Blogging from Rome, Italy, November 13th, 2019 Bloggers: Mila and Kylie Steps Taken: 13,000 Flights: 4 We started our day in the lovely city of Assisi, where we all reflected upon the stunning churches we had seen the past couple of days. With that in mind, we hopped into … More Day 52: The Badhead Church
Day 52: The Badhead Church
Day 48: Ostia Antica
Ostia Blogging from Ostia, Italy, November 7th, 2019. Bloggers: Kylie and Alex Steps Taken: 24,000 Flights Climbed: 11 floors In the morning we left once again from the train station near the pyramid in Rome. We arrived at Ostia and then entered to find a kind road called the Decumanus. … More Day 48: Ostia Antica
Day 43: Columns and Columns and Columns (and the Pantheon)
Blogging from Rome, Italy, November 2nd, 2019 Bloggers: Alex and Kylie Steps Taken: 13,200 Flights: 13 Throughout the FSP, we have been wondering, “What is that tall swirly thingy near the Piazza Venezia?” Today, Professor Ulrich banished our ignorance. That is the Column of Trajan. This triumphal column was dedicated … More Day 43: Columns and Columns and Columns (and the Pantheon)
Day 41: The Wall Walk
Blogging from Newcastle, England, October 28th, 2019 Bloggers: Shawn and Kylie Steps Taken: 19,500 Flights: 97 Today was the culmination of our time in England with Professor Haynes, who is an expert in the Roman Frontier. He lead us all on a spectacular tour of the wall, from mile castle … More Day 41: The Wall Walk
Day 36: Fancy Frontiers
Blogging from Chester, England, October 23rd, 2019 Bloggers: Shawn and Kylie Steps Taken: 9,500 Flights: 25 This morning we left Londinium to explore the greater Roman Britain. Our first stop was Cirencester to visit a quaint museum dedicated to the Roman settlement of Corinium that housed some of the most … More Day 36: Fancy Frontiers
Day 26: Its All Greek to Us
Blogging from Paestum, Italy, October 10th, 2019 Bloggers: Sophia and Kylie Steps Taken: 9,000 Today we woke up in Naples and left for Paestum at 8 am. We arrived to find a Hellenist’s paradise: three remarkably well-preserved Greek temples. We watched as the temples’ features developed over time and learned … More Day 26: Its All Greek to Us
Day 17: The Republican(ish) Forum
Blogging from Rome, Italy, September 28th, 2019. Bloggers: Kylie and Mack Steps Taken: 14,000 Flights Climbed: 11 floors Today we were all able to sleep in until a crisp 8:30 am, as Professor Stewart landed back in Rome at 1 am and needed to sleep as well. This is the … More Day 17: The Republican(ish) Forum
Day 16: A Study Day
Blogging from Rome, Italy, September 27th, 2019 Bloggers: Kylie and Mack Steps Taken: 17,300 Flights Climbed: 19 floors While working on individual projects we visited the Dartmouth Rome Center for resources. We also explored the forum from above, but at different times. For instance, while Shawn and Margaret visited in … More Day 16: A Study Day
Day 11: Arches and the Adriatic
Blogging from Ancona, Italy, September 21, 2019. Bloggers: Kylie and Mack Steps Taken: 10,500 Flights Climbed: 20 floors Today we began with a wonderful lesson from Prof. Stewart about the early inhabitants of the Pesaro area. We also enjoyed visiting the Roman Domus at Pesaro. We learned about the proper … More Day 11: Arches and the Adriatic