Every new academic year, the college organizes a cultural outing. This year was no exception. On October 4, 2024, we went to the Villa Dei Quintili, an exceptional archaeological site at the end of Via Appia. The Villa of Quintili was the largest and most sumptuous residence of the Romans. The original nucleus belonged to the Quintili brothers, who were consuls in the year 151 AD, and it was expanded when the villa became imperial property under Emperor Commodus, who loved to live here for the tranquility of the countryside and the thermal baths. The villa extended between Via Appia Antica and Via Appia Nuova and was built around a large square. The most impressive part of the construction consists of the main rooms and those of the servants, a circular building with a series of rooms, and the two large thermal rooms: the caldarium and the frigidarium, which feature large windows fourteen meters high and are adorned with polychrome marble. The monumental complex overlooks the Roman countryside and offers a panorama that has inspired many famous artists over time. Reflecting on the day’s experience, everyone left with a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation for the rich history that the Villa Dei Quintili embodies.