Agenda

Concluded events

14 Apr 2026

Talk

The Mediterranean: when the crossings of history come to a halt

The event invites reflection on the cultural and political significance of this loss of memory.

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

14 Apr 2026

Seminar

The story of Orbecche: reflections on the difficult choices faced by a heroine

An international seminar exploring the fascinating and complex family drama of a woman, the noblewoman Orbecche

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

14 Apr 2026

Conference

Teaching the past, shaping the future: the role of the history teacher today

Panel: L. Baldaccini, I. Baldi, R. Belenghi, B. Borghi, M.R. Catino, M. Fuzzi, F. Galletti, F. Massaro, S. Saguatti. Moderator: G.A. Panzardi.

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

13 Apr 2026

Talk

The future is already here: what can artificial intelligence really do?

Barbara Gallavotti traces the history of the visionaries who, over the centuries, have dreamed of creating machines as intelligent as human beings

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

13 Apr 2026

Talk

Italian cuisine: an identity shaped by diversity. The cultural heritage of food: between social practices and the collective imagination

A conversation between M. Niola, E. Moro. With the participation of classes from the B. Scappi Institute. Coordinated by F. Galletti

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

13 Apr 2026

Talk

History as it is told. Oral sources and the teaching of history. A study day featuring testimonies, photographs, drawings and memoirs from 1943–1955. Opening of the exhibition “The Memory of the Future. A Glossary of Peace (1943–1955).”

Round-table discussion. Speakers: Beatrice Borghi, Mirella D’Ascenzo, Marco Fincardi, Laura Rossi and Davide Sparano.

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

11 Apr 2026

Concert

Navigar tra le acque. Onde, rivi, ruscelletti

Opening concert of the 22nd edition of the International History Festival organised by the “San Rocco” Opera Choir of Bologna

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna

11 Apr 2026

Talk

From the Bronze Age to the Romans

Sasso and the Reno Valley in the archaeological research of the University of Bologna

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Sasso Marconi

11 Apr 2026

Talk

The Zamboni Affair: How a Public Enemy Is Created. Reflections on the figure of Anteo Zamboni on the centenary of his death. Political dynamics and the regime’s use of propaganda surrounding the failed assassination attempt.

The journalist B. Manfellotto will be in conversation with M. Meliconi. The discussion will be moderated by M. Roda

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Sala Ulisse, Palazzo Poggi, Via Zamboni 33 Bologna

9 Apr 2026

Meeting

Call for Players

Online event to discover the 2026 entrepreneurial projects selected, meet the students, and bring your skills to join an entrepreneurial team

In Italian and English Online

8 Apr 2026

Meeting

Meditare con gli animali. 8 esercizi di mindfulness nella natura - Meditate with animals. mindfulness exercises in nature

Presentation of Roberto Ferrari's book, in dialogue with Vito Mancuso

In Italian Bologna

8 Apr 2026

Conference

Half a century of historical and educational research in Italy. Key figures, approaches, experiences

Seminary

Event Within the Framework of:

International Feast of History

In Italian Bologna