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jinnaizaemon · 7 months ago

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Happy movie trailer day! In the meantime I'm making myself busy translating the second movie, and because I have a stupid amount of notes about that scene introducing the special Kisanta rescue team (the kids who didn't complete their homework), I thought I'd share them here. It's a bit long, so it's under the cut!

"1st year ha-class, Settsu no Kirimaru. Assigned with a book report. Planned to copy someone else’s homework. I was too busy working part time jobs!"

In the background there's a seigaiha wave pattern, which has been used since the Heian period, and so is well established already during Muromachi where Nintama takes place. Because of the unending motion of waves, it's an auspicious pattern that evokes resilience.

Then, there's of course the little coins Kirimaru loves so much ("kozeni!"). They are called eiraku-tsuho after the japanese reading of the characters 永樂通寳 on it, but back then they were commonly called eiraku-sen. They are copper coins worth 1 mon (the currency of the time) each, and they have a square hole in the middle so they can be tied to a string.

The text scrolling across the screen goes like this: 人も歩けば銭を拾う. "Even people can pick up coins if they keep walking." Looks like Kirimaru's own take on the japanese proverb "Even a dog can pick up a stick if it keeps walking.", meaning that good things are bound to happen if you keep going. 成るも成らぬも銭次第. "When there's money, there's a way." Literally "Success depends on money.", but is a spin on "when there's a will, there's a way". 銭は天下の落とし物 "Coins are what heavens dropped and left behind", literally. So something like "Coins fell from heavens' pocket." If it's a spin on a proverb, I don't know about it, sorry!

"1st year ha-class, Fukutomi Shinbei. Assigned with kanji exercises. Planned to copy someone else’s homework. Instead I ate a lot of yummy food!"

In the background are konpeitou, a type of candy introduced in Japan by Portuguese traders by the end of Muromachi.

At the time, it was an exotic and expensive product, but surely it's something Shinbei would be able to enjoy back at his family home in Sakai, whose port became a hub for foreign trade at the time due to Oda Nobunaga forming friendly relationships with the Portuguese (a missionary even gifted him konpeitou to earn his favors). So if there's one character who could afford konpeitou, it would probably be Shinbei! (I'm sure Tasogare Jinbei would love it too.)

The scrolling text reads: 地上の子の最大の幸福は満腹なれ "In a full belly lies a child of earth's chief happiness." Shinbei's own take on these verses part of Goethe's West-Eastern Divan: In sense of personal being lies A child of earth's chief happiness. 衣食足りて宿題忘るる "The poor can't afford homewowork." It comes from the japanese proverb "once fed and clothed, one learns manners", which I think in English would be "the poor can't afford manners". Literally translates to "Once fed and clothed, you forgeget about homework". Yes, Shinbei added an extra character, so the last word gets an extra vowel lol.

"3rd year ro-class, Kanzaki Samon. Assigned with farm work practice. Somehow never found the way to the assigned farm. That was homework for a 2nd year? So stupid!"

Behind him are mah-jong tiles with the characters for the fourth cardinal points on them: 北 (north), 南 (south), 東 (east), 西 (west). Obviously relating to his sense of direction.

The text reads: 進退は疑うなかれ "Don't doubt your actions." 敵を見て謀るなかれ "Do not scheme just by watching the enemy." Sadly I don't know where these lines come from. 迷わず行けよ行けば判る "Just go without hesitation; if you go, you will understand." This is taken from a quote by pro-wrestler Antonio Inoki.

"4th year i-class, Tairano Takiyashamaru. I tore the social science work I was given since it was for 1st years! I boast the best grades in my year, don’t make a fool of me!"

The rose frame evokes early shoujo manga, most notably The Rose of Versailles by Riyoko Ikeda, where roses are a recurring symbol in the story of the main characters' enduring beauty and dignity even in the hardest times. That idea of beauty, utsukushisa, is something Takiyashamaru mentions a lot, insisting on doing things beautifully always.

The scrolling text reads: 選ばれし者の恍惚と不満ふたつ我有り "I have both the ecstasy and displeasure of being the chosen one." Taken from Dazai Osamu's short story Leaves. 天才を天才たらしめるのは私の本能 My instinct makes me a genius among geniuses. His own take on a quote by Bob Dylan: "I believe that instinct is what makes a genius a genius.". He made it about himself... classic Taki...

"5th year ro-class, Fuwa Raizou. Got overwhelmed with apprehension over the science exercises aimed at 3rd years that I received. How come that homework is so easy?"

In the background are lined up onigawara. Oni is often translated as "ogre" or "demon", but originally the figure of the oni symbolizes everything that is out of human's power and influence, making them not necessarily malicious ; all events that amount to luck, fate, force of natures like earthquakes, storms, etc, Which is why you find onigawara, roof tiles made in the shape of oni, placed there in order to ward off evil and misfortune. Fuwa Raizou's name sounds similar to the yojijukugo (four kanji compound expression) 付和雷同 "fu wa rai dou" meaning "to follow others blindly". That's not very sympathetic towards ever hesitant Raizou, but the characters used to spell his name are different : 不(un-) 破(breakable) 雷(thunder) 蔵(warehouse, ownership) The unbreakable mind who puts thunder in a box, who made thunder his own. Under his indecisiveness there's a reliable senpai and protector, just like the onigawara!

Raizou has only one sentence scrolling across the screen:

お前の実力はこの程度ということなのだろうか "Could this be the extent of your ability?" I don't know if this refers to something else, the sentence being very... anime fight-speech like it makes it difficult to research haha.

"You never change, Raizou. Gave up on homework to follow Raizou. 5th year ro-class, Hachiya Saburou."

I love this transition! His introduction mirrors Raizou: He comments first, gives his reason for not doing his homework second, and shares his name last. Excuse my sloppy edit in the picture above, I wanted to include all the mask in one picture. The striped background evokes a theater curtains, and all of Raizou's onigawara are swapped with masks from Noh theater - they all represent different characters, of different archetypes, gender, etc. Some are humans, some are spirits, some are good or evil... conveying of course Saburou's mastery of disguise! I tried to name all the masks on the picture above, but I'm really no expert so I might have made mistakes. Incidentally, Ayakashimaru from 1st year ro-class is named after the "Ayakashi" Noh mask. Although they aren't pictured here, there exist masks named Fushikizou, Heita, and Magojirou.

As for the scrolling text... take a deep breath everyone because it's a lot:

比翼の鳥連理の枝一膳の箸把手共行碎啄同時 "Lovebirds flying together, intertwined branches of a tree, A pair of chopsticks, walking hand in hand, a chance opportunity."

There's.. a LOT going on here, yojijukugo and poetic imagery, so let's break it down:

比翼の鳥連理の枝 hiyoko no tori, literally birds in flight, is an expression meaning "a happily married couple". renri no eda means intertwined branches, the "renri" part refering to trees growing to become cojointed. In Japanese, such trees are seen as an auspicious symbol of marriage, and "renri" is an expression to refer to an intimate relationship.

This specific imagery is found in the Chinese poem, the Song of Everlasting Regret, telling the story of star-crossed lovers:

“In the heavens, we vow to be as two birds flying wingtip to wingtip, On earth, we vow to be as two intertwined branches of a tree.”

一膳の箸 ichizen no hashi is literally "a pair of chopsticks".

把手共行 hashukyouko means "to go together, hand in hand".

碎啄同時 sottaku douji means an once in a life time chance, a golden opportunity. It evokes two people learning and working in sync, and in Buddhism, it refers to a teacher helping a disciple attain enlightenment.

Oh...Saburou...❤️

"6th year ha-class, Zenpouji Isaku. Got an assignment for 4th years, “Steal the flag of the Tasogaredoki army”. But it didn’t count since I ripped the flag I got to make bandages out of it. It was in pieces, but I did bring back a whole flag…"

I'm not sure of what is in the background haha. The designs and the brown side remind me a lot of the matchboxes sold in the Taisho era and until mid Showa. They're known by the word for "matchbox label", 燐票, rinpyou. These matchboxes were used for advertising, notably by drugstores for selling medicine. This is at least what the designs of the boxes on the screenshot reminds me of, especially the blue Junko (the snake being associated with traditional medicine too).

The text reads: ちちんぷいぷいいたいのいたいのむこうのおやまへとんでゆけ "There, there, ouchies fly away, to the mountain over there." The whole sentence is written in the easy to read, phonetic hiragana alphabet, to match the "baby speech" tone of the sentence. The first part, chichin puipui, is used as a "spell" by parents, nurses, etc to comfort small children in pain. Then, the ouchies are sent flying away with a motion of the hand to make them feel better.

That's it for today! I hope it wasn't too long to read! Thank you for reading this far! If you have extra info, please let me know!

#nintama rantarou #translation #meta #op

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evans23 · 2 months ago

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RICKMAS 2024 - DAY 15 - DECORATIVE OBSESSION

Pairing : Sinclair Bryant x OC (Anna)

Summary : When Sinclair get involved in a Christmas contest, he becomes a little bit too enthusiastic about it.

Tag(s)/Warning(s) : Mention of incest.

Also read on AO3 - Wattpad

Sinclair didn't know what had gone through his head when he'd agreed to enter this stupid Christmas decorating contest.

It had been Dame Aurora De Longrantfirth's idea to liven up the posh neighbourhood they lived in. Sinclair had always loved Christmas, but he'd always been far too busy with his work to enter such contests, but the old woman had insisted, saying he was the sleaziest neighbour on the street, and Sinclair's pride had been stung.

Except that he'd quickly gotten a taste for it, so much so that he'd decided to beat his neighbour Andrew, an annoying lawyer who fancied himself a poet in his spare time. Sinclair's plan was simple: Andrew would recreate the North Pole, create a Christmas at Versailles for him. Grand chandeliers, gilded mirrors, swans carved from ice, nothing would be too beautiful to decorate his estate.

Except that it made him a little... hysterical. The assistant he had hired couldn't take it anymore. Nothing was too good, too extravagant for Sinclair who applied the principle that money was made to spend.

Except that he didn't really know what he wanted and made the poor man run around in all directions, assembling, disassembling, reassembling decorations all day long.

"What do you mean, you're resigning ?" Sinclair asked, his face defeated.

"Mr Bryant, you are an intelligent man, I am sure you know the definition of the word resign. I am leaving ! I want nothing more to do with Christmas decorations. Besides, I call off Christmas at my house for this year !

This had come about after an argument about the colour of the curtains. He had been going around in circles for part of the afternoon before calling Peter, a work colleague who was as useless as he was with both decoration and electronics, but he had the advantage of having a wife who was up to date and interested in interior design.

She immediately advised him to take a look at a small vintage shop in central London. The owner had very good taste according to her since she had helped him redecorate the living room.

Although he was not convinced by the idea of entrusting the decorations of his house to a vintage clothing seller who seemed to have no real qualifications as a decorator, he went to see her.

"Can I help you?" she asked as she watched him pace around his small shop.

The place wasn’t very big, but it was bright, everything seemed to be in its right place and the walls had been tastefully painted.

“Are you the owner ?” Sinclair asked as he turned to her.

“Yes. Well, the tenant, but everything in the store is mine. Can I help you ?” she asked again with a warm smile.

Sinclair swallowed hard. It had been a long time since a woman had smiled at him like that, without even knowing who he was and what he had to offer.

“Carla Davis said you could help me,” he began hesitantly.

The young woman’s eyes lit up at the name Carla.

“Oh, she’s a regular customer. What can I do for you ?”

Sinclair told her what he had in mind in a few words, but she seemed to have understood what he wanted.

"Come back tomorrow, I'll show you some sketches."

"Very well, thank you, miss..."

"Anna, Anna Morton," she said, still smiling broadly, revealing two crooked front teeth.

"Sinclair, Sinclair Bryant, nice to meet you," he said, holding out his hand.

She shook it without hesitation. Her hand was small and cold compared to Sinclair's, but the electric shock he felt when he grabbed it had stunned him. He hadn't felt that way since... ever, actually.

When he returned to the store the next day, the sketches were ready as promised.

"It's... minimalist," he said cautiously.

"We can modify it, of course. It would be easier if I could see your house."

"Well, let's do it."

"Now ?"

"Oh, sure ! The store. I'll be back at closing time and take you ?"

Anna hesitated. She didn't know anything about this Sinclair after all and she'd read enough detective novels to know that it was a bad idea to get into a car with a stranger. On the other hand, he was sent by Carla and while they weren't exactly friends, she trusted her enough to believe that she wouldn't send him a raving lunatic for a customer.

"Well, be back in three hours."

With a clock like a Swiss cuckoo, Sinclair was there for closing time. He bundled her into his car and drove through the traffic and rain to his estate.

"It's a bit much for one person all by himself," Sinclair said, a little embarrassed by Anna's silence as she stared at the mansion.

"If you're comfortable there, that's enough, right ?"

"Exactly," Sinclair enthused, "according to studies, feeling at home is to have it all with our ability to create intimate spaces where we feel good and where we can build ourselves, nothing else," he added with a smile.

"And you have that here ?" the young woman asked sincerely.

Sinclair's smile faded slightly. He had that. Before. Before the divorce.

Understanding that she had perhaps touched a sensitive chord, Anna preferred to change the subject by asking him if he intended to let her in or if he was just waiting for her to lose her toes.

"Oh, of course, the temperatures are negative. They're predicting frost for tonight," he said as he opened the door for her.

He showed her the different areas to decorate while mentioning the dangers of global warming, but Anna interrupted him with a blunt and frank remark that disconcerted Sinclair.

"It looks like your living room swallowed a jewellery store..."

"What ?! These gilts are exceptional pieces," he said, slightly offended.

"Everything screams opulence, exceptionality, grandiose. You are most certainly doing the same thing as your neighbour: a display of your money. Nothing screams welcome and warmth, however."

Sinclair was speechless. If only he had known that this was only the beginning.

Throughout the two weeks, the arguments between him and Anna were constant.

"You are supposed to help me, not annoy me," he said one afternoon when she refused to take his advice about a Rococo vase that he thought was lovely but she considered abominable.

"I listen to you, I never stop listening to you. But instead of giving me decorating advice, keep explaining to me why green paint killed our ancestors and why your great-great-great-great grandmother had yellow skin. I didn't quite get the whole powder compact thing."

She frustrated him, but she also intrigued him. She listened to him when he talked about something other than decorating, most of the time with interest. She even asked pertinent questions when he was used to people ignoring him.

"Why didn't you study art ? Or decorating ? Or even fashion ?" Sinclair suddenly asked.

"I had been accepted to the Royal College of Art. But at the time, my mother fell ill and my father was about to lose his job due to staff restructuring. He wasn't sure he'd find a job again given his age, so I gave it up."

"That's a shame," Sinclair murmured.

"That's the truth. Sometimes you have to put your dreams aside."

She said it without sounding bitter, but Sinclair was sure she was hiding her feelings deep down.

"You never thought about going back to school ?"

"I'm too old for that now."

"Nonsense ! It's never too late to start over or even begin. Besides, statistically, it's between the ages of 30 and 40 that many women start studying at university and some even decide to start over to retrain."

She smiled, a sweet smile that made Sinclair melt.

"That's nice Sinclair, but... you need money to study and I have my store. I know I could work and study at the same time, but honestly, I don't know if I'd have the courage."

He nodded. He could understand. Not everyone had a background like his, parents who were financially secure enough to be able to afford to try, fail, or even not give 100%, even if that had never been the case for him. Sinclair had always been a brilliant student, aware of how lucky he was to be able to study.

"Sinclair, what do you want to do with this chandelier?" Anna asked, seeing the gigantic crystal chandelier that proudly sat on the floor of the veranda.

"Put it on the ceiling of the living room of course."

"It's going to be too heavy."

"The salesman assured me it would be perfect."

"And I'm telling you it's going to be too heavy. We've already created a swampy atmosphere with your fountain idea that overflowed and flooded your floor, let's try not to destroy the ceiling."

"It'll hold, I tell you."

The next day, Sinclair and the workers who had installed the chandelier were forced to admit that she was right. When Anna had arrived that morning, the four men were staring at the ceiling with a stupid look.

"You cracked your ceiling, Sinclair," she remarked.

"I saw it, thank you," he grumbled.

"Get someone to come right away so that the crack doesn't get worse and to make sure there's no danger. The only thing missing is the sky falling on our heads."

Seeing how affected he seemed, you had agreed to have dinner with him. The meal had been simple, topped off with a dessert that Sinclair and you devoured down to the last crumb.

"I've always dreamed of greatness. My parents, especially my mother, always said that's what defined us," he confided, pouring himself a glass of whiskey.

"Defining yourself by which meaning ?" Anna asked, sipping her tea.

"No idea. It sounds snobby when you say it like that, but I promise you that my mother is one of the kindest and most respectful women I know. She grew up poor. She didn't know money and luxury until she married my father. I think that's why she always did too much and she passed that little flaw on to me."

Anna placed her hand on his with an indulgent smile. Sinclair's vulnerability had taken her by surprise, but she liked this new side of him, less sure of himself.

"You don't need to impress anyone, Sinclair. You're a good, cultured, kind person. Show it with simplicity."

He watched her, surprised by what she had just said, but also strangely relieved. He turned his hand so that he could close it on Anna's, his thumb caressing the back of her hand.

"It's just a competition, Sinclair," she added softly.

"You're right," he said, "but that's how I am, I always put too much heart into everything I undertake."

"It's a quality."

At least that's what she had thought until the day before the competition. Everything was perfect, the house was sumptuous, but an argument had come to tarnish all that. He had said unfortunate words that he now regretted having said, but it was too late. He had, without meaning to, insulted her and her talent by reducing it to a lack of diploma. As if pieces of paper told everything about the value and abilities of a no one.

"You don't need me anymore, Sinclair," Anna whispered, disappointed and hurt, "good luck with the contest," she added before leaving.

He had treated her like just another assistant, someone of no importance, and he felt so bad about it. He couldn't erase from his memory the hurt look in Anna's eyes, the tears she had held back.

All night, he had lain awake staring at the house. And now, a few hours before the contest began, he wasn't so sure he wanted to enter. Every detail, down to the tiniest sprig of mistletoe, reminded him of Anna. She had, in just two weeks, given him so much more than creative ideas. She had crept into him, slowly but surely and now, and he wanted to know if she could be more than the little vintage clothes saleswoman from Islington. Yes, maybe she could be a little saleswoman, but also his.

"What does winning matter if she's not there to celebrate with you Bryant ?!"

Without waiting, he grabbed his car keys and drove away, leaving all the lights out behind him. Without her, there was no joy, no warmth, neither in the house nor in him.

Except he had no idea where she lived or when that Christmas Eve the store was closed.

"Damn, Sinclair, what an idiot !"

"I couldn't have said it better myself," a voice said behind him.

He turned around with a start. There she was, behind him. He had to pinch himself just to make sure it wasn't a mirage created by his mind.

"What are you doing here ?" they asked in unison.

"I forgot my mother's Christmas present," Anna said with a small laugh, "and you ?"

"I...I wanted to see you."

"See me ?"

"Yeah... about our fight... I'm sorry Anna. I'm an idiot. I... I was stressed..."

"Yeah, I know, you put a lot of effort into the contest," she said indulgently.

"No, well yeah but it wasn't really the contest... I... I had a messy divorce and I was hoping... I don't really know what I was hoping for. Maybe to prove to myself that I don't always destroy everything... But I failed."

"You didn't destroy anything Sinclair. We just had a fight. But the fact that you're here to apologize..." she trailed off, her eyes wide, "Sinclair! The contest! What are you doing here ?!"

"Who cares about the contest. I don't care. None of this makes any sense. Anna, you were able to see the real me, you were able to see beyond appearances and... For the first time in a long time, I'm not afraid to let someone into my life. If... If you want to try and give us a chance of course."

Anna looked at him with wide eyes.

"You dropped the contest just to tell me that ?"

"Yes. Anna, please, let's give each other a chance," Sinclair said, grabbing her hand.

"Because there's already an us?" she said, barely hiding her smile.

"It could start now, if you want."

She moved closer to him, placing a hand on his chest.

"Would you like to come spend Christmas Eve with my parents and me ?"

"Are you already planning on introducing me to your parents?" he said with a smile so bright it could have made the sun jealous.

"Don't push your room. I'll introduce you as a friend. A good friend who had no one to spend Christmas with. And if you're good, then maybe that before midnight, there will be an us."

"That means you're my girlfriend," Sinclair said, grinning like a stupid teenager.

"That means, Mr. Bryant, that together I think we could balance each other out very well."

Without warning, Sinclair leaned in to kiss her, a soft, almost hesitant kiss. And as they walked away hand in hand, Sinclair couldn't help but think that his decorative obsession had been a good thing after all.

#alan rickman #sinclair bryant x reader #sinclair bryant x oc #close my eyes #rickmas2024 #evans23

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racefortheironthrone · 1 year ago

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Would you put Louis XIV as overrated?

Oof, that's a tough one.

It's particularly hard to answer because the reign of the Sun King also saw the tenure of some of the most influential chief ministers in French history: Mazarin, and Colbert.

While perhaps not quite as famous as a certain cardinal whose schemes kept getting foiled by the Three Musketeers, these guys were world-historically important.

Mazarin was Richelieu's political heir, and brought his predecessor's policy of using the Thirty Years War as a way to break the back of Hapsburg dominance to a successful conclusion. The Peace of Westphalia not only served as the foundation for modern international relations, but also expanded France's position in Alsace and the Rhineland - especially when Mazarin pulled off an anti-Hapsburg alliance with the new League of the Rhine.

At the same time that France was winning the Franco-Spanish War, which won them a big chunk of territory in the Low Countries around Artois, Luxembourg, and parts of Flanders, and all of the territory north of the Pyrenees Mountains including French Catalonia. It also got Louis XIV the hand of Maria Teresa, which would eventually create the catalyst for the War of Spanish Succession and the War of Austrian Succession...

And while Mazarin was doing all of this, he was also busy crushing the Fronde uprising led by le Grand Condé, which he eventually accomplished in 1653, and creating a formidble system of centralized royal government through the intendants that ended the power of the feudal nobility.

As for Colbert, he was the guy who figured out how to pay for all of this. The single biggest reason why economists need to shut the fuck up when they talk about mercantilism, Colbert was the financial and economic genius of his age. Remember all those canals I'm so crazy about? Colbert built them. Specifically, he was responsible for the Canal des Deux Mers, transforming France's economy by linking the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.

He also turbo-charged France's economic development by restructing public debt to reduce interest payments and cracking down on tax farmers, reforming (although not ultimately solving) the taxation system of the Ancien Régime by using indirect taxes to get around tax evasion by the First and Second Estate, equalizing (but not ending) internal customs duties, and putting the power of the state into supporting French commerce and manufacturing. This included significant tariffs to support domestic producers, direct public investments into lace and silk manufacturing, and the creation of joint-stock corporations like the French East India Company. (This also meant Colbert's direct promotion of the slave trade and the Code Noir in order to generate hugely profitable investments in Haitian sugar and tobacco plantations for import into France and the rest of Europe.)

This makes it a little difficult to separate out what credit belongs to these guys versus the guy who hired them. What I can say is that Louis was directly responsible for Versailles, but also for the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.

#history #historical analysis #cardinal richelieu #cardinal mazarin #jean baptise colbert #louis xiv #versailles #french history #early modern history #economic development #mercantilism #political economy #early modern state-building #early modern period #early modern europe

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vivelafranceblog · 1 year ago

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Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay

Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey

The ruined abbey church

Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey (French: Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay) was a Cistercian monastery in northern France (Île-de-France), situated in Cernay-la-Ville, in the Diocese of Versailles, Yvelines.

The abbey was founded in 1118 when Simon de Neauffle and his wife Eve donated the land for this foundation to the monks of Savigny Abbey, in order to have a monastery built in honour of the Mother of God and Saint John the Baptist. Vital, Abbot of Savigny, accepted their offer, and sent a group of monks under the direction of Arnaud, who became their first abbot. Besides the founders, others of the nobility came to the aid of the new Savigniac community.

Cernay-la-Ville

Cernay-la-Ville is a commune in the Yvelinesdepartment in the Île-de-Franceregion in north-central France

Cernay-la-Ville - Wikipedia

Address: Domaine de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, 78720 Cernay-la-ville

Phone: 01 42 80 76 76

Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, France *(by Andrew Hayman)

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parzival911 · 1 day ago

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Curious about George... Bush, that is (I)

Thus begins the inaugural deep dive into Herbert Parmet's biography on the 41st President.

A fun fact I've learned along this four-year journey: when it comes to people who've served as President, as of 1989, all were First Families. By that I mean, at least one ancestor (if not both sides) resided in the Thirteen Colonies prior to 1775. All that is, save for two. (Says a lot about the elitism in this country, doesn't it? I think high time we have someone whose ancestors emigrated in.)

Other things I gleaned from the first two chapters...

Paternal Roots in the Family Tree

His grandfather (Samuel Prescott Bush) helped organize the first war chest drive for the Great War, help Bernard Baruch in the War Industries Board, and found the Chamber of Commerce (19)

He also founded the first training-ground for Jack Nicklaus later; he even sang in barbershop :-D

Dear Yale: Whiffenpoof is not a Society; it's just weird. The end.

Bush's father (Prescott) moved to Braintree, MA, home of two other Presidents (and incidentally the first VP to achieve direct promotion to the Presidency, Bush being the last).

Prescott helped his chauffeur (a naturalized Russian-born citizen) both in English and getting his kids college degrees (29).

The Future POTUS Himself

Bush's nickname even in childhood was "Poppy."

"He was not bright. He was a medium student. If you would ask me on a scholastic basis---two hundred kids in our class---and say which were the ones who had the intellectual potential of becoming president of the United States, I could have listed about thirty people. He would not have been on the list." -- Bush's Andover classmate (37)

"He just stood out. During recess, when the kids had free time, there was this kid---just the way he impressed me, all arms and legs, having a helluva good time, laughing. Everybody liked the kid. He just had so much enthusiasm... George came from a home where family was very important." -- Deke, another Andover classmate (40)

Back with more in 9 hours.

Background Soundtrack: Trying to find me? It'll depend on which timestream I'm currently in...

Florence and Bologna (16th century)

Wittenberg (1519)

Worms (February 6, 1521) -> How many Catholics take inspiration from the primary Protestant?

England (1513)

Tenochtitlán (1521) -> First Mayas, now Aztecs; I guess my life theme is... sacrifice? (Either that or evading angry Indigenous clerics. "Hey man, I may be a Knight of Columbus, but I teach the truth! I swear!")

Villa Imperial de Potosí (1545)

British North America ("Salutary Neglect")

Minden (August 1, 1759) -> Seriously, Kubrick?

Ukraine (1905)

Machu Picchu -> Let's go with 1555; that was a good year.

Versailles (1714) -> Forever embedding in memory one of my favorite lessons (and the only one my old principal actually gave me credit for)

Andover (December 1941)

Maryland (tomorrow)

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Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler ( 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP); National Socialist German Workers Party). He was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and dictator of Nazi Germany (as F�hrer und Reichskanzler) from 1934 to 1945. Hitler was at the centre of Nazi Germany, World War II in Europe, and the Holocaust.

Hitler was a decorated veteran of World War I. He joined the German Workers' Party (precursor of the NSDAP) in 1919, and became leader of the NSDAP in 1921. In 1923, he attempted a coup in Munich to seize power. The failed coup resulted in Hitler's imprisonment, during which time he wrote his memoir, Mein Kampf (My Struggle). After his release in 1924, Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting Pan-Germanism, antisemitism, and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. Hitler frequently denounced international capitalism and communism as being part of a Jewish conspiracy.

Hitler's Nazi Party became the largest elected party in the German Reichstag, leading to his appointment as chancellor in 1933. Following fresh elections won by his coalition, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, which began the process of transforming the Weimar Republic into the Third Reich, a single-party dictatorship based on the totalitarian and autocratic ideology of National Socialism. Hitler aimed to eliminate Jews from Germany and establish a New Order to counter what he saw as the injustice of the post-World War I international order dominated by Britain and France. His first six years in power resulted in rapid economic recovery from the Great Depression, the denunciation of restrictions imposed on Germany after World War I, and the annexation of territories that were home to millions of ethnic Germans, actions which gave him significant popular support.

Hitler actively sought Lebensraum ("living space") for the German people. His aggressive foreign policy is considered to be the primary cause of the outbreak of World War II in Europe. He directed large-scale rearmament and on 1 September 1939 invaded Poland, resulting in British and French declarations of war on Germany. In June 1941, Hitler ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union. By the end of 1941 German forces and their European allies occupied most of Europe and North Africa. Failure to defeat the Soviets and the entry of the United States into the war forced Germany onto the defensive and it suffered a series of escalating defeats. In the final days of the war, during the Battle of Berlin in 1945, Hitler married his long-time lover, Eva Braun. On 30 April 1945, less than two days later, the two committed suicide to avoid capture by the Red Army, and their corpses were burned. Under Hitler's leadership and racially motivated ideology, the regime was responsible for the genocide of at least 5.5 million Jews, and millions of other victims whom he and his followers deemed racially inferior.

Adolf Hitler :

F�hrer of Germany

In office : 2 August 1934 – 30 April 1945

Deputy : Rudolf Hess (1933–41)

Preceded by : Paul von Hindenburg (as President)

Succeeded by : Karl D�nitz (as President)

Reich Chancellor of Germany

In office : 30 January 1933 – 30 April 1945

President : Paul von Hindenburg (until 1934)

Deputy : Franz von Papen (1933–34)

Preceded by : Kurt von Schleicher

Succeeded by : Joseph Goebbels

Leader of the Nazi Party

In office : 29 June 1921 – 30 April 1945

Deputy : Rudolf Hess

Preceded by : Anton Drexler

Succeeded by : Martin Bormann

Personal details

Born : 20 April 1889 , Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary

Died : 30 April 1945 (aged 56) , Berlin, Germany

Nationality :

Austrian citizen until 7 April 1925[1]

Citizen of Brunswick after 25 February 1932

Citizen of the German Reich after 1934

Political party : National Socialist German Workers' Party (1921–45)

Other political affiliations : German Workers' Party (1920–21)

Spouse(s) : Eva Braun (29–30 April 1945)

Parents :

Alois Hitler (father)

Klara P�lzl (mother)

Occupation : Politician

Signature :

Military service

Allegiance : German Empire

Service/branch : Bavarian Army

Years of service : 1914–20

Rank :

Gefreiter

Verbindungsmann

Unit :

16th Bavarian Reserve Regiment

Reichswehr intelligence

Battles/warsWorld War I

Awards :

Iron Cross First Class

Iron Cross Second Class

Wound Badge

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Advanced Ceramics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2030

Advanced Ceramics Market Size Was Valued at USD 85.85 Billion in 2022, and is Projected to Reach USD 144.44Billion by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 6.72% From 2023-2030.

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Advanced Ceramics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2030

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Tenipuri Complete Character Profile - Hajime Mizuki

[PROFILE]

Birthday: May 27th (Gemini)

Blood Type: B

Relatives: Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, two older sisters

Father’s Occupation: Enka singer and farmer

Elementary School: North Zaou Private Elementary School (Yamagata Prefecture)

Middle School: St. Rudolph Junior High School

Grade & Class: Third Year | Class 3-1 | Seat 21

Club: Tennis Club (regular, manager)

Committee: Dormitory Management Committee

Strong Subjects: Japanese, English, French, Spanish

Weak Subjects: Calligraphy (since it dirties his hands)

Most Visited Spot at School: Library, reference room

Favorite Motto: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”

Daily Routines: Keeping a rose observation diary

Hobbies: Selecting black tea leaves, teaching table manners [TP]

Favorite Color: Pure white, red [TP]

Favorite Music: A collection of Narciso Yepes’ guitar music

Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Favorite Book: Chemistry books ➜ The Rose of Versailles [TP]

Favorite Food: Vichyssoise, cold capellini pasta with caviar

Favorite Anniversary: March 1st “Please think of it has Hajime Mizuki Day, if you would.” (March 3rd is written as 3月1日 in Japanese. 3 in Japanese is also pronounced as “Mi”, and the 月 character is the “zuki” character in Mizuki’s last name. 1 can also be pronounced as “Hajime”.)

Preferred Type: No one in particular “What would you do if I told you?” ➜ “If I were to say, someone who trusts me.” [23.5]

Ideal Date Spot: A stylish café that’s designed after British Royalty

His Gift for a Special Person: Ten roses

Where He Wants to Travel: Fifth Avenue, New York

What He Wants Most Right Now: Rococo-style tea set ➜ Rose-scented bath bombs [23.5]

Dislikes: Dirty things, dust and pollen (due to allergies)

Skills Outside of Tennis: Singing (opera), keeping things tidy and in order [TP], leading his club members [TP]

Spends Allowance On: Tableware, food

Routine During the World Cup: Applying body cream and getting angry when people use it without his permission

[DATA]

Height: 166cm | 5’5”

Weight: 52kg | 114 lbs ➜ 51kg | 112 lbs [23.5]

Shoe Size: 26.5cm

Dominant Arm: Right

Vision: 1.0 Left & Right

Play Style: All Rounder

Signature Moves: Data Tennis

Number of PCs Purchased: 6

Equipment Brands:

Racket: YONEX MUSCLE POWER7

Shoes: Prince Quick Track Ti (Navy)

Overall Rating: Speed: 2 / Power: 2 / Stamina: 3 / Mental: 4 / Technique: 4 / Total: 15

Kurobe Memo: “To ensure victory, he’s willing to accept any sort of sacrifice and means. But I’d like him to grow in the opposite direction. From someone who watches from the bench, a player who is not constrained by emotions is a reliable one.” <Official Description>

[POSSESSIONS]

What’s in His Bag [20.5]:

Economics and science books: The science book is about genes, which he’s recently become interested in. He supposedly reads the economics books to help pass time

Lip balm: He uses tube lip balm rather than stick since he dislikes the feeling of using pressure

Diary with a lock: All of the contents have already been inputted into his brain. The reason for it being locked is so that it appears intimidating, supposedly

Handkerchief: With rose motifs. He chooses a different pattern each day and carefully irons them

Hair wax: Hair wax for perms made from all-natural ingredients that will not cause irritation, even in contact with skin

Sunscreen: For sensitive skin, his skin turns red when exposed to UV light and it’s essential even during the winter

Cherry-flavored candy: Vicks cherry-flavored medication drops. Cherries are a speciality of Yamagata, Mizuki’s hometown, does he taste them and think of his family…?

Personal laptop: An Apple laptop, it has a high data processing speed. He always checks the latest models and buys high-end ones

Hand mirrors (small and large): Two hand mirrors so he can check his appearance from all sides. The smaller one is a venerable antique

[TRIVIA]

The Prince of Tennis 20.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 12/04/2003

His data collecting and analysis skills are currently on par with Inui’s

He usually wears a cool demeanor, but will reveal a passion he doesn’t normally show when it comes to matches

His plans for matches and play style are all based off calculations and scenarios he deduces

He has a habit of twirling his hair

He is described to have a strong sense of responsibility and pride, but also values human connections and hates loneliness. He has a lonely side to him that always wants to be near his friends, and likes living in a dormitory because of it

He is good at reading people’s thoughts

His casual wear typically consists of rose-patterned shirts. He chooses them himself and believes wearing them to be the best way to express his individuality

He had made Atsushi wear gloves and a red headband to differentiate him from his twin brother

The Prince of Tennis 40.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 12/04/2007

He always thoroughly analyzes his opponents before matches and believes it to be a prerequisite for victory, which is also how he got his favorite motto

He speaks in a more sophisticated manner unsuited for his age, and has a habit of letting out small chuckles

He only takes baths at the dorm’s bath house when he’s alone and refuses to use it if anyone else is in it

He is originally from the Yamagata Prefecture, and grew up near the sea

He is described to be well-behaved and sociable, and despite how he behaves is actually kind and compassionate

He is described to be hard-working, passionate about research, and a very logical thinker that’s good at persuading people. He’s also described to be very serious, dedicated, and tends to have trouble recovering from failure

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 3 | Publication Date: 01/04/2010

He was seen taking a rose petal bath with Atobe

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 6 | Publication Date: 06/03/2011

He was seen having a very elegant tea time with Atobe and Coach Kurobe

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 9 | Publication Date: 09/02/2011

He had been heard yelling at Akazawa over the phone since the latter had broken the bathtub at the St. Rudolph dorms

The Prince of Tennis II 10.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 09/04/2013

He prefers bread over rice, and is very picky when it comes to rice dishes

He is well-known for his very strict roll calls in the dorms. He shows no mercy even to his fellow club members

The Prince of Tennis II 23.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 05/02/2018

At the St. Rudolph dorms, he does the bedtime rounds in place of the matron. He frequently gets angry at Yanagisawa for making a lot of noise in his room

The Prince of Tennis 20th Anniversary Book: Tenipuri Party | Publication Date: 08/02/2019

His father is an enka singer and Ishida is a fan of his works, much to his delight

He is jealous of Fuji’s popularity

Konomi explains that no one else is willing to take charge of the team like Mizuki does and that even after he retires, he’ll still show up to nag them

When he returns home to Yamagata, he speaks the dialect and turns into a simple and honest young man, but then goes back to his usual personality when he’s in Tokyo

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At least 18 people have been arrested after a wave of hoax bomb threats prompted evacuations across France.

The Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, as well as schools, airports and hospitals have all been targeted.

Those behind the disruption are mostly minors, authorities say.

The threats come at a time of heightened tension in France, after a teacher was fatally stabbed by an alleged jihadist last week at a school in the northern city of Arras.

Fifteen regional airports had threats made against them on Friday, from Biarritz, Bordeaux, Nice and Toulouse in the south to Lille and Brest in the north. Airports have been evacuated on several days this week, causing the cancellation of at least 130 flights.

Tourist sites have also been targeted. The Palace of Versailles was closed for the fifth time in a week on Friday after yet another threat, affecting thousands of visitors.

Mayor François de Mazières appealed for the "idiocy" to stop, telling Franceinfo that 10,000-15,000 people visited France's former royal residence every day and warned the hoaxes "could have consequences for attendance".

The Louvre in Paris was also forced to evacuate thousands of visitors last Saturday.

Twenty-two investigations have been launched, Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti told RTL radio on Friday, but the arrests appeared to have no effect on the spate of scares.

France was placed on its highest state of counter-terrorism alert last week following the killing of 57-year-old teacher Dominique Bernard. The suspect, a former pupil at the Gambetta high school in Arras, is a Russian national of Chechen origin.

On Friday, a high school in Grenoble in the south-east was evacuated for the second time in two days, and students and staff were also forced to leave a high school in Bourg-en-Bresse in the east.

Earlier this week, pupils in one Toulouse school were told to go under their tables when a suspect package was spotted in front of the building.

Authorities have arrested several students they suspect of being behind the scares.

A 16-year-old was arrested on Thursday a few hours after his school in Val-d'Oise, north of Paris, was evacuated. Another student suspected of calling in a hoax threat was arrested a few hours after 1,200 pupils had to leave their school premises.

Macron attends teacher's funeral after Arras attack

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Thursday night that 18 people, mainly minors, had been arrested in a space of 48 hours but he stressed that France was under no specific threat.

The threats have been made by phone or email, via a website launched in 2020 to text police officers direct, and by contacting official police social media accounts.

Mr Dupond-Moretti warned those he called "little jokers" that they would be "found and punished".

Authorities are using IP addresses and phone numbers to identify those responsible. Calling in a fake bomb threat is a crime in France that carries up to three years in prison and a €45,000 (£39,000) fine.

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WWII Causes, Events, Consequences

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ChatGPT World War II, spanning from 1939 to 1945, was a global conflict of unparalleled scale and impact. It reshaped the course of history, leaving an indelible mark on the world. In this brief essay, I will attempt to encapsulate the key events, causes, consequences, and legacy of World War II in 1000 words.

Causes of World War II:

World War II was a direct outcome of the unresolved issues and tensions that lingered from World War I. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, imposed harsh penalties on Germany, sowing the seeds of future conflict. Economic hardships and political instability in Europe further exacerbated the situation.

The Rise of Totalitarian Regimes:

In the 1930s, two aggressive and expansionist totalitarian regimes emerged – Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, and Imperial Japan, under Emperor Hirohito. They sought territorial expansion and dominance. Hitler's ambitions in Europe and Japan's invasion of China set the stage for war.

The Path to War:

In 1939, Germany's invasion of Poland triggered the war as Britain and France, honoring their commitments, declared war on Germany. This marked the beginning of a conflict that would eventually involve most of the world.

Major Players and Alliances:

The Axis Powers, led by Germany, Japan, and Italy, formed one side of the conflict. On the other side, the Allies included the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and numerous other nations.

Major Theaters of War:

World War II was a multi-front conflict. The major theaters included:

European Theater: The battlefront in Europe witnessed crucial events like the Battle of Stalingrad, D-Day, and the Holocaust. The Nazi regime's expansion was checked and ultimately defeated through joint efforts of the Allies.

Pacific Theater: Japan's aggressive expansion in the Pacific led to significant battles such as the Battle of Midway and the island-hopping campaign. The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki forced Japan's surrender in 1945.

African and Middle Eastern Theater: Conflict extended to North Africa and the Middle East. The North African campaign and the Battle of El Alamein were pivotal.

Eastern Front: The Eastern Front saw brutal battles between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, with the tide turning at the Battle of Stalingrad, which had profound implications for the war's outcome.

Holocaust and Atrocities:

One of the most harrowing aspects of World War II was the Holocaust. The systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis shocked the world. This monstrous act is a dark stain on human history, highlighting the depths to which hate and prejudice can lead.

Technology and Innovation:

World War II witnessed unprecedented technological advancements. Radar, jet engines, and the development of the atomic bomb are just a few examples of innovations that had lasting impacts on the post-war world.

Consequences of World War II:

The war's consequences were profound and far-reaching:

Destruction and Loss of Life: The scale of destruction and loss of life was immense, with an estimated 70-85 million casualties worldwide.

United Nations: In the aftermath of the war, the United Nations was established, aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations.

Superpower Rivalry: The war marked the beginning of the Cold War, with the United States and the Soviet Union emerging as superpowers, leading to decades of ideological and geopolitical rivalry.

Decolonization: The war accelerated the decolonization of Africa and Asia as colonial powers weakened.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The horrors of the war inspired the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, setting international standards for human rights.

Rebuilding Europe: The Marshall Plan and the reconstruction of Europe helped rebuild war-torn countries and lay the foundation for the European Union.

Nuclear Age: The use of atomic bombs in Japan ushered in the nuclear age, leading to fears of nuclear conflict during the Cold War.

Legacy:

World War II's legacy endures in various forms. It serves as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of unchecked aggression and the importance of diplomacy and international cooperation. The war's impact on geopolitics, technology, and human rights continues to shape the world today.

In conclusion, World War II was a defining moment in history, marked by its unprecedented scale and devastating consequences. It emerged from complex causes, involved major global players, and reshaped the world in its aftermath. The war's legacy is a testament to the enduring importance of peace, diplomacy, and the protection of human rights in a world scarred by conflict and suffering.

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After visiting St. Petersburg and its surroundings (Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo) I thought about how Alagadda would look like being in the Baroque style. And the Northern Capital (as the Russians call it) seemed very suitable to me.

Why is it?

1. Historical appearance. St. Petersburg was founded in the 18th century, so most of the buildings date back to this period. Starting from the foundation and ending with the beginning of the Soviet system, St. Petersburg was the capital, and any major capital has a large number of palaces and large residences, which also affected the appearance of this city.

2. Location. The Northern Capital is located on the seashore, right at the mouth of the river. Of course, there are not as many channels in St. Petersburg as in Venice, but there are much more of them than in other European cities. Bridges in St. Petersburg are a separate topic and almost a business card of the city.

3. Architecture. As I have already said, there are a huge number of magnificent palaces, fantastic temples and exquisite bridges. Of course, the modern look of the center is different from the 18th century, but this entire architectural ensemble, even together with the buildings of the 19th century, creates an overall picture that is difficult to separate from each other — Baroque, Rococo, classicism and Empire look so harmoniously with each other.

There is one more thing that is not touched upon in any way specified in the original document, but was in Venice itself. And these are villas and country residences. Starting from the 15th century, secular construction began to develop in Europe, in particular the palazzo (city palace) and a villa (country palace). The fashion for villas appeared in Venice in the 16th century: noble citizens began to leave for the mainland during the summer. However, the real sensation was made by Versailles — the most famous country palace of the 17th century, with a regular park and a whole complex of various buildings. Russia has decided to keep up with European fashion and since the 18th century country palaces have also appeared in the vicinity of St. Petersburg: Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo, etc. Peterhof is the quintessence of what Versailles once laid. A huge palace complex with dozens of different buildings, a huge regular park with a lot of beautiful fountains. However, the slightly more intimate Tsarskoye Selo impresses with its sophistication and quirkiness of architectural forms.

Well, I hope you got to this point, because here I want to tell you about my thoughts.

The appearance and structure of the city:

Like the original Alaggada, a huge, resplendent city surrounded by black waters. Baroque is a style of excess, so here the structure of the city is different: there are wide avenues, huge squares with colossal obelisks and triumphal arches, extensive parks. As for the latter: unlike the original Alagadda, it is easy to find plants in the city, but they are not all alive: some are completely black and harder than metal, others consist entirely of precious metals and precious stones, and there are also ice-glass.

The city can be divided into five parts: there are four districts on the cardinal directions and one central one. The North belongs to the Black Lord: this is the main entrance from the sea. A large number of light shows and various lavish banquets are held here, as well as theaters give the best performances and concerts around the clock. The South belongs to the White Lord: its streets are covered with white snowdrifts of either doggie or snow. On the squares there are glass palaces and sculptures, white fortress towers, which are constantly demolished by dashing horsemen and horse-drawn covered wagons (Alagadda horses can look completely different, sometimes completely losing their resemblance to terrestrial animals). The East was occupied by the Red Lord: his possessions occupy part of the country forest, and also has access to the sea, so his part of the city is a real hunting ground. Gambling houses, brothels and various clubs are literally around every corner. The Western port belongs to the Yellow Lord: the eyes are blinded by the amount of gold, and the nose hurts from the amount of delicious flavors. Luxury here is so hyperbolized that you can go crazy from this abundance. The center is, oddly enough, a neutral territory: here you can find everything that is in other parts of the city, however, it is a cultural area - a haven for wand-bearers and seekers of knowledge. Museums and libraries, secret societies and chthonic cults — everything that is responsible for the vices of the soul, not the flesh, is here.

But where is the King's palace then? And he is not quite in Alagadda itself. Although country residences belong to the city, however, they are in the distance and it is already more difficult to get into them. The Royal palace and Park ensemble is practically a separate city, but only purely for the courtiers of the King. The regular park impresses with the quirkiness of buildings and plant compositions, and the view from the palace is breathtaking: an alley of obsidian poplars, golden maples and ruby bushes goes far, far to the Black Sea. However, no ordinary guest will be able to reach the sea — the further he goes, the further the coast seems (some have never returned from this endless walk).

There are still residences of various courtiers outside the city, but about them sometime later. I can only say that the White Lord's villa looks more like a huge greenhouse, the Red One has a large English park, the Yellow One's residence is famous for a huge water cascade, and the Black One has organized his own open-air theater.

Thanks for your attention!

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amyonrails · 2 years ago

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U3 - The urban subway

After crossing the Ring it becomes quite obvious that I am now in the city center. The buildings are closer together and consistently multiple stories tall. So from Heidelberger Platz I continue north-west.

[a calm side street in a residential neighborhood; green trees give plenty of shade to the sidewalk and the buildings painted in bright wight and yellow colors]

Similar to the U4 the U3 crosses through a valley halfway between Heidelberger Platz and Fehrbelliner Platz. And in fact this valley is a continuation of the one where the U4 station Rathaus Schöneberg is. But on the U3 there is no station here. Just a bridge over a small lake.

[view over a small lake that is entirely surrounded by green trees]

[a concrete bridge from the side; it has been decorated heavily with graffiti; below one of the arches of the bridge one can see dark, murky water; small ventilation holes reveal that the structure is hollow and hiding the subway from plain sight]

From there it is not far to the next station. Fehrbelliner Platz is where the U3 intersects the comparatively new U7. As a consequence the main station building is a very modern design and apparently there is a nuclear fallout shelter attached to this station. Some of the buildings around this square are used by the city for administration and in case of an attack the workers would evacuate to the station and shelter underground.

[a modern structure with stepped, flat roof pieces that have several rounded corners sits on the other side of a large street; most of the facade is tiled in bright red but a clock tower partially in bright green pokes over the rest of the station]

The line then continues under the Hohenzollerndamm to the station Hohenzollernplatz, both named for the dynasty that ruled over Prussia and then later the German Empire which then due to the incompetence of the Emperor supported Austria-Hungary in the July crisis of 1914 which then led to the first world war and the excruciating death of several million people. Maybe we should think about not naming nice places after awful people like that.

[a staircase to the underground with a station sign is framed by two sturdy rock pillars; on each pillar perches a stone eagle each looking in another direction, seemingly guarding the entrance]

Thematically fitting the next station on the line is Spichernstraße. Named for the small village of Spicheren in France, where a deciding battle in the Franco-German war of 1870 took place. After the German victory in said war, Wilhelm I was crowned emperor of Germany in the occupied Versailles.

Fortunately the place where this station is, is not nearly as grim. It’s a nice and green street with residential buildings and a few shops. The sidewalk is nice and wide and the bike lane forms a really pleasant to ride and safe way to use this straight street to get around.

[the stairs to the station is covered by a blue metal roof; two bikes are parked at frames right next to the entrance; large trees form a green roof for the whole street]

The next station is Augsburger Straße which shares this very simple, modern style of entrance. This station is in fact quite new compared to the rest, as it was opened in 1961 to replace the station Nürnberger Straße. The old station there was deemed too close to the station Spichernstraße which was connected to the U9 at around the same time.

[two stairs to the subway are on opposite sides of a street; each is framed by metal railings to prevent people falling in; a few trees stand in front of modern buildings; a few people mill about the intersection]

From there it is just a few street corners until one suddenly stands in the center of the City West. Wittenbergplatz, for which the station there is named is surrounded by busy stores. The beautiful station building sits right in the center of all the people going to the pricey stores. The U3 is truly a bit magical. With just a bit of time it can get you from a farm to a fancy upper-class department store.

[the station building is built in classical style and looks a bit like a Greek temple; large, blocky columns frame the doors and on window panes above the three entrances is written in golden letters: Bahnhof Wittenberplatz Untergrund Bahn; on a small lawn on the right stands a metal frame with signs; the top one reads: Orte des Schreckens, die wir niemals vergessen dürfen (transl: Places of horror, that we must never forget); the signs beneath list the names of concentration camps]

[a few along the Tauentzienstraße; on the left is the Kaufhaus des Westens, a fancy department store; in the distance among some high rises one can see the Kaiser Wilhelm memorial church, its top a gaping hole; the center of the street has a footpath and green space; thick red pipes snake across the street over the heads of people]

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