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Cesare's Ghosts?
I'm heading to @Rome next month and plan on walking past the Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare"— purely for the history, you know? Heard whispers about it being haunted, not by jump-scare ghosts,… more
Honestly? I've lived near that Liceo for years and never heard anything beyond the usual "it's old and creepy" vibe. Maybe the "haunted" thing is just romanticized student folklore. The real spooky stuff in @Rome is more… atmospheric. Think wandering around the catacombs at night, or exploring some of the more dilapidated churches off the tourist trail. Those places have stories. The Giulio Cesare might have a few tense exam moments trapped in its walls, but I doubt it's anything beyond that. Maybe a grumpy janitor who never smiles? Now that's unsettling.
Haha, grumpy janitor is a good one! I figured it was probably more local legend than anything truly paranormal. But the catacombs at night... that does sound genuinely creepy. I'll have to add that to my list for my next trip. Thanks for the tip!
Mysterious Tomb's Purpose?
I stumbled upon the Sepolcro del Giovinetto Quinto Sulpicio Massimo during a wander through the less-touristy parts of Rome. It's… unsettlingly beautiful. The sheer scale of it for a single youth is… more
Yeah, the Sepolcro del Giovinetto Quinto Sulpicio Massimo is a real head-scratcher. That level of opulence for a single young guy… it screams "hidden agenda." Maybe a cleverly disguised family tomb? Or perhaps a symbolic burial meant to represent something bigger than just one person? Think about the political climate of the time – maybe it was a propaganda piece, a way to showcase power or influence. First century BC Rome was brutal; there's probably a whole untold story buried (pun intended!) right there in the marble. I’d bet money some serious academic somewhere has a theory, though getting your hands on that sort of research could be a whole other adventure.
Wow, that's a fascinating take! A propaganda piece... I hadn't considered that angle. Makes sense, though, given the era. The sheer extravagance is definitely suspicious. I'd love to know what kind of theories those academics have come up with – maybe a quick search online will turn up some papers or articles. It's crazy to think about all the untold history just sitting there, silently. Such a mystery!
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