Choose the name of the century!
“Every era has its definition:
Humanism for the Quattrocento,
Renaissance for the Cinquecento,
Baroque for the Seicento,
Enlightenment for the Settecento,
Romanticism for the Ottocento.
And the Novecento?
What shall we call the twentieth century?”
Andrea Moro neurolinguist and member of the Accademia dei Lincei
Enter history, suggest the name of the twentieth century
To participate in the competition, fill out the form by September 30, 2026, suggesting the name you would give to the twentieth century accompanied by a definition that captures its essence, destined to commemorate the Novecento.
The jury, chaired by neuroscientist Andrea Moro, will select three finalists and proclaim the overall winner. For more information, read the Competition Rules below.
The jury, chaired by neuroscientist Andrea Moro, will select three finalists and proclaim the overall winner. For more information, read the Competition Rules below.
Competition Rules for The Name of the Century
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To participate in the competition, fill out the form by September 30, 2026, suggesting the name you would give to the twentieth century accompanied by a definition that captures its essence, destined to commemorate the Novecento.
The jury, chaired by neuroscientist Andrea Moro, will select three finalists and proclaim the overall winner. For more information, read the Competition Rules below.
The jury, chaired by neuroscientist Andrea Moro, will select three finalists and proclaim the overall winner. For more information, read the Competition Rules below.
From June 8, 2026, you will be able to find out how to participate in the contest. Stay tuned.