The most powerful place in the world--circa 79 BC

The Roman Forum from Palatine Hill

May 18th 2009
18 May 2009 If the bells of Roma are distinctive, the sirens of Rome may be said to be more representative of what one’s memory will be after visiting today. Between police and ambulances Rome sings a cacophonous lullaby far into the night—sometimes all night. A sound machine is the best money a long-term traveler can spend! Since last I wrote I’ve had a chance to walk the Appian Way—fo ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

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Charles Griffin

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Once upon a time soldier, Peace Corps volunteer in India, Navy reservist, Army civilian employee, dependent Air Force husband, writer, photographer and freelancer. Mostly retired, but available for fun jobs. I've lived in or visited Korea, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Mexico, Germany, Benelux, France, Spain, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Of course most states, but can call North Carolina, Texas and Florida as virtual homes. For fun, I shoot scenics, flora and fauna--and my grandkids. In my work, I was more a journalist-photographer rather than a ... full info

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