The document summarizes a trip to several ancient Roman cities, including Pompeii, Rome, and the Vatican City. It describes visiting sites like Pompeii which was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius, the Trevi Fountain in Rome, and the Colosseum. Museums were toured in the Vatican City and the author stood in locations where Julius Caesar and other historical figures were, finding motivation to study ancient history from seeing these places in person.

1. The next day brought us to
Pompeii,
The city was destroyed
by the eruption of
Mount Vesuvius in 79
CE.

2. Our Latin text book
led us through the
life of a Pompeian
merchant named
Caecilius,
and this is his
ACTUAL
house!

3. Our final
city was
in Rome,
and first
stop,
the Trevi
Fountain!

4. This
obelisk,
though
ancient,
is
actually a
fake!
There is a
mistake in the
hieroglyphics
at the top!

5. In Vatican City, we toured a few of
their many museums.

6. The coliseum was amazing to see in
person.

7. I even made friends with Caesar and
Octavian outside!

8. Speaking of Caesar…

9. This is the Theater of
Pompey,
where Julius
Caesar was
assassinated in 44

10. The forum was the town center
of Rome.

11. The Pantheon was suppose to be the
most remarkable building of its
time.

12. Simply breathtaking.

13. On our last
day we
explored
the remains
of the
ancient
Forum,

14. Augustus’ palace,

15. and what is thought
to be his bed room.

16. This trip is really my motivation for
wanting to study ancient history.

17. It’s incredible to stand where greats
like Caesar stood, and to see what
he saw. Its a feeling a cannot even
describe.

18. The best part is that there are new
discoveries made everyday.

19. Hopefully
one day I
will make
a
discovery
of my
own.