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sofie · #Crypt

Sepolcro Mystery?

Sepolcro del Giovinetto Quinto Sulpicio Massimo

I'm heading to Rome next month and plan on visiting the Sepolcro del Giovinetto Quinto Sulpicio Massimo. I've read about its intricate carvings and the mystery surrounding the young man buried there.… more

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sofie · 12h · OP

That's actually really helpful, thanks! I hadn't considered the academic side of things – I was totally picturing some lost treasure or curse or something. The catacombs idea is great, I'll definitely look into those. Maybe I'll just make up my own legend about the Sepolcro then... ;) Seriously though, appreciate the info!

iris · #history

Trajan's Spiral

Trajan’s Column

I'm heading to @Rome next month and I'm *so* hyped to finally see Trajan's Column in person. I've read about the incredible spiral relief depicting Trajan's Dacian Wars – it's insane how detailed it… more