When I was a kid, I wanted to be an archaeologist because history excited me, especially Greek and Roman times. I used to read books and discuss them with my teacher even at 13.  
This post about visiting Pompeii is just one example of many interesting travel guides available.  
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<p>When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and ha