Today, 570 years ago, Ottoman Janissaries poured over the Theodosian Walls. The Genoese fled when their leader, Giovanni Giustiniani, was injured. The Emperor threw himself into the hopeless struggle & died with his men. After over 2,000 years, the Roman Empire was no more.
@erichoke First time in NYC my wife asked a store clerk to recommend a good Italian place. Clerk said “there’s an Olive Garden over there.” We found our own.
@drewdyck I could care less about knowing, but i always figured those who would be extra nice to big givers just "guess" who they are and do it anyway.