Let’s travel across the Atlantic to a region of the world that has often been considered the hub of civilization. We will explore a body of water that connects three continents, and for thousands of years, it has been the literal, physical intersection of cultures, worldviews, rulers, religions, and nations. Let’s explore the body of water that connects these four regions: Europe to the north, Asia to the East, Africa to the South, and the Atlantic world to the West – the Mediterranean Sea.