An earthquake originating in the Central Apennines (the mountain ranges extending the length of Italy) was felt in Rome and Spoleto on this date in the year 801, around 8 p.m. It is reported in two independent contemporary sources, Einhard's Royal Frankish Annals and the Liber Pontificalis and is augmented by archaeology. The quake was severe, estimated 5.4 magnitude. Among the most interesting structures damaged is Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le Mura (Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls), first consecrated in the year 324. It's roof collapsed, and Pope Leo III rebuilt it. The Basilica was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1823. It was rebuilt and consecrated in 1840, but work continued into the 20th century. As always, lots more interesting detail on Wikipedia! Credit: https://w.wiki/MPiB Image: Triclinium of Saint Leo III in the Lateran Basilica, between 798 and 799. Public Domain https://w.wiki/MPiJ A more experienced rider advised me to spin today and Friday, the day before the Wine Country Century. No climbing, keep a high cadence, 15-20 miles. So that's what I did. Perfect weather, other than a strong headwind westbound. If I complete the century Saturday, it will be my first century since the Mountains Challenge in 2019. I also rode the Wine Country Century in 2019. I didn't finish the Wine Country Century in 2021. I rode the Wine Country metric century route last year.