Unveiling Secrets: A Colosseum Mystery on Epiphany

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Secrets: A Colosseum Mystery on Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-06-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il vento invernale soffia tra gli archi imponenti del Colosseo.En: The winter wind blows through the imposing arches of the Colosseo.It: È l’Epifania e le luci colorate illuminano le antiche pietre.En: It is the Epiphany, and colored lights illuminate the ancient stones.It: La folla riempie le vie di Roma, ma Lorenzo è lì, immerso nei suoi pensieri.En: The crowd fills the streets of Roma, but Lorenzo is there, lost in his thoughts.It: Lorenzo è un professore di storia con un amore segreto per l’archeologia.En: Lorenzo is a history professor with a secret love for archaeology.It: Ha ricevuto notizie di un oggetto antico, rinvenuto durante i lavori di restauro.En: He has received news of an ancient object, discovered during restoration work.It: È un artefatto, si dice, con una maledizione.En: It's an artifact, rumored to be cursed.It: Ma Lorenzo non crede alle leggende.En: But Lorenzo does not believe in legends.It: Vede solo un’occasione per riscrivere la storia.En: He sees only an opportunity to rewrite history.It: Accanto a lui, Giulia, l’intraprendente tirocinante.En: Next to him is Giulia, the enterprising intern.It: Per lei, questa è una chance imperdibile.En: For her, this is an unmissable chance.It: Sogna di farsi notare e di cambiare la sua carriera.En: She dreams of standing out and changing her career.It: E poi c’è Carmela, giornalista scettica.En: And then there's Carmela, a skeptical journalist.It: Cerca una storia che faccia scalpore.En: She's looking for a sensational story.It: Il Colosseo è pieno di turisti, risate e profumi di dolciumi.En: The Colosseo is full of tourists, laughter, and the scents of sweets.It: Ma in un angolo isolato, Lorenzo studia l’artefatto.En: But in an isolated corner, Lorenzo studies the artifact.It: È un vecchio cilindro di metallo, coperto di simboli misteriosi.En: It is an old metal cylinder, covered in mysterious symbols.It: Lorenzo è convinto: ha valore storico.En: Lorenzo is convinced: it has historical value.It: Ma deve scegliere.En: But he must choose.It: Coinvolgere le autorità o investigare da solo?En: Involve the authorities or investigate alone?It: “Oggi può essere la nostra Epifania,” dice Giulia con entusiasmo.En: “Today can be our Epiphany,” says Giulia enthusiastically.It: “Possiamo scoprire qualcosa di incredibile!” Carmela ride.En: “We can discover something incredible!” Carmela laughs.It: “O scrivere il prossimo titolo sensazionale.” Lorenzo decide.En: “Or write the next sensational headline.” Lorenzo decides.It: Deve farlo da solo.En: He must do it alone.It: La notte cala e la folla si disperde.En: Night falls and the crowd disperses.It: Lorenzo, con torcia in mano, si avvicina al cilindro.En: Lorenzo, with a flashlight in hand, approaches the cylinder.It: Giulia e Carmela lo seguono, curiose.En: Giulia and Carmela follow him, curious.It: In quel momento, il rumore dei passi vicini aumenta.En: At that moment, the sound of nearby footsteps increases.It: Celebranti dell’Epifania si avvicinano.En: Epiphany revelers approach.It: Lorenzo vede il momento perfetto.En: Lorenzo sees the perfect...

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