"On a recent trip to Sicily, I found an amazing ancient Roman city called Syracuse. It really excited me because it reminded me of my childhood dreams. When I was growing up, the thought of uncovering tombs and temples in jungles fascinated me so much that I was basically a history nerd! Even at 13, I'd read books on Greek and Roman eras or chat with my teacher.
Now, after seeing Pompeii's incredible ruins firsthand, my passion for archaeology is stronger than ever. Syracuse was an early discove