Temple of Janus (Roman Forum) Temple of Janus (Roman Forum) In ancient Rome, the main Temple of Janus as it is often called, although it was not a normal temple, stood in the Roman Forum near the Argiletum. It had doors on both ends, and inside was a statue of Janus, the two-faced god of boundaries. The doors (the "Gates of Janus") were closed in times of peace and opened in times of war. According to Livy 1.19 the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, decided to distract the early, warlike Romans from their violent ways by instilling in them awe and reverence. His projects
Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati) Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati) Guardian Angels School is a parochial, Roman Catholic school in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. This school was awarded an NCLB Blue Ribbon of Excellence in 2007 by the board of education. Its nickname is GA. The current French Gothic Revival school buildings and rectory are part of a master plan designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, including the main school building (1931), the western addition (1942), and the auditorium/"old church"/gymnasium (1949). Many alterations, including vinyl windows without mullions, metal mid-century doors, and new exterior lights, have been made to the buildings, compromising the architect's original design.