17 Oct

As time progresses, elements making up Rome either discontinue from the course of progression and choose the path of preservation or prolong preservation by following progression. It is on the path of progression that history is made active.

As I’ve discovered through my studies of the Tiber River area (in Rome), the river has encountered different stages of development over time. Before the river’s extreme makeover which came in the late 19th century, it flowed naturally through Rome and was used for the transportation of goods from up north. While, the Tiber River no longer performs as it once did, it’s clear it still performs. On a typical day the river’s area can be seen used as an exploration site for tourists, a fitness track for runners and bicyclists, and a hangout spot for bored teens. As the Tiber River’s performance continues to progress, its progression remains active.