Castel Sant'Angelo Myths vs Facts - Source-Based Verification Guide

Castel Sant'Angelo generates dramatic stories. Good interpretation requires filtering by evidence quality.

Source Hierarchy (Practical)

Evidence Grading Model

$$ Confidence = Source Quality imes Cross Confirmation imes Context Fit $$

Fast Verification Workflow

1. Isolate the claim (one sentence).
2. Find earliest attributed source.
3. Seek at least two independent confirmations.
4. Mark certainty level: high/medium/low.

Example Claim Structure

Claim:
Primary evidence:
Secondary interpretation:
Confidence level:

Bottom Line

You do not need to kill legends; you need to label them honestly. Responsible storytelling preserves wonder while protecting historical integrity.