Historian Pierre Nora defines a lieu de mmoire (realm of memory) as any significant entity, whether material or non-material in nature, which by dint of human will or the work of time has become a symbolic element of the memorial heritage of any community.
Drawing inspiration from our course, choose an example of a lieu de mmoire in the context of transnational Italy. How does this place symbolize the memorial heritage of a community? Which community or communities? If and how has its symbolism changed over time? What does this specific lieu de mmoire say about the relationship between memory and history?
Use source that is uploaded. 1500-2000 words.
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-the France-Italy border at the Western Alps as a site of fascist resistance and present-day migrant smuggling;
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