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<\/a>It absolutely took my breath away. I had stated since the trip began that the Coliseum would be my favorite part of the trip due to a deep love of history. The thing we had seen for years in movies (\u201cAre you not entertained??\u201d was quoted many times throughout the tour) and in textbooks. It was so easy to imagine the history that had taken place in the place I was now standing. After taking enough pictures to fill a lifetime, we made our way to the Roman Forum. Everything around us had a big part in history. From Mussolini\u2019s summer house, to an emperor\u2019s private entertainment fields, one could definitely see why the land had been so sought after. The different time periods of history combined made a place that just left you in awe. We heard of all the different structures that one stood on the grounds, and were shocked to hear all of the present day city of Rome is covering the rest of the ancient structures. 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<\/a>It absolutely took my breath away. I had stated since the trip began that the Coliseum would be my favorite part of the trip due to a deep love of history. The thing we had seen for years in movies (\u201cAre you not entertained??\u201d was quoted many times throughout the tour) and in textbooks. It was so easy to imagine the history that had taken place in the place I was now standing. After taking enough pictures to fill a lifetime, we made our way to the Roman Forum. Everything around us had a big part in history. From Mussolini\u2019s summer house, to an emperor\u2019s private entertainment fields, one could definitely see why the land had been so sought after. The different time periods of history combined made a place that just left you in awe. We heard of all the different structures that one stood on the grounds, and were shocked to hear all of the present day city of Rome is covering the rest of the ancient structures. The moment that really made me realize I was in one of the most amazing cities on Earth was when we saw the grave of Julius Caesar, and the podium where Mark Antony in Shakespeare\u2019s play is said to have professed the famous words \u201cFriends, Romans, countrymen, lend me you ears.\u201d After reading Julius Caesar<\/i> and now seeing these sites, I was completely humbled by the opportunity this trip was giving me. These experiences also showed me how some countries are not only home to some of that county\u2019s most valued culture, but sometimes the entire worlds. Culture is becoming more globalized, and we need to keep our relations going at the same pace. We all have a right to treasure these amazing sites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"