Comments on: Thriller Thursday: The Catacombs of Paris

By: Stacy Green – Turning The Page

Stacy Green – Turning The Page — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:57:34 +0000

[…] Rice created! She took us back to 18th century Paris, with the stinking above ground cemeteries, before the graves were removed into the quarry. She showed us ancient Rome and Egypt with such vivid imagery I felt as though I living history. […]

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:49:09 +0000

Thanks, Jamila. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the catacombs have been an inspiration for many. Hugo is my favorite, of course. It's just such a mystical place, I can't imagine what it would be like to see in person.

By: jamilajamison

jamilajamison — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:36:06 +0000

Absolutely fascinating, Stacy! I've known about the catacombs in Rome (and I've wanted to visit those for aaaages now), but I hadn't heard of the ones in Paris. I love hearing about how they have served as inspiration for writers throughout the years. 😀

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:08:15 +0000

TiffanyThat's so sweet! I can remember watching Guiding Light with my grandma, but I had to be really quiet. You didn't dare talk during the story, lol. LOL, Jack Wagner was cute back then, and I loved that song!Thanks!

By: tiffanyawhite

tiffanyawhite — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:31:19 +0000

I would absolutely go to the Catacombs of Paris! Are you kidding me? On a funny note, and relating back to TV because you know me, I first fell in love with the idea of exploring catacombs when I was a little girl watching General Hospital with my Mimi. I remember Frisco (Jack Wagner) hiding out down there….I thought if I could go down to the catacombs, I could be with Frisco. I was in love with him. I had his cassette tape and everything. You know, the one with "All I Need" – I'm a huge dork.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:47:14 +0000

Another place I would love to go. I can only imagine what the experience was like. Thanks so much for sharing!

By: ellieannsoderstrom

ellieannsoderstrom — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:22:46 +0000

I got to go to the Capuchin Crypt in Rome. It was a spiritual experience for me, and I'd love to go to these Parisian catacombs. Great post!!-Ellie Ann

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:51:43 +0000

DonnaThanks so much for that link! Looks fascinating. The graffiti reminds me of what's in the Vegas tunnels – some amazing artists. YikiciMatt O'Brien mentions Cappadocia in Beneath the Neon – he actually compares one of the drains to it. Very interesting, and sounds like a fascinating place. Going down there would be disorienting, but I think would be like walking bak in time. Very cool. Thanks!JessicaThanks so much! I do a lot of research, lol. Ah, Twilight. Hard to escape, isn't it? Glad you enjoyed the post!

By: Jessica R. Patch

Jessica R. Patch — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:17:42 +0000

I would venture underground for that, for sure. You write the best stuff! I love the wealth of cool knowledge you have! Also, I must have Twilight on the brain b/c when you said, "Voltaire," I thought you meant the "Voltari" and then I thought, "When did they say that?" LOL It took a second and few swallows of coffee to get my brain going again!

By: yikici

yikici — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:07:34 +0000

Stacy, this was very interesting, I have not been to the catacombs but a few years back I visited a place in Turkey, Cappadocia, where most houses and churches were made out of volcanic ash. There was a church with dwelling below it, we crept down tunnels to wander through its maze -I have to say I freaked out at one point, but it was definitely interesting and I got great pics from that holiday; would I do it again, probably visit the region, not sure about walking through the underground tunnels…