Welcome to Seven Hills Cities Virtual Journeys!
Hills were favored in building the early human settlements both for the protection they provided against the elements, such as floods of near-by-rivers, and against attacking enemies. Communities built on top, on the side or at the foot of hills were offered a good view of the surrounding neighborhoods and a shield to foe's incursions. Hills provided a major advantage to any army due to their elevation. They forced the invading army to charge uphill for attack. They hid the forces behind them, allowing the defending army to lay in wait on the top of the hill, using it for cover, and firing on unsuspecting attackers as they approached the hilltop.
Traditionally Rome, Italy, was and is still known as "La Città Dei Sette Colli", the City of the Seven Hills. In reality there are 59 cities in 34 countries worldwide built on or among seven hills. All will be described in my blog. From the Old World to the New World you will travel and admire human creation from the comfort of your homes. Enjoy!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
About Me
I believe in Aristotle's and Francis Bacon's credos.
With more than 300 years before our era, Aristotle, the Greek critic, philosopher, physicist, and zoologist, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, said that “All men by nature desire knowledge.” In the second half of the sixteenth century, Francis Bacon, a leader in natural philosophy, said that ‘Knowledge is Power.”
I believe that, by nature, we all crave for knowledge. I also believe that our potential and abilities in life will increase with education and knowledge; hence knowledge is power.
Travel in time was always my passion. As a kid and later I used to read about old civilizations and places imagining myself as a hero of those times in those places. This site is a dream come true by necessity.
My virtual travel in fifty-one cities around the world will help you see fascinating places, captivating people and cultures, will guide and help you choose future career paths or vacation ittineraries. I hope that, after visiting them all, you will feel empowered with the knowledge of their cultures and peoples that you will enjoy both the ancient cities with their civilizations as well as their thiriving, modern, present times.
With more than 300 years before our era, Aristotle, the Greek critic, philosopher, physicist, and zoologist, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, said that “All men by nature desire knowledge.” In the second half of the sixteenth century, Francis Bacon, a leader in natural philosophy, said that ‘Knowledge is Power.”
I believe that, by nature, we all crave for knowledge. I also believe that our potential and abilities in life will increase with education and knowledge; hence knowledge is power.
Travel in time was always my passion. As a kid and later I used to read about old civilizations and places imagining myself as a hero of those times in those places. This site is a dream come true by necessity.
My virtual travel in fifty-one cities around the world will help you see fascinating places, captivating people and cultures, will guide and help you choose future career paths or vacation ittineraries. I hope that, after visiting them all, you will feel empowered with the knowledge of their cultures and peoples that you will enjoy both the ancient cities with their civilizations as well as their thiriving, modern, present times.
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