Comments on: Nemi Ships

By: carol dunn

carol dunn — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:36:56 +0000

this comment is about the IN in general. I am so impressed with it, and read each one eagerly. sorry that you guys get to have a month’s vacation, but I look forward to its resumption in september. thanks.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:43:22 +0000

Helen, are you OK dear? Do you honestly believe we are any different today? Look closer…closer still… keep looking, with great effort and immense empathy, in time you will train your eyes to see the nature of the beast do it’s evil deeds in modern day highly cicilized places. We are coditionned as such, we don’t see it. The Roman’s didn’t either.

By: mary jane

mary jane — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:18:21 +0000

Margaret Stenhouse has written a fascinating little book “The Lost Ships of Nemi” on the subject see http://www.italyupdate.it/lost.php for a review.

By: Frog Hollow Farm Girl

Frog Hollow Farm Girl — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:47:43 +0000

There is so much history behind everything seen in Italy. I can’t get enough!! Thanks for sharing! Ciao, bella!

By: Carol Coviello-Malzone

Carol Coviello-Malzone — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:54:55 +0000

I’ve enjoyed un bel pranzo many times while looking out over this lake. So few tourists every get to experience the many splendors of the Castelli Romani – history in every nook and cranny, wonderful food around every corner and up every hill, and a place to breathe deeply after the energy and frenzy of Rome.

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:08:08 +0000

The lake at Nemi in the Alban Hills was called by ancient Romans “Diana’s Mirror” – “Lo specchio di Diana” in italiano. Above the lake sat the Temple of Diana, goddess of the hunt and of the moon.
Delightful walking paths go along the sides of the ancient crater, Lake Nemi.
The town of Nemi was founded in 321 A.D. when worship of Diana had ceased. Marble and stone from the temple was recycled into the town’s buildings. Only 21 miles southeast of Roma, Nemi is accessible by car or bus.
A castle was built to fortify the town. Many different noble families ruled and enlarged the castle. In 1902 the Ruspoli family became the owners.
I need to return to see the new museum. What an amazing project…and reminder of the cruelty of a civilized people who enjoyed watching others die. Jaded by the gory spectacles in the Colosseum, the emperors wanted to see people drown. They spent a fortune on the ships that carried slaves and convicts to their deaths. Crowds traveled from Rome to share the fun.

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:59:14 +0000

Fascinating!