The Colosseum is one of the most visited monuments in the world with about 5.11 million visitors every year (Story Map Tour n.d.). During our time in Rome I visited the Colosseum three separate times and there was always a crowd of people in front and a line to get into the building. ThereContinue reading “Assignment #11”
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Assignment #8
Michel Serres, Statues. Bloomsbury. 1. What does Serres compare to the 1986 explosion of the rocket Challenger? He is comparing these accidents and explosions to the human sacrifices of the Ancients. PG. 2-5. 2. What do the hideous statue and its inhuman form of worship have to do with us? Because if we simply ignoreContinue reading “Assignment #8”
Assignment #10
Interview two people in Rome about the Victorio Emanuele II Monumento (Altare Delle Patria). Ask them if they like it. Would they change it? Why was it made? What would they replace it with? Write 500 words describing the results of your interview. Organize this material according to a clear thesis. When we went toContinue reading “Assignment #10”
Assignment #9
Any five of the 13 Obelisks Describe their setting and provide information of where each one came from, who brought it here, and when it was placed where it is now. Take a photo for your blog. Draw a map (you can use google if you want—or just a rough hand drawing) orienting them toContinue reading “Assignment #9”
Assignment #6
I interviewed two people in Athens about the importance of monuments. I asked if they have a favorite secret monument in Athens. When was the last time they visited a monument in Athens? What monument would they add/change/remove? Do the monuments play a role in the relationship of Greece to Europe? If they feel personallyContinue reading “Assignment #6”
First three day in Athens
I know I’ve only been here for about three days, but I am completely in love with this city. The food, the people, and the culture is so amazing. Here are just a few picture of what I’ve seen so far.
Assignment #5
Steven Johnston, American Dionysia 1. Does Johnston argue that democracy makes people satisfied? What does he have to say about that? Johnston argues that democracy rarely leaves people satisfied and that it seems to cause more problems then solutions. It can cause a lot of resentment from people because it s not seem to deliverContinue reading “Assignment #5”
Assignment #1
The Colosseum The monument that I am most excited to see in Rome is the Colosseum. The Colosseum was built as a gift to the citizens by the Emperor Vespasian, and to have a lasting monument of his power in Rome. It was neglected for four centuries and the materials were used as building materialsContinue reading “Assignment #1”
Athens & Rome 2020
“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” — Wendell Berry. I am very excited to get the opportunity to study abroad in Athens and Rome in January. I will be using thisContinue reading “Athens & Rome 2020”
Keep up with Veronica abroad 