Fall of Rome-Scented Candle
Fall of Rome-Scented Candle
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Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the Roman Empire.
The Fall of Rome-Scented Candle smells like cypress trees and red wine. Light it and watch the Roman forum melt into a puddle of wax while you quietly contemplate the impermanence of civilizations and/or candles.
Do you think individual Romans understood that their civilization was collapsing? Or did it happen so gradually that they were able to ignore the warning signs—international trade breaking down, the senate becoming a rubber stamp for the supreme leader, and political violence becoming expected during transfers of power?
It’s hard to say, because it’s impossible to imagine being in that kind of situation. In any event—hope you enjoy the candle!
NOTE: This candle is about the fall of the Western Roman Empire. If you are looking for a candle about the fall of the Byzantine Empire, you are going to have to make it yourself. (It probably won’t be as popular as our candle, but it will outlast it by about a thousand years.)
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Swift and easy delivery, and the candle is both beautiful and smells *amazing*.
Got it as a gift from my brother … hilarious! The packaging, all the pointed historical commentary , made me want to brush up on the Romans - how much do I remember about the Goths? Smells nice but I was a bit sorry to see the pretty green trees melt. Would have loved a tiny Nero playing a fiddle somewhere in there 🙂 historical accuracy meh! Overrated
The Fall of Rome in the palm of your hand is more history than any one person should be allowed to hold. 10/10 no notes.
But that red wine and cypress smell is objectively excellent
Look, cities may fall but art still persists. This candle is amazing and something I keep in my university office now. Let's not dwell on the bad times, just light this candle on fire and pour some wax out for all the amazing literature, architecture, speeches, and painted statues