The grand entrance to the Pantheon is marked by a portico with 16 massive granite columns.
These columns were quarried in Egypt and transported to Rome, a testament to the scale and grandeur of the Roman Empire. The portico is adorned with inscriptions and statues, adding to the building’s overall majesty.
Whether your knowledge about glaciology and glaciation is as expansive as a Patagonian glacier or the size of a humble ice cube, we’ve put together these ten facts about glaciers to introduce you to why they’re a hugely important part of our natural environment.