#monarchy

[charlesoberonn]

[prokopetz]

It's kind of a trip seeing people debate which kings and emperors were the "good" ones when every single one of the rulers in question has a documented history of having people tortured to death for the crime of slightly annoying them.

[destielmemenews]

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[teethwreath]

a little bird told me that a mysterious helicopter just arrived and then departed from buckingham palace

[illustratus]

[vintage-tigre]

16th-century plate armor perfectly illustrates when battlefield defense evolved into wearable high art. Crafted for nobility, the incredibly intricate floral and grotesque etchings served as the ultimate status symbol, showcasing the massive wealth and power of monarchies.

Master armorers utilized advanced metallurgical techniques to ensure these suits offered both maximum protection and breathtaking art.

[floofshy]

"the divine right of kings is important; which is why we, a democracy, keep the rightful heir in a cage and poke her with a stick until she changes government policy to what we want."