Haunted Rome Ghost Story: The Execution of Beatrice Cenci

Описание: A haunted Rome ghost story tells of Beatrice Cenci, executed at 22, whose spirit still walks the Sant’Angelo Bridge. Her execution became one of Renaissance Rome’s darkest legends.

Trapped by her tyrannical father, Beatrice’s life ended in tragedy, but her ghostly presence turned into a chilling tale that still terrifies Rome. Each September 10th, witnesses claim to see her carrying her severed head across the Tiber.

In this episode, we uncover the shocking execution, the trial that shook Renaissance Rome, and the art and literature that immortalized her face. More than just a ghost story, Beatrice Cenci’s tale blends true crime, history, and horror, making her one of the Eternal City’s most enduring haunted legends.

Join us at Nocturne Gallery where classical art meets the stories that shaped our world.

0:00 Beatrice Cenci ghost story on Ponte Sant’Angelo
1:35 Beatrice Cenci and Renaissance Rome
2:45 Abuse, imprisonment, and isolation
4:00 The murder and failed cover-up
5:30 Interrogation and confessions under torture
6:30 Trial, papal politics, and confiscated fortune
7:30 Public execution on Ponte Sant’Angelo
8:20 Symbol of resistance and romantic legend
9:00 Shelley’s play and the iconic portrait
10:20 The true painter: Ginevra Cantofoli
11:30 Caravaggio’s Judith and visual parallels
12:30 Victorian revival: sculpture and photography
13:20 Archival discoveries and Beatrice’s will
14:30 Incest allegation and its credibility
15:30 Beyond the myth: a complex historical figure
16:10 Legacy, storytelling, and historical truth

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