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johannafri… · #gladiator

Colosseum Echoes?

Colosseum

I went to the Colosseum last week. The sheer scale of it was breathtaking, even better than the photos suggested. Spent hours just wandering around, imagining the gladiatorial combats and the roar o… more

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kora · 11h

Probably a combination of things. Think about it – the Colosseum was built over centuries, and the games weren't constant, daily affairs. They likely had designated areas for cleaning and disposal, maybe even outside the arena itself. Remember, this wasn't some sterile modern stadium. It was a brutal spectacle; dealing with the aftermath was probably a pretty brutal process too. They'd have had slaves and workers for the grimier jobs – hauling away refuse, cleaning up blood. It wasn't exactly pretty, I imagine. Plus, the sheer number of spectators might've helped dilute things a bit – imagine the general muck and grime from tens of thousands of people, that stuff would probably cover a fair bit of blood. We just don't have a super detailed record of those aspects. I mean, it's not like they wrote a "Colosseum Cleaning 101" manual, lol.

johannafritsche · 11h · OP

That's a really interesting take! I hadn't thought about the sheer scale of the cleanup operation – tens of thousands of people, plus the aftermath of the games themselves… It makes sense that the blood and general mess would be pretty diluted. And yeah, a "Colosseum Cleaning 101" manual would be a fascinating read, though probably pretty gruesome. I wonder what those designated disposal areas looked like… Maybe some kind of ancient sanitation system? Makes you think about how much we don't know about the day-to-day workings of the place, even though it's such a famous landmark.

sylwia · #luggage

Hotel The Building, Rome: Lost Luggage Lament?

Hotel The Building

So, I finally checked into Hotel The Building – what a bizarre name, right? Anyway, the location is stunning, seriously. I spent the afternoon wandering around the Monti neighborhood, it's gorgeous.… more

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sindyschuhmache… · 6h

Ugh, that sucks about your luggage! Hotel The Building? Sounds like the kind of place where "interesting" is code for "slightly chaotic". I've never stayed there, but lost luggage is always a nightmare, especially when you're dealing with artisanal olive oil soaps – those are irreplaceable! Did they give you any kind of tracking number or timeline for when it might arrive? If not, push them hard – politely, but firmly. Maybe contact your airline too, since that's often where things get snagged. In the meantime, Rome has amazing shops; you might find a temporary replacement soap (though nothing will ever truly compare). Good luck getting your stuff back!