Rome is in many ways the foundational city of Western civilization, history, art, and architecture. More than any other city in the West it has rich representations of virtually all historical periods: Etruscan, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque and the Enlightenment. This program is based on a visit made by Ken Collins in February 2023 and will focus on ancient Roman sites, including not only ruins but painting, mosaics and sculpture. Other important periods will be represented as well. While some of the natural beauty of Rome and its surroundings will be shown, the primary emphasis will be on art and architecture.