michael coppola

Once a swimmer…always a swimmer
St.Bonaventure U ‘83. Boston U ‘87
The chlorine will never leave my blood

[BU Men's Hockey @TerrierHockey]

TOLEDO IS LOVELY THIS TIME OF YEAR!!

[DuoSwim | Swim Workout App @duoswim]

Just imagine powering through your sets with this as your backdrop. Pure magic.⁠📍Adelboden, Switzerland 🇨🇭⁠
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⁠📸 myadelboden⁠

[michael coppola @michael73285518]

@duoswim The best is when my coach would run out under an umbrella to give the next set!

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

The skull of a Viking man with filed teeth, discovered in a mass grave in Dorset - England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, offers a fascinating insight into Viking practices and cultural symbolism. The man's teeth, deliberately filed down to sharp points, suggest that this modification was not just a physical trait but held deeper meaning within the Viking society. Though the exact purpose of the filed teeth remains unclear, this practice was not uncommon among certain Viking groups and may have served a variety of symbolic purposes.

One theory suggests that the teeth carvings were intended to intimidate enemies, particularly in battle. By dyeing the filed teeth, possibly with red pigment, the Vikings could have created a fearsome appearance, enhancing their warrior persona and striking terror into their foes. The sight of such unnerving modifications could have been a psychological tool in combat, helping to establish dominance and project strength, especially during raids or confrontations.

Alternatively, the filed teeth could have signified a higher status within Viking society, marking the individual as a skilled fighter or a warrior of exceptional standing. In Viking culture, the emphasis on prowess in battle and personal valor was paramount, and such physical alterations may have been a way to publicly display one's achievements. The skull from Dorset adds to the growing body of evidence that reveals the complex rituals and social structures that defined Viking life, leaving behind clues that continue to intrigue researchers and historians today.

#archaeohistories

[NCAA Ice Hockey @NCAAIceHockey]

The bracket is HERE! 🤩

#NCAAHockey

[St. Bonaventure U @StBonaventure]

Top of the morning, Bonnies!🍀
#HappyStPatricksDay

[Knights Templar International @KnightsTempOrg]

A happy St Patrick's Day from the Templar HQ in Ireland

[michael coppola @michael73285518]

@Merk256 I know I’m changing the subject but I have a proposal
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To Arizona for pic #17 draft a d-tackle

[Love Ireland @LoveIreland3]

The ancient royal site "Rock of Cashel" surrounded by the greenery of beautiful Ireland

[Love Ireland @LoveIreland3]

We could stare at this view all day long! 😍

📍 Classiebawn Castle & Ben Bulben, County Sligo

[BillsOnReal @BillsOnReal]

The Bills 2022 draft class was STACKED

2nd round: James Cook
3rd Round: Terrel Bernard
5th Round: Khalil Shakir
6th Round: Christian Benford

All starters and key pieces today 🤯

[michael coppola @michael73285518]

@LabattUSA 😂

[michael coppola @michael73285518]

@RareIrishStuff Awesome

[Niagara Action @NiagaraAction]

Niagara Falls frozen is a winter wonderland ❄️

[St. Bonaventure Athletics @GoBonnies]

MSWIM | #Bonnies Finish as Atlantic 10 Men's Swim and Dive Runners-Up

🗞️>>https://t.co/1bm3eywsNi

@BonniesSwimDive || #Unfurl

[Bonnies Swim & Dive @BonniesSwimDive]

Second medal and second program record for Aidan 😤

#Unfurl || #A10SD

[Bonnies Swim & Dive @BonniesSwimDive]

He does it 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 🔂

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[Bonnies Swim & Dive @BonniesSwimDive]

Luigi, Aidan, Alexander, and Sam break the 10 year old record in the 400-medley relay‼️

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[Bonnies Swim & Dive @BonniesSwimDive]

Aidan takes gold with a program record time of 53.30🥇

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[Bonnies Swim & Dive @BonniesSwimDive]

No better way to start the weekend 😃

Behr's prelim time of 47.34 breaks his own program record and secures him a spot in tonight's A-Final!

#Unfurl || #A10SD