The 2,000-year-old gateway to the world still haunted by the Titanic

The 2,000-year-old gateway to the world still haunted by the Titanic

By Will Noble, CNN (CNN) — Today, it might be dismissed as just another port, but from day one this particular city has been a gateway to the world. At one point in time, it was the gateway to the world. A portal through which people passed on their way to some of the most resonant events in history. From the founding of modern America to arguably the darkest night in maritime history, it has played its part. Along the way, it also helped give b…