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I just learned this fact and I can't help but share it with you!!!

In 13th-century European castles, separate fortresses were rarely built. Instead, one of the towers was significantly larger than the others and served as sleeping quarters for the lord or the king and his family.

Medieval life was full of changes and conflicts. Periods of peace were often interrupted by wars and sieges. To protect the ruler and his family, spiral staircases were built in the towers, winding clockwise. This design made it harder for attackers, as defenders could strike while using the wall as a shield, whereas attackers, especially right-handed ones, faced difficulties.

Additionally, the steps were uneven in height and length, making it easier for defenders, familiar with the layout, to move quickly. Attackers, in heavy armor and unfamiliar with the stairs, risked losing balance. This design significantly complicated sieges, particularly when climbing upward, giving defenders an advantage.

Thus, clockwise spiral staircases were not only convenient but also a crucial part of defensive strategy.

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“PBJ & Jar of Milk” me, oil, 2022

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The Bard is At It again!*

For a full breakdown of the new rules, check here

Patreon - Archery Tutorials

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All our times have come, here but now they're gone

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Accidentally wound up on "hear me out cake" tiktok, and I swear, if another one of these bitches puts down an at-most-unconventionally-attractive human man, Lady Dimitrescu or Nick Wilde/Robin Hood I am going to lose my fucking mind.

Saw one where the first person they named was Disney's Aladdin and I tapped out so hard I entered a fugue state and didn't regain full consciousness for like a solid hour.

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“nobody is making you do this” i am driven by unnatural forces you will never even begin to comprehend

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oxidized copper is such a beautiful color palette. The rich reds with the cool teals. Such a vibrant combo. No one is doing it like her.

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Inshallah he will be stirred into a fine fry

A delicious meal

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Wait, beneath the sea floor?

OUGHGH??

OIUOHGHHVOIH!!!!!

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Wonder🌱🦆

A super old painting I did waaaaay back in 2011 and first posted on DeviantArt. I kinda miss the old days when it was just dA and not all these different of socials. I must be getting old 😭

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Karen Boylan (American,b.1946)

Cat nap, 2004

Oil

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it’s so fucked up when you see something you KNOW is a portal to somewhere but you can’t figure out how to activate it. this is the most frustrating feeling that plagues modern man.

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Why Ship Zutara #5: They wear each other’s colors

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haven't been able to get much art done due to some hand pain i've been having, been trying not to strain it. here are some ppg sketches i was working on to make up for the absence