Over the weekend I became aware of a very discouraging piece of travel news: the 2,000 year old “Gladiator’s House” at Pompeii collapsed. Yes, that right, part of one of the most important archeological sites in the world has been allowed to crumble. I won’t get into the politics of the situation, but I am both incredibly sad and angry at this development. So, in tribute to one of my favorite sites in the world, here are some photos from Pompeii.