I still remember when @thegreatnate888 told me about this long ago - a favorite oddity story of the area. During the middle of the 20th century, Syracuse China dumped their pottery shards and rejects along the eastern shore of the lake to provide landfill in an effort to stop extensive erosion of the shoreline. Today, you can find these small pieces of history along the water’s edge and close to the surface of the ground at the park. #syracuse #syracusehistory | SyracuseHistory

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The Roman investment in the siege of Syracuse was immense, meant to secure a vital hub for Mediterranean trade and its associated wealth. General Marcellus, despite facing the incredible technology and innovation of Archimedes, saw a greater opportunity. He ordered the mathematician taken alive, viewing the mind behind the defense of the city as a more valuable asset than any conquered property. This was a strategic move to capture intellectual capital for the benefit of Roman development. But a

43K views · 446 reactions | It was a game so good it lasted for two days. It has been 10 years since the Syracuse men’s basketball team and the Connecticut Huskies needed six overtimes in the Big East Tournament to decide a winner. https://trib.al/hh4W6c5 | syracuse.com | Facebook