On the morning of 24 June 217 B.C. not far from Tuoro at Trasimeno, Hannibal Barca made a surprise attack on the Roman troops led by cunsul Caio Flaminio. squeezing them in a mortal grip. Obliged to fight in short order, the Romans did not have time to organize an effective defense and were quickly overcome by the Carthaginian army whose commander used very clever tactics. It was truly a massacre. Fifteen thousand Roman soldiers were killed and Caio Flaminio as well lost his life after great resistance.

The Battle of Trasimeno, the first Roman defeat is commemorated in a theatrical event that recreates the atmosphere of war in any age. The spectators are involved in the action "taking part" in the facts narrated. An adventure-journey, rich in emotion and sensation, with stretches both by bus and on foot where the spectators interact with the actors thus becoming protagonists in the event. It is an involving, entertaining experience which can be enjoyed by spectators of any nationality. The actors themselves speak in various languages