The endless legacy of Ancient Rome and its influence on the contemporary world was the theme of a dialogue hosted in Washington by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia. The conversation featured Aldo Cazzullo, one of Italy’s most esteemed and influential journalists and writers, and Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, a prominent figure in American journalism and the recipient of the 2024 Urbino Award.

The discussion was inspired by The Neverending Empire: The Infinite Impact of Ancient Rome, the American edition of Aldo Cazzullo’s bestselling book published in Italy in 2023.