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seafarers: Morning in Prague by Markus Grunau

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:49:56 -0400

seafarers:

Morning in Prague by Markus Grunau

mads-dittmann-mikkelsenn: //CASUALLY SETS SELF ON FIRE

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:21:12 -0400

mads-dittmann-mikkelsenn:

//CASUALLY SETS SELF ON FIRE

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:32:06 -0400

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:31:39 -0400

divinecross: theeverydaygoth: See the thing about being an evil villain is that instead of letting...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:12:33 -0400

divinecross:

theeverydaygoth:

See the thing about being an evil villain is that instead of letting your inner demons fester and weaken you, you can control them and ride your majestic, winged beasts of terror into battle against your enemies

^ why vilains are great

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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:41:44 -0400

RAMONES!!!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:32:20 -0400

RAMONES!!!

meganmachine: Hannibal to Will Graham, from Red Dragon

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:31:06 -0400

meganmachine:

Hannibal to Will Graham, from Red Dragon

bohemea: Dita Von Teese

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:06:06 -0400

bohemea:

Dita Von Teese

theunseeliequeen: Inspiration Encyclopedia → Venetian...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:05:13 -0400

theunseeliequeen:

Inspiration Encyclopedia → Venetian Courtesans

There were two types of courtesan. In one category was a type of courtesan known (in Italy) as the cortigiana onesta, or the honest courtesan, who was cast as an intellectual. In the other was the cortigiana di lume, a lower class of courtesan. Although the latter was still considered better than an average prostitute, the former was the sort most often romanticized and treated more-or-less equal to women of the nobility. It is with this type of courtesan that the art of “courtisanerie” is best associated.

The cortigiane onestewere usually well-educated and worldly (sometimes even more so than the average upper-class woman), and often held simultaneous careers as performers or artists. They were typically chosen on the basis of their “breeding”—social and conversational skills, intelligence, common-sense, and companionship—as well as their physical attributes. It was usually their wit and personality that set them apart from regular women. They were prostitutes in the sense that sex was one of their obligations, but unlike the average prostitute, sex constituted only a facet of the courtesan’s array of services. For example, they were expected to be well-dressed and ready to engage in a variety of topics ranging from art to music to politics.

In some cases, courtesans were from well-to-do backgrounds, and were even married—but to husbands lower on the social ladder than their clients. In these cases, their relationships with those of high social status had the potential to improve their spouses’ status—and so, more often than not, the husband was aware of his wife’s profession and dealings. (x)

"In reality, hope is the worst of all evils, because it prolongs man’s torments."

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:01:14 -0400

“In reality, hope is the worst of all evils, because it prolongs man’s torments.”

- Friedrich Nietzsche (via inmoonlitwaters)

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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:59:10 -0400

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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:53:33 -0400

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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:34:46 -0400

"Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive."

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:54:11 -0400

“Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive.”

- Josephine Hart (via quote-book)

"(Red Dragon/Hannibal TV spoilers below) ‘You don’t want any of your personal facts in his head. You..."

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:24:51 -0400

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(Red Dragon/Hannibal TV spoilers below)

‘You don’t want any of your personal facts in his head. You know what he did to Will Graham.’
‘I read about it when it happened.’
‘He gutted Will with a linoleum knife when Will caught up with him. It’s a wonder Will didn’t die. Remember the Red Dragon? Lecter turned Francis Dolarhyde onto Will and his family. Will’s face looks like damn Picasso drew him, thanks to Lecter. He tore up a nurse in the asylum. Do your job, just don’t ever forget what he his.’
‘And what’s that? Do you know?’
‘I know he’s a monster. Beyond that, nobody can say for sure. Maybe you’ll find out…’

”

- Jack Crawford to Clarice Starling, The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris (via silenceofthelambsfandom)

lulz-time: thatneedstogo: Best response to the “are you on your...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:32:41 -0400

lulz-time:

thatneedstogo:

Best response to the “are you on your period?” question goes to Leonardo DiCaprio

and he still hasn’t got an oscar

This post has been featured on a 1000notes.com blog.

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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:57:43 -0400

most of the fandoms: our villain is such a misunderstood baby.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:50:32 -0400

most of the fandoms: our villain is such a misunderstood baby.
hannibal fandom: hannibal is a great big bag of dicks. but a charming one

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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:45:04 -0400