#middle rhine

[innocens]

"why wait / to say / at least i did it my way." por lina zelonka Via Flickr: bacharach (rheinland-pfalz, germany) *** instagram / tumblr

[hiddurmitzvah]

This is from my latest project:

This deer appears on the grave of Rabbi Naftali Hirsch Spitz, who was the Av Beit Din, the head of the rabbinical court in Worms (Germany), and he was also mentioned as a gaon, a genius on his tombstone. He wrote important religious commentary books, such as the Maleh Ratzon, in order “to answer all the difficulties in the Talmud”. He died in 1712.

The deer on the tombstone is an example of a tradition in Jewish graves where the name of the deceased appears as a symbol, since Hirsch is German for deer.

You can purchase the Symbols of SchUM Zine, where there are multiple symbols from the Schum cities (Speyer, Worms and Mainz) are depicted with linocut, and you can read the explanations of them, just like above.

You can order a copy here:

hiddurmitzvahshop.etsy.com/listing/1792120058/symbols-of-schum-zine

[gold-rhine]

very easy abyss this time, cleared first try even on my f2p without having to adjust teams. they are so evil for making us fight actual babies tho.

[wgm-beautiful-world]

Hostel Burg Stahleck - DEUTSCHLAND

[fascinatingeurope]

🇩🇪 Sankt Goar and the Ruins of Rheinfels Castle as Seen from the Northeast - a coloured aquatint by Johann Ludwig Bleuler from 1840.

Nowadays, Sankt Goar is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Upper Middle Rhine Valley in Germany.

[rhineposting]

What do you think of Caleb?

Surprisingly, not that much.

Though, my views on him do differ from the common fandom agreement on who he is.

To me, he's just a guy who was dumb enough to leave his young and still impressionable brother behind with the puritans of Gravesfield - even though that by that time, he knew witch hunting was bad, and that even his brother could fall victim to it for the most absurd of reasons.

That, or he didn't change his mind and thought Evelyn was 'one of the good ones' simply because he was into her. Which honestly, isn't that unrealistic, considering even today some men don't find women worthy of respect unless they're hot and into them.

So, I don't really think he was some sort of Saint, like the fandom tends to portray him.

I think he was a guy that was either kind of dumb, or kind of an asshole that just happened to be the lesser evil in this story, simply because he was the victim, and because we didn't actually get to see what kind of person he truly was.

That's about it.

[abwwia]

Hildegard of Bingen aka St.Hildegard

Hildegard of Bingen Hildegard of Bingen aka St.Hildegard (c.1098 – 17 Sep 1179) was a German writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer #HighMiddleAges.#PalianSHOW

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Reference: A Historical Menu

Origin — Food — Drink

1900 — tacos, quiche, schwarma, pizza, osso bucco, paella, tuna, goulash, hamburger, mousse, borscht, grapefruit, éclair, chips, bouillabaisse, mayonnaise, ravioli, crêpes, consommé — Coca Cola, soda water, riesling

1800 — spaghetti, soufflé, bechamel, ice cream, kipper, chowder, sandwich, jam, meringue, hors d‘oeuvre, welsh rabbit — tequila, seltzer, whisky

1700 — avocado, paté, muffin, vanilla, mincemeat, pasta, salmagundi, yoghurt, kedgeree — gin, port, champagne, brandy, sherbet

1600 — omelette, litchi, tomato, curry, chocolate, banana, macaroni, caviar, pilav, anchovy, maize, potato, turkey, artichoke, scone — tea, sherry, coffee, sillabub

1500 — marchpane (marzipan), whiting, offal, melon, pineapple, mushroom, salmon, partridge

Middle English — venison, pheasant, crisp, cream, bacon, biscuit, oyster, toast, pastry, jelly, ham, veal, mustard, beef, mutton, brawn, sauce, potage, broth, herring, meat, cheese — muscatel, rhenish (rhine wine), claret, ale

Old English — cucumber, mussel, butter, fish, bread — beer, wine, water

The evolution of terms for food and drink is an interesting reflection of the history of cultural contact between English-speaking countries and the rest of the world (G. Hughes, 1988).

Source ⚜ Food History ⚜ Writing Notes & References ⚜ Word Lists

[cuties-in-codices]

mary magdalene before her cave in the wilderness

in a vita of mary magdalene, middle rhine, c. 1430

source: Berlin, SBB, Ms. germ. fol. 245, fol. 109r

[kdrtsz]

Travel the World of Imagination: Journeys Beyond Border

Kieth Denmark M. Retes | BSIT1A OVERVIEW:

Switzerland originates from the Old Swiss Confederacy established in the Late Middle Ages, following a series of military successes against Austria and Burgundy; the Federal Charter of 1291 is considered the country's founding document. Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire was formally recognized in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Switzerland has maintained a policy of armed neutrality since the 16th century and has not fought an international war since 1815. It joined the United Nations only in 2002 but pursues an active foreign policy that includes frequent involvement in peace building.

Switzerland is the birthplace of the Red Cross and hosts the headquarters or offices of most major international institutions including the WTO, the WHO, the ILO, FIFA, the WEF, and the UN. It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but not part of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area, or the eurozone; however, it participates in the European single market and the Schengen Area. Switzerland is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern. references: Switzerland - Wikipedia

Switzerland, a small yet influential country nestled in the heart of Europe, stands out in many ways. From its awe-inspiring landscapes to its unique political system, Switzerland offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and global diplomacy that few other nations can match. Its distinct character is a product of centuries of neutrality, innovation, and a deep respect for its heritage, all of which contribute to the nation’s unparalleled reputation on the world stage.

One of the first things that captivates visitors to Switzerland is its breathtaking scenery. The country is dominated by the majestic Alps, with towering snow-capped peaks that attract adventurers and nature lovers from around the globe. Whether it’s skiing in world-class resorts like Zermatt and St. Moritz or hiking through verdant valleys and along crystal-clear lakes, Switzerland offers outdoor experiences that are hard to rival. Beyond the Alps, the country is dotted with picturesque towns, lush meadows, and sparkling lakes, such as Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne, each offering their own unique charm. The country's commitment to environmental preservation further enhances the beauty of these landscapes, ensuring that they remain pristine for future generations.

Swiss culture is characterized by diversity, which is reflected in diverse traditional customs. A region may be in some ways culturally connected to the neighbouring country that shares its language, all rooted in western European culture. The linguistically isolated Romansh culture in Graubünden in eastern Switzerland constitutes an exception. It survives only in the upper valleys of the Rhine and the Inn and strives to maintain its rare linguistic tradition.

Switzerland is home to notable contributors to literature, art, architecture, music and sciences. In addition, the country attracted creatives during times of unrest or war. Some 1000 museums are found in the country.

Among the most important cultural performances held annually are the Paléo Festival, Lucerne Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Locarno International Film Festival and Art Basel.

Alpine symbolism played an essential role in shaping Swiss history and the Swiss national identity. Many alpine areas and ski resorts attract visitors for winter sports as well as hiking and mountain biking in summer. The quieter seasons are spring and autumn. A traditional pastoral culture predominates in many areas, and small farms are omnipresent in rural areas. Folk art is nurtured in organisations across the country. Switzerland most directly in appears in music, dance, poetry, wood carving, and embroidery. The alphorn, a trumpet-like musical instrument made of wood has joined yodeling and the accordion as epitomes of traditional Swiss music.

references: Switzerland - Wikipedia

[mapsontheweb]

Map of the Burgundian Migrations

The Burgundians were an East Germanic people, who originated from the island of Bornholm. Based on Archeology, they were related to the Bergio, a Germanic tribe from scania. Probably already in the First century BCE, the Burgundi would settle in Pomerania. With the arrival and slow migration of the Goths towards Oium/Scythia, the Burgundians would be divided into 2 groups - One Group went with the Goths to the Scythian Lands, forming the tribe of the Urugundi, which would become known for it's military skills after continious raids against the Romans under the Goths and Huns, and the Second Group staying in Poland and going southwest, probably in alliance with the Vandals in particular the Silingi.

The Burgundians would then slowly make their way to the Main river by the late 3rd Century and with them joined a group of Varisci, a small suebic tribe which inhabited northern Bavaria at the time. These Burgundians were accompanied by a group of Silingi, and the two would attempt to raid the Roman Empire, but were crushed in an unmentioned Battle and a large part would be resettled to Britannia Prima and Britannia Caesarienis. Together with the Silingi, Quadi, Hasdingi, Buri, Warini, Alans and a couple of Gepids, the Burgundians would cross the Rhine in 406 AD, but unlike the other tribes, would settle in the Lands located on the Middle Rhine and would, for a short time, occupy cities like Strassbourg, Speyer and Worms. They were then granted the status foederati and their Lands were limited to the City of Worms. However, not according to the plans of the Romans, the Burgundians would raid Upper Gallia Belgica. Aétius, fed up with this, called in Hun Mercenaries, which destroyed the Kingdom of the Burgundians on the Rhine and killed almost the entirety of the Burgundian Population.

Afterwards, they would be settled into Sapaudia, located in modern day western Switzerland and north-eastern France, in the year 443. They would form an important part of the Roman foederati, fighting in the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, and would form an alliance with the Visigoths. In 456, the Burgundians would reform their Kingdom, and expand their Influence along the entire Rhone river. In 500 AD, the Kingdom would experience a brutal civil war, which would enlargen Frankish influence across the Kingdom. In 534 The last King of the Burgundians, Godomar II, would be defeated by Frankish King Childebert I and Chlothar I at the Battle of Autun, and their Kingdom would be integrated within the Empire of the Franks. Luckily for the Burgundians, their name would live on in Bornholm until the 11th Century, and the Name of Burgundy would be kept until today. The Burgundians were rapidly assimilated into Gallo Roman Society.

By: Rodnoverkind'/ Polbst Kortiz

[heterotopian]

The Tale of Two Cities according to Stephi and Heiko - Part 485

We talked about vacations as well as the weather in Germany this year, which ist still a mix of sunny and rainy days. Actually, Munich and Cologne are waiting for its next four days of hot weather. And while it’s still holiday season, there are possibilities to do some holiday activities during such hot days.

Munich for example offers the possibility to go surfing in the middle of the city near be the English Garden at the Eisbachwelle. That is shown in the first picture and it’s quite a sight to see surfers in the middle of the city.

The second picture shows the so called Kölsche Riviera, a spot by the river Rhine that is named after the famed Riviera. It is a great place to lie in the sun or shadow or even put your feet in the river. You shouldn’t take a dip in the river due to the ship traffic and the dangerous current the ships bring with them. Yet, it’s a beautiful place.

Do you have any spots in your town or area that gives the feeling of a vacation?

[shelyue99]

Lewis Nixon's Eulogy by Dick Winters

From the USAHEC archive (emphasis are mine):

I first met Lewis Nixon at Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia, in April, 1942.

We both volunteered for the parachute troops in August, 1942 and we were both assigned to Co. E, 2nd Bn., 506th Parachute Infantry at Camp Toombs, Toccoa, Georgia.

We were together for the rest of World War II.

I have many memories of Lewis in combat.

1) 0n D-day I was involved in a fight to take over a battery of 105mm. cannon, firing on Utah Beach. During the battle Lewis went down Causeway #2 to the beachhead and brought back the first two tanks to come ashore at Utah Beach. He brought them to me to help finish off the battle.

From that point on, it seemed that every time I was committed to a fight, I found Nixon walking beside me.

2) In Holland, on September 17th, 1944, Operation Market Garden, right after the jump, Lewis was by my side as we approached the bridge at Son. The Germans blew the bridge and rocks and pieces of timber fell all around us.

3) 0n September 22, 191m, Company E was sent out as an advance party to secure Uden, a small town along Hell’s Highway.

I had only 80 men. We were cut off and surrounded. Nixon was with me.

Together, we went up a church tower for better observation of the battle. As we huddled behind the parapet, under the big church bell, a German evidently spotted us and sent a bullet to ring the bell over our heads. We literally jumped down the stairs in about two strides.

4) 0n September 25, 1944, the Germans cut Hell’s Highway again, this time south of Veghel. Nixon was again beside me as we crossed a big field to relieve the roadblock. In the middle of the field we came under machine gun fire from German Royal Tiger tanks and troops from the 6th German Parachute Regt.

As we hit the dirt, Nixon had a bullet hit the front of his helmet at such an angle that it just grazed his forehead, never breaking the skin, leaving only a brown mark on his forehead, before exiting through the side of his helmet.

l happened to look his way as he took off his helmet, looked at it and smiled. He refused to keep that helmet as a souvenir.

5) 0n October 5, 1944, in Holland, after a particularly hard fight, again, it was Nixon checking up on me to see how I was doing. It was Nixon who gave me his canteen when I asked for a drink of water - yes, the canteen was full of water - not Vat 69!

6) At Bastogne he had his name drawn out of the hat in a lottery that would have given him a 30 day leave in the States.

He refused the offer, saying he wanted to stay with the outfit on the line. How do you explain that kind of dedication? That kind of dedication is never talked about by the men, but it is never forgotten. At that time we were very short on men and officers, especially good , proven officers.

7) Nixon was moved from the 2nd Bn staff 'to the 506th Regimental staff as S-3, Plans and Training Officer. He was a key man in keeping the regiment together during the biggest battle of World War II at Bastogne.

8) 0n March 24, 1945, in Operation Varsity, the 17th Airborne jumped across the Rhine as the big push started to cross the Rhine River and go for Berlin. Lewis made that jump as an advisor. The plane he was in was shot down. As jumpmaster, he and three other men made it out before the plane crashed.

9) We were together every step of the way from D—Day to Berchtesgaden, May 8th, V-E Day.

Lewis Nixon was the best combat officer that I had the opportunity to work with under fire. He never at any time showed fear, and during the toughest times he could always think under fire. Very few men can think while under fire; very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.

Lewis always trusted me. While we were in training, before combat, Lewis hid his entire inventory of Vat 69 in my footlocker, under the tray holding my socks, beneath my underwear and sweaters. What greater trust, what greater honor could I ask for than to be trusted with his precious inventory of Vat 69?

While sharing all those days and experiences in training and in combat, we also shared our memories of our families, our school days, of our growing up, of our friends at home.

I felt as though I knew his mother, his father, his sister. I knew all about his grandparents on both sides of the family. He had a excellent heritage from both sides. He had been sent to excellent schools, and an Ivy League College. He had great wealth, was good-looking, had an excellent vocabulary, was very well-spoken; he was very well—read, smart, and had a good sense of humor. He had all the ingredients one could ask for to make a happy life - except one factor - LOVE!

Until Lewis met and married Grace he had never found or experienced true love.

It was only after his marriage to Grace that he found true happiness, peace within himself.

Together they travelled to just about every corner of the world; they shared many wonderful experiences together.

Grace demonstrated her love over these past years through her care for Lewis. Without the love and care-of Grace, Lewis would have died many, many years ago.

Whenever Grace would talk to me on the telephone, or write me a letter or a Christmas card, the message was always the same.

"Lewis is so brave; he never complains, he always has a smile for me whenever I come into his room — and that just makes it all worthwhile." I am sure those words are familiar to all of you here today.

I am also sure that all of you will agree with me when I say that with that smile Lewis gave Grace each day, it was his way of saying:

Thank you, Grace, for your care.

Thank you, Grace, for your patience in these trying times..

Thank you, Grace, for being faithful and understanding.

Thank you, Grace, for your love.

[gold-rhine]

i still havent played new patch's world quests bc i'm having to solve car problems and too much social life. freeing sunday this weekend to stay at home and finally go to the institute bc it looks so cool

[wgm-beautiful-world]

Burg Stahleck - DEUTSCHLAND

[terriblewomanyuri]

The yuri labyrinth is fully complete.

A total of 179 characters.

Legend and closeups under the cut.

I don't ship every single ship on here all at once, but mapping it out as if I do is far simpler. For example, I'm not shipping Talulah with Frostleaf and Alina at the same time I'm shipping her with Eblana.

Regular lines represent a serious relationship as opposed to the dashed lines, which represent a casual relationship.

Arrows represent a one-sided crush, sense of adoration, or a character hitting on another, hence why Tomimi has three pointing at Gavial.

The large triangles indicate a power imbalance, with the thicker end indicating the one in control. It's for the girltoys.

A cut through a line (like between Saria and Kirsten) marks a severed relationship. I anticipated more of these.

Trans flag colorpicked from Blue Poison. The trans flags mark characters I usually hc as transfem, not all of them. Was a bit hesitant on Friskarm, but I like T4T, so I did it.

Non-binary flag colorpicked from Reed the Flame Shadow's E2 and Eblana's art.

Ace flag colorpicked from Dorothy's E2.

Closeup of mono relationship and poly triad block, containing 56 characters.

Ari is the medic NPC with us in Chernobog and most of the main story, her name given in the Anterior story of the Vigilo vignette. Mina is the medic NPC living and raising a child with Meteor in Meteors OpRecs. Lana is the girl Meteor is REALLY close with as a child.

The manhua characters at the bottom are Lammy (right) and unnamed (left). Lammy is feeding a cake to the unnamed Feline woman in the panel their icons are screenshotted from.

They appear at 63% on chapter 7 of the Rhine Labs: Records of Originium manhua here:

Talulah/Eblana is toxic yuri, of course, hence the imbalance marker.

Nearl/USSG polycule closeup, containing 13 characters. The pentagon in the middle represents the USSG polycule. I'm not drawing every single individual line.

Closeup of Ch'en/Bagpipe polycule, with a total of 10 characters.

Closeup of Naumann triad, Asbestos polycule, and Browntail affair, with 4, 4, and 3 characters each. Yucatan is labeled "Butch," with an arrow pointing towards him (he/him butch lesbian).

Closeup of Texas polycule. This one was the hardest to hash out. Started as a polycule with a connecting hexagon in the middle, changed into the current form. Total of 10 characters.

Ignore Keller and Earthspirit.

Closeup of Abyssal Hunters/Kal'tsit polycule, with 22 characters. The triangle marks an imbalanced relationship between Specter and Irene, with Irene as Specter's girltoy. Just a little. Same with Specter and Andreana.

The image connecting Heidi and Golding is a screenshot of this post:

A closeup of the Rhine Lab polycule. There are 8 people within the polycule.

The Penis Sylvestris/Blemishine Polycule. I contemplated giving Wild Mane three trans flags, but decided it would be confusing. There are 9 characters.

The Gavial/Blaze polycule. There are 14 characters.

Read Toddifons's OpRec if you want an explanation for Eunectes being Closure's girltoy, Eunectes x Toddifons, and Blaze hitting on Toddifons.

Closeup of the A1 and Glasgow polycules, with 6 and 5 characters each.

The Angelina polycule. There are 9 characters. The manhua characters are all featured in the Angelina: Sketches of this Messenger's Journey manhua.

For anyone wondering, Provence's age is listed as "As old as Angelina," while Angelina's age is listed as "As old as Provence." They also spent some time together as Catastrophe Messengers when Angelina was starting out.

The woman on top is Ada, featured in Chapter 13.

The woman to the right is Eileen, with Inam wrapping her arm around her shoulders in the panel shown as Inam asks "What? Aren't I good enough company?" This panel is from 3% in to Chapter 1.

The woman on the bottom left is Maertha, a Feline young adult who has been waiting for Angelina's return for five years (since she was young, probably 12-14) and is laughing after finally meeting her again. She first features in Chapter 6.

The woman to the bottom middle is Eliza, an Archosaurian woman who is awed by Angelina's arts.

The woman on the bottom right is Indie Lightrace. In canon, she's a cis male, but I am wise. She is Eliza's mentor.

Link to the manhua here:

I don't think I need to explain Scavenger x Provence.

The Jessicule. There are 6 characters. I really enjoyed the scene where Almond hugs Jessica and slips a piece of paper into her coat... so cute. Coldshot x Jessica needs no explanation. The Cautus woman is Tila, Clip Cliff's intelligence officer. She also buys Coldshot a drink.

No explanation for Tila x Sylvia. I just think that it would be funny if she moved on from her fiance dying via hooking up with a hot Cautus woman. I also like Tila and Sylvia's designs and think they both deserve girlfriends.