Learning comes in many forms: through stories, photos, and textbooks. But having visited the Acropolis today, having climbed the slippery marble steps and battled the rays of the hot Greek sun, I can truly say that nothing is more impactful than witnessing history and it’s monuments with my own eyes. For me, part of connecting with my heritage means experiencing the past first hand. Today, Hellenic culture and values were apparent in everything from exhibits in the Acropolis Museum to the ornate columns in the temple of Nike and Athena.