Colosseum

Modernity vs. Old architecture: the Colosseum

Rome, Italy, 2013 - architecture

June 18th 2014
Just over a year ago today I travelled to Italy, to visit the capital city of a beautiful country with my university History Society. It was pretty exciting, especially considering it was the first time I went abroad on my own, leaving behind 2 slightly apprehensive parents. It was the trip of a lifetime and the architecture within Rome was definitely the stand-out impression for me. Our really ... 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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Bethan Phillips

Bethphill

A 20 year old, soon to be final year history student in a seaside town in mid Wales, with an interest in travel and journalism. Before university I hadn't really traveled much, I was always a bit apprehensive. So for me, joining the university History Society, or HistSoc as we call ourselves was brilliant! Last year we went on a 'summer tour' to Italy; visiting Rome, Sorrento, Capri and the Vatican City. In June of 2014, we went on a Baltic Tour to the capital cities of Sweden, Estonia, Finland and RUSSIA!! Both trips were incredible and really opened my eyes to the many places outside ... full info

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