idden in the catacombs of Rome is the Spirito delle Ombre, the Spirit of Shadows, who takes the form of a hooded figure with marble-like skin. Legends say it is the soul of an ancient gladiator, wandering through the dark tunnels beneath the Eternal City. It is said to appear where innocent blood has been spilled, lying in wait to avenge wrongdoers and traitors. At night, as you walk the narrow, cobblestone streets, you may feel its breath – a warning not to disturb the spirits of Italy’s past.