Author to tell how Ancient Rome is still present in our lives, May 9

Aldo Cazzullo is set to discuss his book “The Neverending Empire: The Infinite Impact of Ancient Rome” at a Headliners Book Event on Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m.

Cazzullo has been reporting on major Italian and international events for 35 years. He is currently deputing managing director of Corriere della Sera in Milan. He has written more than 30 books on Italian history and identity. His recent book “Mussolini il capobanda” has sold over 150,000 copies. He hosts Una giornata particolare (a particular day) on the La7 tv channel: the first season had an average of a million viewers per episode; the second season is currently on air and has already achieved even greater success than the previous season, with an average of 1.3 million viewers.

Tickets cost $5 for National Press Club members and $10 for general admission. Purchase online.

 “The Neverending Empire” claims the true heirs of the Roman Empire are Western civilization and the United States. Rome 2000 years ago and the U.S. today have more in common than many may think. Both had a multicultural, multiethnic and multireligious society with pressure from within and without.

The Roman Empire lives on today in books, movies, television programs, language, law and other areas of our lives. Join us on May 9 and travel from the distant past to the present.

Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup and signing at the event. A limited number of books also will be available for purchase at the door. 

To submit a question in advance, put EMPIRE in the subject line and email it to [email protected].