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CostasNarrativeXP 2026 July feature "Inferno"
Humanity is enthusiastically building its own high-tech highway to Hell, proving that our scientific arrogance will ultimately trigger a completely self-inflicted apocalypse.
Chapter 24-30
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Costa's Wordbook
Isolotto - ita, islet
Perseus - In Greek mythology, Perseus is the legendary founder of the Perseid dynasty. He was, alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon, the greatest Greek hero and slayer of monsters before the days of Heracles. He beheaded the Gorgon Medusa for Polydectes and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus
Stoldo Lorenzi - an Italian Mannerist sculptor active in Florence and Pisa. Born 1534 in Settignano, Tuscany, close to Florence
Understatement n deliberately describe something as being much smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
Cortile - ita, courtyard
“Può dirci dov’è la Galleria del costume?” - ita, “Can you tell us where the Costume Gallery is?”
“Io e mio fratello siamo in ritardo per una visita privata.” - ita, My brother and I are late for a private appointment.
“Certo!” - ita, "Certain!"
“Proseguite dritto per il sentiero!” - ita, “Continue straight along the path!”
“Molte grazie!” - ita, "Thank you very much!"
Braccio di Bartolo - real name Nano Morgante, an Italian dwarf who was a famed buffoon and court jester in the court of Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Stalactite n an icicle-shaped mineral formation that hangs downward from the ceiling of a cave, hot spring, or man-made structure (Sta lac tight)
Entablature n the horizontal superstructure of moldings and bands that lies flat above columns in classical architecture
Palle - ita, balls
Buontalenti - Bernardo Buontalenti was a legendary Florentine polymath—an architect, engineer, and stage designer for the Medici family. He is most famously celebrated as the legendary inventor of modern gelato, credited with creating a revolutionary, creamy frozen dessert for a lavish Medici banquet in the 16th century.
“È chiuso!” - ita, “It’s closed!”
“Non si può entrare!” - ita, “You can’t come in!”
Carnet n an international customs document acting as "passport" for goods or vehicles (Carn nay)
“Cosa succede?!” - ita, “What’s happening?!”
“No, signore. Nessuno.” - ita, “No, sir. No one.”
Non deve entrare, né uscire nessuno.” - ita, No one is to enter or leave.
L’accesso - ita, access
Stalagmite n a mineral formation that rises from the floor of a cave. It is formed over thousands of years by dripping water containing dissolved minerals (like calcium carbonate) that splash onto the ground and accumulate layer by layer (Sta lag mite)
Pazzo è colui che bada ai fatti altrui - ita, A fool is one who concerns himself with the affairs of others
Insomma! - ita, In short!
“Non vogliamo farti del male,” - ita, We don’t want to hurt you
“Dobbiamo passare,” - ita, “We have to get through,”
“Dov’è la chiave?” - ita, “Where is the key?”
“Non ce l’ho,” - ita, “I don’t have it,”
“Qual è la combinazione?” - ita, “What is the combination?”
“Non posso!” - ita, "I cannot!"
Non è possibile! - ita, It's impossible!
2026 Upcoming
Inferno, The Two Towers, Ramayana, A Christmas Carol, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner
Milestones
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content
2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videos
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