Cefalù: A Picturesque Paradise in Sicily

24 May 2023

Today, I am going to be writing about our trip to the beach town of Cefalù, located in Sicily. Picture a gorgeous, idyllic small town nestled between the sea and…

View of Cefalù from the Rocca

Italian Pizza

24 May 2023

Who doesn’t love Pizza? As an avid fan of these beautiful combinations of bread, cheese, sauce, and toppings, I was excited to get the opportunity to try some pizza in…

In Ravenna

Venetian Highlights

19 May 2023

Hello Hello, I’m Keon and I’ll be your hopefully helpful guide for some aspects of Venice! I hope to share with you some of the highlights I experienced while there…

Venice's Grand Canal from the Ponte dell'Accademia

Catacombs and Early Christian Rome

4 May 2023

Our first few site visits in Rome focused on the numerous Christian catacombs scattered throughout the modern city. Each of these catacombs gave us different perceptions and insight into early…

Via Appia Antica (The Old Appian Way) is one of the oldest roads leading out of Rome, with the first portions constructed in the 4th century BCE!

Jacob’s Last Judgments

21 April 2023

On April 12th we set out from Ravenna by bus to Padova. The drive was beautiful, we were surrounded by farms and green countryside for a large portion of the…

View of Il Santo (Basilica Sant'Antonio), Padova

A Review of Italian Gelato

21 April 2023

Hello from Italy! In this blog post I will break down my experiences with Italian gelato and give recommendations for what I believe to be the best gelato spots. I…

Frigidarium: Example of what to look for in terms of color. (Right side is Pistachio)

Frescoes and Mosaics

21 April 2023

During our second week in Rome, we went on several site tours that gave us insight into the religious past of the city. On Tuesday, we visited the Church of…

Wall of San Zeno Chapel

Coming Soon…

17 March 2023

The Spring 2023 Rome Blog!

A group of students and two professors pose for a photo on a street in Italy