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art-of-swords: Austrian Rapier Dated: first half of the 17th...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:19:44 -0400

Austrian Rapier

Dated: first half of the 17th century

Measurements: Overall length 126.2 cm, blade 108.2 cm

The distinctive hilt identifiable as Norman Type 25, finely forged of round-section bars, the termini set with crosses of pattée form. The distinctive bifurcated pommel possibly for use as a musket-rest.

The wooden grip retains its leather covering and woven brass turk’s head knots. The long, narrow double-edged blade forged with a rectangular forte and pronounced central ridge for 2/3rds of its length, becoming lenticular in its final third.

There are other 76 rapiers of quite similar form that are preserved in the Rustkammer at Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck. For this particular reason, AVB Norman believed they belonged to a particular guard company.

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militantbyexistence: vishual: noseasboba: I never get tired...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:08:45 -0400

militantbyexistence:

vishual:

noseasboba:

I never get tired of this photo.

Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at Mocambo because of her race. Then, one of Ella’s biggest fans made a telephone call that quite possibly changed the path of her career for good. Here, Ella tells the story of how Marilyn Monroe changed her life:

“I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt… she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him – and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status – that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman – a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.”

jesus christ this is so much better than all of the “you don’t have to be size zero!!!!!” and “i don’t mind living in a man’s world if i can be a woman!!!!!!!” bullshit related to marilyn monroe i see.

sisterhood yo….

lolsofunny: (lol here!)

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:02 -0400

lolsofunny:

(lol here!)

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Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:39 -0400

doctorwho: The Whsipermen Promo photo for this Saturday’s...

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:31:53 -0400

doctorwho:

The Whsipermen

Promo photo for this Saturday’s Season Finale of Doctor Who: The Name of The Doctor

10knotes: crazycatslovers: We’re gonna be late! Let’s go! This...

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:22:26 -0400

10knotes:

crazycatslovers:

We’re gonna be late! Let’s go!

This post has been featured on a 1000notes.com blog.

dylansindelar: crazyrodeogirl: cryptidsandoddities: In late...

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:06:54 -0400

dylansindelar:

crazyrodeogirl:

cryptidsandoddities:

In late December of 2003, security cameras at Hampton Court Palace, a huge tudor castle near London, captured a startling image. Security guards were unsettled to repeatedly find a fire door open when no one was apparently around. Upon checking the security tape, they were shocked by a ghostly figure, closely resembling King Henry VIII (who died in the 1500s).

Vikki Wood, a spokesperson for the Palace, said “We’re baffled too—it’s not a joke, we haven’t manufactured it. We genuinely do not know who it is or what it is.” They aren’t a ppc company, or even a company looking to gain from this oddity; they are just as baffled like most people who look at this footage.

A security officer, James Faukes, called the incident “unnerving,” and said they’d ruled out their costumed guides. “In fact, they don’t even own a costume like the one worn by the figure on the video. It was incredibly spooky because the face just didn t look human,” Faukes said.

I googled and yep this is legit: BBC article CNN article

Don’t care if it’s real, I love it.

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Wed, 15 May 2013 01:58:07 -0400

Though much is taken, much abides, and though we are not now...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:12:58 -0400

Though much is taken, much abides, and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved heaven and earth, that which we are, we are: one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will—to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. - Alfred, Lord Tennyson - Ulysses

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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:10:06 -0400

andthenyoufeelreborn: bahahahah

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:08:33 -0400

andthenyoufeelreborn:

bahahahah

nicevagina: ctellex: Pug factory. omg

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:06:41 -0400

nicevagina:

ctellex:

Pug factory.

omg

chookiemunster: Doctor Who | 50 Years Running <3 by...

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:25 -0400

chookiemunster:

Doctor Who | 50 Years Running <3 by perpetualpanda

instagram: Celebrating the Life of William...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:03:32 -0400

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Celebrating the Life of William Shakespeare

“Blessed be the man that spares these stones, / And cursed be he that moves my bones.” -Shakespeare’s Grave

Of all the authors in the history of English literature, few can hope to have a legacy as lasting as that of William Shakespeare. Though many details of Shakespeare’s personal life are hazy, it is thought that he was born in late April during the year 1564 in his father’s house in the small English village of Stratford-upon-Avon. He married his wife Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 before relocating to London to pursue a career as an actor and dramatist.

During the course of his life, Shakespeare drafted what have become some of the most famous works in the English language. Many of his poems and plays, including Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice and Hamlet, are still considered foundational parts of modern education—and his poetry are still considered foundational parts of modern education and continue to see new interpretations onstage, in literature and in pop culture. Shakespeare is also believed to have contributed nearly 2,000 words to the English language.

Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 in Stratford-upon-Avon where he is buried in Trinity Church alongside his wife and eldest daughter, Susanna. To this day, the town continues to be a cultural center for Shakespearian history and the site of a full day of events in late April of each year.

For more photos from the sites of William’s Shakespeare life, explore the following location pages:

Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Globe Theater (reconstructed), London

Shakespeare’s Grave at Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon