion or relegated to mere formal celebrations: it is a living heritage, which requires awareness and commitment.
This event, through the contribution of historians, jurists and institutions, wants to trace a concrete path so that the sacrifice of those who served the country is never forgotten. It is an invitation to every citizen, young or adult, to rediscover and preserve their national identity, because only by recognizing one’s roots can a stronger and cohesive future be built.