Coach Weatherford

Asst. football coach Southport High School/ teacher of many things, actual knowledge of only some things

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

The bronze doors of the Pantheon in Rome are indeed a remarkable testament to Roman engineering and longevity, often cited as the oldest doors still in continuous use anywhere in the world.

Cast in bronze during Emperor Hadrian's extensive rebuilding of the Pantheon, these massive doors are dated to approximately 115 AD. They are an extraordinary survival from antiquity, having functioned as the main entrance to the Pantheon for nearly two millennia.

While the current structure of the Pantheon is Hadrian's, there's a strong scholarly consensus that these bronze doors are indeed original to his 2nd Century AD reconstruction. They are massive, each leaf being around 7.5m tall. They are made of solid bronze, cast in two large panels per leaf, and were once gilded. Their immense weight (though their exact weight is debated, they are undeniably heavy) speaks to the engineering prowess of Roman artisans.

What makes them truly special is that they remain fully functional on their original hinges. This is an incredible feat, showcasing the durability of Roman construction and the continued care they have received over the centuries. As the entrance to one of most perfectly preserved and influential buildings of ancient Rome, these doors have witnessed countless historical events and millions of visitors. They represent a direct physical link to the Roman Empire.

The Pantheon itself, originally a temple to all gods and later consecrated as a church (Santa Maria ad Martyres), has undergone various modifications, but its core structure and these magnificent doors stand as enduring symbols of Roman architectural genius.

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[RetroNewsNow @RetroNewsNow]

Happy #Festivus!

#Festivus Checklist:

☑️Aluminum Pole
☑️Festivus Dinner
☑️Airing of Grievances
☑️Festivus Miracles
☑️Feats of Strength

[History Hit💥 @HistoryHit]

On 11 November 1918, the guns fell silent across the Western Front. The Armistice was signed by the Allies and Germany, bringing World War One hostilities to a close. Allied citizens across the globe rejoiced in the news, with celebration ringing out from London to New York.

[Old School 80s @OldSchool80s]

Mar 24, 1984: is the date that 5 students (a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal) spent their Saturday in detention and became The Breakfast Club. #80s

[Indianapolis Colts @Colts]

VOTE BIG GROVE‼️

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[Indianapolis Colts @Colts]

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[Classical Studies Memes @CSMFHT]

Anyone else notice how the tiles are diagonal to allow the bishops to move straight down the aisle?

[Coach Barth @CoachABarth]

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[Franklin College Football @FCGrizFootball]

Join us for our Franklin College Football Sunday Spotlight Prospect Camp open to football players entering 9th-12th grade this fall! Register at this link: https://t.co/PRqkk6990T
@FCGrizAthletics
#BuildingChampions

[Alex Bettag @CoachBettag]

2022 Southport Football Golf Outing!
No one will leave empty handed!
Winning team earns 4 founds to The Donald Ross Course at @FrenchLickGolf

We only have eight team spots left!
Register your team TODAY!

https://t.co/WlNoia8p2F

[Alex Bettag @CoachBettag]

Southport High School is looking for our next strength and conditioning coach!
We take this position very seriously, and we are excited to get the best available to fill the position!

https://t.co/Z5moxJuMOR

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

This is how the pyramids looked when they were built four thousand five hundred years ago. Where it was covered with white limestone and its top was made of gold to reflect the sun's rays.

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[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

The Pazyryk Carpet.
World's oldest intact carpet ever found, woven somewhere 2500 years ago and found frozen in a Kurgan in Altai Mountains in Central Asia.

(Quote from Fabio Piuma)

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[Perry Township Schools @perrytwpschools]

Congratulations to Dan Jones of @SHS_Cardinals, on being named a top 10 finalist for the @EducateIN 2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year! 👏

Read More: https://t.co/fOvCo55Hsi

[UberFacts @UberFacts]

Exact facts about clocks ⏰

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

A Corinthian skull and helmet from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, the skull was found still inside its helmet.

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[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

It's possibly the oldest known diving tube in history.
In this relief from the Assyrian period of the 8th century BC, people who breathe through leather overalls filled with air and hunt underwater are seen and exhibited at British Museum.

#archaeohistories

[Alex Bettag @CoachBettag]

Congratulations to our 2021 team captains!
Player nominated and player voted!
Well deserved!
@ShepherdZach_ @chuck_schott55 @MasonPiatt
#TheCardinalWay

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

A house plan made by Sumerians 5000 years ago.

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