About this episode

This episode explores Aztec culture in Mexico City, recent findings in Pompeii, and the cultural influences shaping France's identity.

Get tips for experiencing what remains of Aztec culture in modern-day Mexico City. Then hear about what recent excavations in Pompeii are revealing about first-century life in the Roman Empire. And join a historian in considering how the cultures of France's many neighboring countries have long shaped and enriched its identity. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

People in this episode

Host: Rick Steves

Topics covered

• Aztec culture
• Pompeii excavations
• Roman Empire
• French culture
• historical identity

Keywords

• Aztec
• Mexico City
• Pompeii
• Roman Empire
• France
• cultural identity
• excavations

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mexico City, Pompeii, France

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