Talking statues of Rome
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Talking statues of Rome
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The talking statues of Rome or the Congregation of Wits provided an outlet for a form of anonymous political expression in Rome. Criticisms in the form of poems or witticisms were posted on well-known statues in Rome, as an early instance of bulletin board. It began in the 16th century and continues to the present day. In addition to Pasquino and Marforio, the talking statues include: Madama Lucrezia, Abbot Luigi, Il Babuino, and Il Facchino.
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Method of anonymous political expression in Rome
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_statues_of_Rome
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2024-02-29T20:49:23Z
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