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A program that helps refugees resettle in the United States has expanded to include LGBTQ+ people who have been threatened and harassed in their home countries.

 
 

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.

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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.

 

In November 2023, I stumbled upon an article about a virtually unknown ancient site that captured my imagination - a place that seemed to defy explanation with what appeared to be a floating door on a flat-topped mountain. This enigmatic site, located in Hejin City, Shanxi Province, China, sparked a viral sensation with its blend of natural and man-made mysteries. Despite its sudden fame, the fortress vanished from the limelight as quickly as it appeared, leaving many questions unanswered.

Determined to uncover the secrets of this ancient fortress, I embarked on a meticulous quest to learn more about this elusive site. My initial research led me to various names like ‘Longmen Fortress’ and ‘Wiezhaung Village Castle,’ with some even dubbing it a ‘Nephilim Hideout.’ However, none seemed officially recognized, prompting me to name it the Hejin City Fortress.

 

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.

 

An aerial view of 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.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago

"Free speech" has always been a right-wing dog whistle for about a decade now. It has nothing to do with anyone's legal right, it's a means to claim victimhood and justify attacking others as "defense".

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago

It's quite easy to understand: If you aren't white and successful in sports, you are not a real woman™.

[–] [email protected] 50 points 3 months ago (6 children)

European people: But... but what if we had a system of medical care for puppies, so that they do not die so often?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Hello, friend! Have some 🥜 🌰

[–] [email protected] 54 points 3 months ago (6 children)

"Nothing Is More Powerful Than an Idea Whose Time Has Come"

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[–] [email protected] 49 points 4 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 62 points 4 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 months ago

Become the Manic Pixie Dream Girl you were looking for!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 months ago (3 children)

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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