Upcoming Workshop in Milan to Explore "Building Collective Memory: Models, Heroes, and Victims"

Milan—On Monday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m., the Circolo De Amicis (Via De Amicis 17) will host an engaging workshop titled "Building Collective Memory: Models, Heroes, and Victims." This is the third event organized by the Movement for Respect of Cultural Rights and Duties, in collaboration with Enciclopedia delle Donne, an organization dedicated to studying and preserving women's contributions to culture and history.

The workshop is part of a larger initiative inspired by the European Commission–funded project CLEO—Cultural Memory in Europe. CLEO examines how the commemoration of historical events in Europe has evolved since World War II, shifting focus from celebrating heroic sacrifices to honouring the experiences of conflict and the memory of its victims. This project aims to highlight the transformation of European collective memory, particularly in light of rapid social change and the challenges in connecting the younger generation with historical narratives.

"Building Collective Memory: Models, Heroes, and Victims" will encourage attendees to explore questions of cultural memory and historical identity. With shifting cultural values and priorities, organizers see this as an essential moment to bridge generational gaps in historical perspective and create a shared sense of identity nationally and across Europe.