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Italian author and veteran journalist Aldo Cazzullo believes the Roman Empire still lives because it still shapes our world, especially the United States, through language like words for power, politics, arts and symbols, and much more, he told his National Press Club audience Friday. “My idea is the Roman Empire never fell,” he said. He sees it “not as a closed chapter but as a mirror reflecting our present…a Republic that developed into a sprawling superpower,” Jessica Mendoza said as she introduced him at NPC’s Headliners book event on The Neverending Empire: The Infinite Impact of Ancient…
“Look around. Everything in Washington we see reminds me of Rome," he said. "The Capitol dome is modeled after St. Peters dome in Rome” designed by Michelangelo. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, meanwhile was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. Capitol Hill was named after the Roman Capitolium - referring to one of Rome’s seven hills and center of religious and political power. Cazzullo has written 30 books on Italian history and identity and helped shape Italy’s national dialogue for over 30 years, Mendoza said. He is deputy managing editor of Corriere della Sera, a leading Italian daily. The…
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Old fobs and previous Kastle mobile access will no longer work at the Club’s security gates. To enter the Club, you must now use your new National Press Club member ID card. Important: New cards were printed and mailed to members in good standing (with no outstanding dues balance). How to use your new card: ✔ Scan the barcode on the wall-mounted scanner next to lane 1. ✔ Tap your card on the top right of the turnstile to open the gate. Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to scan my member card every time I visit? Yes, effective March 3, 2025, all members must scan their new card for…
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NPC Headliners: "The Neverending Empire," Aldo Cazzullo
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Aldo Cazzullo plans to discuss his book “The Neverending Empire: The Infinite Impact of Ancient Rome” at a Headliners Book Event on May 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm. 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 published 30 books on Italian history and identity. “The Neverending Empire” claims the true heirs of the Roman Empire are western civilization and the United States. Cazzullo will discuss the parallels between challenges that the Roman Empire face and those America faces…
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U.S. Taxpayers to File Historic Legal Complaint in DC, Charging the U.S. Government with Complicity in Genocide
Media Advisory: Press Conference U.S. Taxpayers to File Historic Legal Complaint in DC, Charging the U.S. Government with Complicity in Genocide Taxpayers from Both Coasts to Converge in DC Where: The National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, Zenger Room on the 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 When: Wednesday, May 14, 2 PM Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) and the National Lawyers Guild International Committee will hold a press conference to announce the filing of their legal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rigths (IACHR) against the U.S. government for complicity in…
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