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I'm that guy who really is thinking about the Roman Empire.
Shameless pic of my ride.
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Shameless pic of my ride.
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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
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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
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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
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...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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
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Tomorrow's the 40th anniversary. Rest in peace, Challenger Seven. Ad astra per aspera.
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.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Tomorrow's the 40th anniversary. Rest in peace, Challenger Seven. Ad astra per aspera.
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Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning
January 26, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning
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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.
January 27, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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.
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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"
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"
January 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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"
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"
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Once again, we should abolish our entire government system and just put WNBA players in charge.
January 25, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Once again, we should abolish our entire government system and just put WNBA players in charge.
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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.
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.
January 24, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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.
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.
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Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
#architecture #ancient #travel #RomanEmpire #photography
#architecture #ancient #travel #RomanEmpire #photography
January 25, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
#architecture #ancient #travel #RomanEmpire #photography
#architecture #ancient #travel #RomanEmpire #photography
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The Romans: A 2,000-Year History
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An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century
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Get this book USA at amzn.to/45oSEwU
Get the book UK at amzn.to/46GfthN
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An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century
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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...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The Romans: A 2,000-Year History
Get this book USA at amzn.to/45oSEwU
Get the book UK at amzn.to/46GfthN
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An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century
@BasicBooks
Get this book USA at amzn.to/45oSEwU
Get the book UK at amzn.to/46GfthN
"# ad"
An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century
@BasicBooks
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Seeing the Ordinary: Uncovering Ancient Romans antigonejournal.com/2021/08/seei... Via @romanhistory1.bsky.social
Seeing the Ordinary: Uncovering Ancient Romans
ROBERT KNAPP What does Rome look like when we ignore the elites?
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January 20, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Seeing the Ordinary: Uncovering Ancient Romans antigonejournal.com/2021/08/seei... Via @romanhistory1.bsky.social
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Hey! I hate that guy!
January 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Hey! I hate that guy!
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Patriots 20, Broncos 13
Seahawks 30, Rams 22
Seahawks 30, Rams 22
January 19, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Patriots 20, Broncos 13
Seahawks 30, Rams 22
Seahawks 30, Rams 22
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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.
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.
January 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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.
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.
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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
The Patriots have won the AFC title 11 times:
1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
January 18, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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
The Patriots have won the AFC title 11 times:
1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
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All my dogs are locked in for the Pats...
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📸: @bcarpy14 @archiethegolden13 @harley_theyellowlab21 @gillianomalley
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January 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM
All my dogs are locked in for the Pats...
💙
📸: @bcarpy14 @archiethegolden13 @harley_theyellowlab21 @gillianomalley
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📸: @bcarpy14 @archiethegolden13 @harley_theyellowlab21 @gillianomalley
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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.
They’re the only NFL team that didn’t lose a single away game all season.
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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.
They’re the only NFL team that didn’t lose a single away game all season.
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I AM STARTING TO BELIEVE THAT I ACCIDENTALLY CAST A HEX ON THE NFL?????
the new england patriots WILL win the super bowl
January 18, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I AM STARTING TO BELIEVE THAT I ACCIDENTALLY CAST A HEX ON THE NFL?????
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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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This book examines the lives of Livia Drusilla, Julia the Elder, Agrippina the Elder & Claudia Octavia
Women of the Empire: The rise & fall of the women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
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This book examines the lives of Livia Drusilla, Julia the Elder, Agrippina the Elder & Claudia Octavia
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...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Today 38BC Republican Leader Octavian marries Livia Drusilla
Women of the Empire: The rise & fall of the women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
book USA amzn.to/4666ypj
book UK amzn.to/47Ab0O8
"# ad"
This book examines the lives of Livia Drusilla, Julia the Elder, Agrippina the Elder & Claudia Octavia
Women of the Empire: The rise & fall of the women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
book USA amzn.to/4666ypj
book UK amzn.to/47Ab0O8
"# ad"
This book examines the lives of Livia Drusilla, Julia the Elder, Agrippina the Elder & Claudia Octavia
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"startin' t' cook. but don't get cocky." - me, quietly to myself, while playing tetris
January 17, 2026 at 4:33 AM
"startin' t' cook. but don't get cocky." - me, quietly to myself, while playing tetris