The quality issues of "Rings of Power" aside, for anyone who believes that Tolkien's works don't include moral grayness, there is only one response: Fëanor.
The first castle of Montepò was erected around 1000, but the structure was mostly redone during the Renaissance. Later additions were removed in the 19th century in order to restore the Renaissance look. It is now a high class winery.
OC by me, CC0
The castle goes back to the 12th century when it protected a bridge over the river Loire. It modified to fit the tastes of the late Renaissance in the 15th and 16th century, though some parts of the original 12th century building are still visible.
The castle is part of the UNESCO world heritage site of the Loire valley.
The Altenburg ("old castle") goes back to the early 12th century. It suffered heavy damages in the peasant uprisings of the 16th century and was further damaged by a landslide in the 18th century. A charity took over the ruin in the early 19th century and restored the castle.
The likely origin of the castle was in the 13th century, though its precise date of construction is unknown. It was renovated in the 17th century, though another renovation in 1901 aimed to restore its medieval appearance. It serves as a hotel today.
It is sometimes referred to as one of the most beautiful moated castles in France.
The castle was originally build in the 12th century in order to protect a bridge over the river Loue. After it got damaged during wars in the 17th century, the buildings were rebuilt and modified in the 18th century, though the medieval layout remained mostly intact.
Photo by Doume Piazzolli on Flickr.
The castle goes back to the 11th century, but today's buildings are mostly from the 15-17th century.
Fun fact: The castle was the ancestral seat of the Estaing family, but the family lost it in the early 19th century. The former French president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing bought the castle back in 2005.
Additionally to what has already been mentioned: People are susceptible to politics that confirm their prejudices. Right-wing political thought is largely based on confirming that whatever prejudices people hold, they are morally good and justified. Thus elevating an in-group above out-groups. That is a powerful lure.
This keep are the last remains of a 11th century castle in the small town of Auneau-Bleury-Saint-Symphorien. It stands adjacent to (but is not connected to) residential quarters from 16th century.
Character by Gardelucina and art by PomPomNotes
Most of the building dates from the 14th and 15th century, with some renovations from the 19th century. The mill was operating until the early 20th century.
"Free speech" has always been a right-wing dog whistle. It has nothing to do with anyone's legal right, it's a means to claim victimhood and justify attacking others as "defense".
But I think it’s possible he is an unthinking and arrogant man who would simply shrug at what happened on his platform
Dog dammit, liberal pundits, stop effing white-washing Musk and his beliefs. He is a fascist. Don't make effing excuses for him when the guy is pining for a civil war.
It's quite easy to understand: If you aren't white and successful in sports, you are not a real woman™.
European people: But... but what if we had a system of medical care for puppies, so that they do not die so often?
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"Nothing Is More Powerful Than an Idea Whose Time Has Come"
So soll [...] das Ablehnen einer zumutbaren Arbeit mit erhöhten Leistungskürzungen geahndet werden
Das Bundesverfassungsgericht hatte entschieden, dass Sanktionen verfassungswidrig sind, wenn die Bezüge unter das Existenzminimum fallen. Aber wie üblich scheint unseren Regierenden aller Parteien egal zu sein, was in Deutschland Recht ist, wenn es die Möglichkeit gibt Menschen zu schaden, die sich nicht wehren können.
Also interesting in that regard Androgen insensitivity syndrome: Despite different root causes, it is something of the opposite of Chapelle syndrome. People who possess XY chromosomes, but possess female genitalia.
It still bothers me that the cube inside the cube is bigger than the outer line, despite forming the outer line during the intro animation. It will never stop bothering me.
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The fortified facade of the church Saint-Barthélemy in Le Fossat (Ariège, France)
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The photo is by Serge Imbert on Flickr
The church was built in the 14th century.
French Wikipedia article with a few more details about the church
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The way I interprete Tolkien, I think he meant Fëanor as an example how even the best among the best can be corrupted by their hatred. He does not mince words in regards to Fëanor's positive attributes after all.