When did the inhabitants of the Italian peninsula stop identifying as Romans?
In short: For centuries, the people living in modern-day Italy viewed themselves as Romans. This animated documentary explores the historical transition of identity that eventually led to the emergence of an Italian national consciousness.
Seventeen centuries ago, the population residing within the borders of present-day Italy identified exclusively as Roman. This video investigates the timeline and cultural shifts that caused this ancient identity to fade, eventually giving way to the modern Italian identity recognized today.
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