A very tall stone column with the statue of an emperor at the very top. Describe the Column of Trajan (above), including how it serves to both document and commemorate history.

Acurious child asked his mother: “mommy, why are some of your hairs turning grey? ” the mother tried to use this occasion to teach her child: “it is because of you, dear. every bad action of yours will turn one of my hairs grey! ” the child replied innocently: “now i know why grandmother has only grey hairs on her head.”