A tradition in Rome going back thousands of years is the time-honored practice of scribbling emotions on walls. In fact, even the word "graffiti" was first used for markings found in the ruins of Pompeii. The modern version could be the scrawls seen in maternity wards in the Italian capital: "Get a move on, auntie's waiting!", "Chiara is born!", "Welcome little Mattia!". From wealthy neighbourhoods in the city's north to working class suburbs in the ...Sunday 13 July 2014
Walls in Rome Tell a Gripping Story
A tradition in Rome going back thousands of years is the time-honored practice of scribbling emotions on walls. In fact, even the word "graffiti" was first used for markings found in the ruins of Pompeii. The modern version could be the scrawls seen in maternity wards in the Italian capital: "Get a move on, auntie's waiting!", "Chiara is born!", "Welcome little Mattia!". From wealthy neighbourhoods in the city's north to working class suburbs in the ...
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