Armor From The Late Medieval And Early Modern Era, World Museum, Vienna.

My flesh, my home 🦪 🫧

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

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

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

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

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

Romancing Thanatos has been a highlight of this game for me so have some fanart~

why does this sound like it came from a repressed gay war poem

“Thank you for taking care of me, Max.“  “Sam, don’t…” “No, really. I wasn’t me anymore. And I never would have wanted to force you to–"  “Oh, shut up about that. Nobody forced me to do anything. I’d lug you around for centuries if I had to. We’re partners, right?”

fanart or… i guess a fan comic of my favorite sam and max fic “Together Forever” ive wanted to make something for it for over a month, and i could never decide what scenes to portray so it spiraled into me spending three days on this! if you havent read it before, please check it out!!

patron saint of one way trips

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sam sam and max absolutely has autism i do not accept constructive criticism on this matter

“she adores pretty things, and witty words”

Fnaf 2 withered foxy jumpscare

lousy golfer