A calendar of meetings, voices, and research to reinterpret the origins. The Prehistory Meetings in Italy return with a new calendar of events that will accompany the final part of 2026 and pave the way for 2027. As always, it is not just a program of conferences, but…
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The recording of the meeting with Barbara Crescimanno is now available. What does the drum really say when it's in the hands of women? It's a question that spans millennia of history and takes us far beyond music, toward ritual, the body, memory, and the forms of the sacred feminine. It's…
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Here we are at the 4th edition of PREHISTORY MEETINGS 2026, with our interview with Vicki Noble, an American writer, artist, and researcher, one of the most renowned figures in the international Goddess spirituality movement. Her research, influenced by the work of archaeologist Marija Gimbutas, has helped refocus attention on symbolism…
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Recording of the meeting: https://youtu.be/drRXgKB11ws Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Elisa Bianchi is an archaeologist specializing in the study of prehistory; her research integrates techno-typological analyses and contextual studies to reconstruct the cultural and settlement dynamics of ancient communities. She has worked on symbolic evidence from the European Paleolithic, such as the Arene engravings…
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Many of you asked us about it after the February 11th meeting, and it was important for us to make it available. Here is the recording of the "Teaching Prehistory" meeting. A moment of reflection born from a simple yet fundamental question: how do we tell the story of humanity's origins, and what images do we convey when we teach prehistory? For too long…
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Return to the Mother Lake. Journey to the Heart of a Matriarchal Culture. The series of meetings dedicated to reinterpreting the past and the possible forms of human life continues with a special event: our online meeting will feature Francesca Rosati Freeman, writer and documentary filmmaker, author of the book Return to the Lake...
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2026, the Prehistory meetings begin! The first meeting focuses on the teaching of Prehistory, reflecting on how knowledge of the most ancient past can become a tool for awareness, cultural identity, and critical thinking from a young age. With us: Manuela Saccone – independent researcher and Director…
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We disseminate, share, and broaden the focus on Italian Prehistory. We are pleased to announce a new series of meetings to be held in 2026. A unique opportunity to meet scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of a topic we are passionate about and constantly engaged in: Prehistory in Italy. Meeting schedule…
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In the fourth of the PREHISTORY MEETINGS on Friday, May 16, we had the pleasure of listening to Elvira Visciola on: The Paleolithic population in Ancient Europe; analysis and interpretations of contexts, customs and rites of a culture. Those who follow us know the work of Elvira Visciola and her research that places particular…
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The third of the PREHISTORY MEETINGS on Friday, April 11th is an interview. We at Preistoria in Italia asked 10 questions to the philosopher and author of the text Matriarchal societies of the past and the birth of patriarchates. Western Asia and Europe to delve deeper into the themes covered in her latest work and…
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