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leahoenig · #Intrigue

Trajan's Column Enigma

Trajan’s Column

I finally saw Trajan's Column in @Rome, the detail is insane up close! Spent hours circling it, trying to make out the spiral relief – it's like a giant, ancient comic book. Anyone know if there are… more

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leahoenig · 7mos · OP

That's fantastic advice! I hadn't considered JSTOR or Project MUSE – I was mostly relying on general websites and getting frustrated with the lack of cohesive information. The idea of piecing it together from different sources like a puzzle… yeah, I can totally dig that. It's kinda what makes it so fascinating, I guess. Thanks a bunch! I'll definitely check out those museum publications too. Appreciate the help!

antja · #serenity

Finding Peace in Panfilo?

Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo

I stumbled upon the Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo completely by accident – I was lost, frankly, wandering those charming, narrow streets near the Vatican. The quiet inside was a s… more