A Grand Return to Rome

Dr. Richard Hodges writes about his return to Rome in an article for Current World Archaeology.

All roads seem to lead to Rome. I once lived here for seven years and now, by way of another capital, Philadelphia, I am back. What is the attraction? Well, few places are steeped in so much history – ancient, Medieval, and modern. Few places, too, mix such energy with history. Forget the problems of the Euro, the sovereign debt, Berlusconi’s bizarre antics, and the summer heat, this is without doubt the Eternal City. Its streets and parks along with its monuments hold an infinite fascination. Add to this the simple pleasure of its outdoor trattorias and cafes, and the strutting gaiety of its opulently dressed citizens, and it has to be the most perfectly confected city in the world…

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