One of most fascinating tales of the medieval Roman Empire/Byzantium are the Beacons of Gondor...ehm... Anatolia. As yes, Tolkien was inspired by the 9th century Roman early warning system.
Hilltop fire/smoke chain carrying a message of impending Abbasid raid from the Taurus on the eastern frontier, to Constantinople, where lighthouse (Pharos) of the Great Palace was lit, setting imperial tagmata (mobile field army) in action
The system was reportedly devised in the reign of emperor Theophilos by Leo the Mathematician. But we are unsure how long it lasted. Probably disbanded following the Empire moving onto offensive under Macedonian dynasty.
We do know, however, that similar system was reactivated by Manuel I Komnenos in the 12th century.
Great visualization by @kuzeyokumaps
AIPAC spent $30 million against Abdul El-Sayed in the primary. Then they dropped another $9 million to support Mike Rogers.
Here's the good news. In response to AIPAC, ordinary Americans donated $12 million to Abdul.
They have the money. We have the people. Let's win.
Man City are a state run club, the can buy virtually who they like & they have 115 FFP charges brought against them by the Premier League.
But I don’t believe this level of football & results is possible without the genius of Pep Guardiola.
If they win the Treble this will be the best season we’ve ever seen from any team in this country.
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Pep Guardiola is considering attending #ManCity's next home fixture, club sources have hinted. The former @ManCity manager has told figures within the Etihad Stadium that he 'wants to be with his people', as per @RealTolmie.
I’m probably one of the oldest and longest-serving Hurricanes fans on this app. I’m well into my 60s, and I go back to being a five-year-old kid in a Canes jersey, going to the Orange Bowl with my brother. That stadium held 80,000 people. Some days, there were only about 1,000 of us watching our beloved Hurricanes get our brains beat in.
I’ve seen the greats. I’ve seen the Hall of Fame receivers. And I’m telling you, Malachi Toney is on a whole other level. We’re witnessing greatness we might not see again for 30 years.
These eyes have seen Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Hank Aaron and Deion Sanders. You could see their games evolving right before your eyes, every night, every play. This kid is special. Canes fans and haters alike, enjoy it while we can. 🟠🟢