The Cave of the Politicians.

ITALIAN politics & government, 1994-; VELTRONI, Walter; RUTELLI, Francesco; POLITICAL parties; BERLUSCONI, Silvio, 1936-2023; SACRED space

The article discusses how politicians in Rome, Italy, are using historical and religious sites to benefit them politically. Rome's Mayor Walter Veltroni and Italy's Culture Minister Francesco Rutelli showcased to the ancient Lupercale, which is the grotto where the mythical she-wolf nursed Romulus and his twin brother, Remus. Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is planning to form a political party to compete with Veltroni and Rutelli, expressed criticism towards the move.