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Shameless pic of my ride.

Some people spend a lot of energy trying not to feel out of place. But what if resisting that uncomfortable feeling is a mistake? In the Wonder Reader, Rafaela Jinich explores how to embrace being an outsider: theatln.tc/gMStWlE5

Nice work.Very cool dude, very cool😎.

The Crisis of the Third Century: A Pivotal Era of Ancient Rome The Crisis of the Third Century (also known as the Imperial Crisis, 235-284) was the period in the history of the Roman Empire during which it splintered into three separate political entities: the...

The Roman Empire saw over 20 emperors rise and fall between 235 and 284, as compared with the 26 emperors who reigned from the time of Augustus to Alexander Severus, a period of over 250 years.  #history

40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned Forty years after the Challenger disaster, NPR explores the engineers' last-minute efforts to stop the launch, their decades of guilt and the vital lessons that remain critical for NASA today.

Tomorrow's the 40th anniversary. Rest in peace, Challenger Seven. Ad astra per aspera.

Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning

Died today 98AD Marius Cocceius Nerva, Died of a stroke at about 67. He became Emperor at the age of sixty-five after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty. He the first Roman Emperor to be elected by the Senate.

Parts of Massachusetts just got absolutely buried:

Highest snowfall totals so far:

Ipswich 22"

Newburyport 22"

Sterling 22.2"

Leicester 22"

Hopkinton 22"

Chelsea 19.7"

Logan Airport 18.6"

Boston 16.1"

Once again, we should abolish our entire government system and just put WNBA players in charge.

Boston is leading a national legal fight against the Trump Administration.

Mayor Michelle Wu co-led 44 mayors and cities in filing a court brief challenging a massive ICE surge into Minneapolis and St. Paul, calling it unconstitutional and dangerous.

Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

#architecture #ancient #travel #RomanEmpire #photography

The Romans: A 2,000-Year History When we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barb...

The Romans: A 2,000-Year History

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TEXT: Quote graphic from Ranger Suárez’s introductory press conference at Fenway Park that reads “When you come here to Fenway Park and have the chance to pitch on the same mound that Pedro Martinez, Roger Clemens, and Babe Ruth threw off, you get energy from that experience, something that motivates you. Ranger Suárez on joining the Red Sox” IMAGE: Ranger Suárez smiling and holding his hat as he puts on the Red Sox home white jersey for the first time.

That Fenway energy.

Seeing the Ordinary: Uncovering Ancient Romans ROBERT KNAPP What does Rome look like when we ignore the elites?

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Hey! I hate that guy!

Patriots 20, Broncos 13
Seahawks 30, Rams 22

Through the Roman Empire, #horses were essential as concerned transport, communication and fighting.
Stallions from Parthia, Persia, Media, Armenia, Cappadocia, Hispania and Libya were the most sought after.
On the other hand for chariot races the Arabians and Berbers were the favourite.

The Patriots are heading to their 16th AFC Championship!

The Patriots have won the AFC title 11 times:

1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018

All my dogs are locked in for the Pats...

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Cameron the dog an elderly border collie mix sleeping with just his head in a sunbeam

He's charging

Pats Let’s GOOO!

The New England Patriots went 8–0 on the road in the regular season.

They’re the only NFL team that didn’t lose a single away game all season.

Right on.

I AM STARTING TO BELIEVE THAT I ACCIDENTALLY CAST A HEX ON THE NFL?????

Women of the Empire From the shadows of the imperial palace to the crucible of dynastic ambition, traces the tumultuous paths of Livia Drusilla, Julia the Elder, Agrippina the Elder, and Claudia Octavia. Drawing on a...

Today 38BC Republican Leader Octavian marries Livia Drusilla

Women of the Empire: The rise & fall of the women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
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"startin' t' cook. but don't get cocky." - me, quietly to myself, while playing tetris

So excited for Season 3 of HOTD and more importantly, for him to return🔥…

What Was the Roman Empire? | TheCollector The Roman Empire dominated the ancient world, covering vast swathes of land and incorporating many different cultures.. It left behind a legacy that forms the very foundation of Western civilisation.

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Today 27BC The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. First Roman emperor to have been made a god. His great-uncle was Caesar. He replaced the Roman republic with an effective monarchy and during his long reign brought peace & stability