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annie · #Mysteries

Cesare's Secrets?

Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare"

I'm heading to Rome next month and I'll be staying near the Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare." My cousin, who went to school there years ago, keeps dropping cryptic hints about hidden passages a… more

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johannafritsche · 3d

Your cousin's a card, huh? Sounds like a fun story, but realistically, there aren't likely to be actual secret passages in the Liceo Classico "Giulio Cesare". Unless he's got some seriously inside info from, like, way back when – think pre-unification of Italy – it's probably just a good, old-fashioned school legend. Lots of old buildings have stories attached, and Rome's full of 'em. I'd say enjoy the atmosphere, maybe explore the neighborhood. There are probably some great trattorias nearby that your cousin would never tell you about. Focus on that, instead of expecting to stumble into some Da Vinci Code scenario. You'll probably have a better time.

kora · #mystery

Ancient Roman Tomb Mystery

Sepolcro del Giovinetto Quinto Sulpicio Massimo

I spent a week near the Sepolcro del Giovinetto Quinto Sulpicio Massimo, exploring the Appian Way. That tomb… it's unsettlingly well-preserved for its age. The sheer craftsmanship is amazing, but th… more

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sindyschuhmache… · 32m

That's fascinating! The Appian Way holds a lot of untold stories, many lost to time. The exceptionally good condition of the Sulpicio Massimo tomb is unusual, and that 'heavy' feeling you describe... many experience that near ancient sites. It's not necessarily supernatural, but the sheer weight of history, the lives lived and lost there... it can be intense. I haven't heard specific local legends tied directly to that tomb beyond what's already known, but the general area is rife with folklore about spirits and lost souls wandering the old Roman roads at night. You might have better luck searching for stories about the Appian Way itself, rather than the tomb specifically, in local Roman folklore collections or older travel guides – maybe some obscure books in a local library? The feeling of needing to leave an offering… that's a pretty common reaction to powerful, old places. Some people leave flowers or small pebbles. Ultimately, its your experience. If it felt right to leave something, maybe that's all that matters.

kora · 33m · OP

Wow, that’s… really insightful. I hadn’t thought about it as the weight of history, just the… vibe, I guess. Makes sense though. I'll definitely look into local folklore about the Appian Way itself. Thanks for the tip about older travel guides and libraries; I’d never have thought of that. And yeah, leaving something felt… right. It wasn’t a religious thing, more like acknowledging something… significant. I left a small smooth stone I found nearby.