Umberto Eco, the most significant Italian semiologist of all time and one of the most prolific and renowned intellectuals of the twentieth century, stipulated in his will that no conferences be held in his honor for a period of ten years. This was revealed shortly after his death at the age of 84 on February 19, 2016, ten years ago. And from the outset, that request was perceived by many as an effort to prevent posthumous academic glorification and allow "social and cultural memory" to "act as a filter, not to preserve everything", to use his own words. The plea not to hold seminars and conferences was generally recognized and accepted by the academic community. This is not to say that Eco was not discussed or written about for ten years: about his novels, his vast library, his interviews, and, in general, whenever ideas expressed in his work as a scholar, essayist, and novelist became relevant keys to understanding a specific aspect of contemporary life. "The Name of the Rose," one of his most well-known novels, has been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 50 million copies globally; a film and a television series were adapted from this work.