 | Excavating Modernity: The Roman Past in Fascist Italy Subjects: Archaeology and state -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Fascism and culture -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Italy -- Civilization -- Roman influences; Italy -- Historiography -- 20th century; Museum exhibits -- Political aspects -- Italy -- Histor; Italian Fascism's appropriation of the Roman past--the idea of Rome, or romanità--remains an enduring facet of Mussolini's regime. Excavating Modernity offers a critical assessment of romanità and its individuals, institutions, and initiatives. Joshua Arthurs is Assistant Professor of History at West Virginia University. |
