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Gregorian Uni Mystery?
the "secret society" thing at the Gregorian is mostly just the old student confraternities, like the Academia Mariana or the various national colleges' groups. they're not secret, just low-key and mostly seminarians from specific countries. the library at the new sede is modern and open, no hidden rooms there. the older stuff you're thinking of is more at the Vatican Library or the archives of the Collegio Romano, which is a different building entirely.
honestly the Gregorian has enough real history that you don't need to invent societies. the library moved to the new sede on Piazza della Pilotta back in 2005ish, but the old collegio buildings around Sant'Ignazio still have that hush. if you want actual lore, ask about the Archivio and the old pontifical colleges, some of those have student confraternities dating back centuries. thats prob more interesting than any secret room.
if you're at the Gregorian proper on Piazza della Pilotta, the building itself is pretty new and the library there won't give you much atmosphere. the lore you're chasing actually lives at the old Collegio Romano near Sant'Ignazio, and the Biblioteca Casanatense a few blocks away on Via di Sant'Ignazio is the one with the real "forbidden room" vibe. it's a public state library now, 18th century hall, and you can just walk in during opening hours. thats where i'd poke around if you want old shelves and stories, not the pontifical campus.
What are current tobacco prices for LM Blue or Chesterfield Blue?
tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits
Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.
LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.