#prince don pedro

[msue0027]

The worst she can say is "no"

#much ado about nothing #much ado about nothing 2011 #go watch it #catherine tate #beatrice #it matters how she says it tho #prince don pedro #adam james #i'm still at it #and probably will never be over #i'm making polish subtitles #help

[titanicnerd-blog]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46742293/chapters/117850966#workskin

CHAPTER TWO!

#much ado about nothing 1993 #much ado about nothing #don pedro x cassandra #get thee a wife #hero x don john #don john x hero #princes #ao3 fanfic

[rodrigogranda333]

The Water Cycle – Alchemy In America?

─ VERSION OF THE MARGINAL NOTES TO THE THIRD HYMN; to Tlaloc

── “Ahvia mexico teutlaneviloc”. means: “In Mexico one borrows from the god.”

── “Amapanitl an nauhcampa ye moquetzquetl” means: “Paper flags in the four directions have stood up.”

#The Water Cycle #Alchemy In America #Tlaloc #Coat of arms #Ferdinandi Cortesii #Hyspania #Narratio #Cortés Hernán #López de Gómara Francisco #Nicholas Thomas #historie of the conquest of the VVeast India #new Spayne #Prince Hernando Cortes #marques of the Valley of Huaxacac #The fourth report that Hernando Cortés #Governor and Captain General for His Majesty in the New Spain #Lord Don Carlos Emperor Forever Augustus and King of Spain #letters and reports that the captains Pedro de Alvarado #Diego Godoy #Fourth Relation #Tenuxtitlan #15 October 1524

[lunadove]

Thinking about David Tennant and Catherine Tate’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and just loving the fact that in any other play, they’d be the side characters.

Cause Hero and Claudio are the main drama of the plot - they’re the “love at first sight”, misunderstandings abound, tears and yelling and heartbreak couple.

Comparatively Beatrice and Benedict are low drama. Their biggest issue is getting over themselves to realize they’re in love. They do have a little bit of yelling and crying when Beatrice asks Benedict to kill his best friend. But he’s against it for a grand total of 30 seconds until they talk about it and he agrees, and then they go back to being stupidly cute in love together.

Beatrice asks Benedict to defend Hero’s honor, but the dual doesn’t even happen cause everyone realizes they were tricked by that point. Benedict isn’t part of the big “shaming Hero at the alter” drama - it took several minutes of Claudio being the world’s biggest drama king for Benedict to realize something MAY have happened to throw off the wedding plans. Beatrice and Benedict’s impact on the overall plot is really low. The priest comes up with the plan to reunite Hero and Claudio, Dogberry exposes the villain’s plans, Beatrice and Benedict are there for emotional support, to show how a more emotionally mature couple acts, and to basically tell Claudio and Don Pedro they’re acting really shitty.

They’re so low in terms of the overall story that they barely interact with the villain. They spend a whole play flirting and being in love with each other (to the point where all their friends can see it), and Don John doesn’t even think about ruining their relationship too, they’re so far off his radar.

I love Much Ado About Nothing cause it’s a play where all the rules are flipped on their heads - the typical climatic event of a dual is cancelled, the villain runs off and is an afterthought rather than being dramatically caught, even the entire plan of ruining Hero and Claudio’s wedding is (in terms of acting against the prince) small. Don John hates his brother, but he’s too spineless to even actually try and act against him so he’s just making up rumors. It’s not even a DIRECT ATTACK against Don Pedro - he’s just hoping to ruin his brother’s friend’s wedding.

And Beatrice and Benedict, who normally would be comedic side characters, are the heroes of the plot. I personally think it’s why they’re so beloved - leave the screaming and crying and heartbreak to the other characters - they’re FUN.

#much ado about nothing #david tennant #catherine tate #william shakespere #beatrice x benedict #shakespeare

[whatsfourteenupto]

Not to sidebar from Doc Who again but I’m rewatching Much Ado 2011 (again) and I’ve just noticed how several times in the wedding scene Benedick moves to physically intervene on Hero’s behalf and is ordered to stop by Don Pedro. He is told by his prince to stop and then to leave and yet he still rushes back to help as soon as the others are gone how does this scene keep getting better Jesus CHRIST

#much ado about nothing #much ado about nothing 2011 #wedding scene my beloved #like listen #listen #I’ve been hung up on how Benedick shields Hero from Leonato in the next scene #since the first damn time I watched this #man self-admittedly doesn’t know WHAT is going on #but knows that it’s wrong #and steps in to protect both Hero and Beatrice #(and don’t get me STARTED on Beatrice in these two scenes and how she’s doing her level best to do the same as Benedick but can’t) #(Beatrice my LIFE) #and David Tennant’s ability to go from joking to observing to ‘don’t fucking try it’ instantaneously #is just #beyond comprehension #but I hadn’t noticed this bit before #Pedro at one point physically holds him back #which #fuck you pedro #fuck you your shoes and the horse you rode in on #but that’s another post #man Benedick rushing back to help has always been great #but now with not just the implication but the CONTEXT that he’s been TOLD NOT TO #even better #11/10 #no #1100/10 #fucking hell I love this play

[imajinxnation]

hi. how are you?

would it be okay to request a don john x reader where the reader lived with Hero and Beatrice? And to see what would happen in the play if an anxious reader was there?

Love Letters

Don John x FEM!Reader

SUMMARY // You're an old friend of Hero and Beatrice, and are staying with them for a little bit, but you catch the eye of a certain bastard prince..

TW // Angst, Fluff, Suggestive..

Gif is by @scarlettspectra

Not really proud of the ending, but whatever!

The moment you showed up to Messina, Don John's eyes were on you, silently judging and analyzing you in your every move and mannerism. You'd caught him staring at you on more than one occassion, and every time you tried to figure out what it was that he was looking at you with. Was it hatred? Jealousy? Lust? You had absolutely no idea, nor did you want to find out, especially if it was one of the first two options. You had heard about what had happened to Hero, and didn't want to be on the receiving end of the stick of Don John's mischievious, envious schemes.

You see, after what Don John had done to Hero and everyone else involved, he was only in jail for a short time before Don Pedro gave him pity, being the ever so forgiving man he was. Despite his brother being a bastard child, he still loved him, and got him out of jail, but only if John never strayed from his side in public.

John liked to think he was discrete with his subtle glances coming your way, but Pedro knew.. ohhhh, he knew. Pedro was quite the romantic at heart and could always tell when someone was in love and pining after their love, but he had never expected for John to take an interest in you. John had been more inclined to brothels for one night and leaving when he was done, so it came to quite a shock when Pedro noticed the look in his half-brother's eyes when you were present.

One night when John was asleep, Pedro had gathered his closest friends in the garden with him, including Hero and Beatrice, to tell them of the wonderful plan he had thought of for his bastard brother and you.. When he told everyone what he had noticed, everyone was shocked at how he knew, as John had such a mean pokerface, it would seem as if he had no soul at all!

Pedro told them all of how this might be the answer to curing John's evil ways, and making him see the world in a lighter, more positive perspective! If John was to have you, and you were to reciprocate his feelings, then Pedro truly believed his brother would try to be a better man.. Oh, if only he knew what chaos this would stir..

"(Y/n), a letter has come for you!" Beatrice called out, a small smirk on her face as she flipped through the rest of the letters, keeping yours on the table while she read through the other ones.

You come tumbling down the stairs, your feet banging on the creaky floorboards as you race down in surprise.

"For me!? Who could that be? I have no family here, I'm just visiting!" You say, excited yet confused.

Beatrice nods her head, gesturing to the letter on the kitchen table while trying to hide her smirk by holding one of the other letters up to her face, as if she was reading it very closely. She watched as you opened the letter carefully and took out its contents, the wax seal the mark of Don John, which you didn't know it was.

You read through it carefully:

'Dear, (Y/n),

It seems as though you have caught my attention, and I, hopefully, have caught yours. Tonight at dawn, I will be in the rose garden near the fountain. Come find me, I want to share something with you,

D.J.'

Your heart skips a beat and your face flushes, your cheeks and ears getting hot, a heavy nervousness filling your stomach. What did this mean? How have you caught his attention, in what way!? Do you fill him full of hatred? Or do you fill him full of lust and desire, where there is no room for love and care?

"Beatrice! What do I do!? Prince Don John wants me to meet him tonight to have a talk! Oh, dear lord.. What if he hates me!? Or.. or what if he likes me!?" You stutter out, anxiety filling you to your core.

Beatrice smiles gently, meanwhile her mind was running wild, excited for you and John to confess your feelings, hoping Pedro's plan would all work out in the end.

"My dear, don't worry your pretty little head! I'm sure it's nothing harmful, Pedro has made sure that he behaves now that he's out of prison," Beatrice tries to console you, reaching out to hold your hands gently.

You take a deep breath and sigh out, "You're right.. you're right, Bea.. I'm sure he has learned his lesson and will not hurt me. Besides, he knows he would be back in jail if he tried, so he won't dare.. right?"

Beatrice grins and nods, squeezing your hands comfortingly. You give a shy smile back and slip your hands out of hers before snatching the letter in your hands and squealling in excitement the whole way up to the guest bedroom. Beatrice shakes her head in amusement and sighs, going back to flipping through the other letters that had come, a small grin on her face the whole time.

Later that night, you had arrived at the fountain at dawn, just as John had said, and lo and behold, there he was, sitting patiently on a bench, his brother nowhere to be found.

You shyly walk up to him and sit beside him, his body tensing and his face stoic as you softly take a seat, practically shoulder to shoulder with him. Your brain goes blank for a few moments, anxiety bulling within' you once again, but you take a deep breath and try to stay calm.

"Hello, dear prince.. aren't you not to be alone? Where is Pedro?" You ask quietly, a hint of nervousness in your voice as you spoke.

John tilts his head down towards you, staring at you with an unreadable expression before answering.

"He thought I might want to meet with you alone, so he has allowed me this one chance to be rid of his presence," he informed you with a low and monotonous tone.

You nod nervously at his tone and twiddle your fingers, not sure if you should continue with this anymore, but before you could say anything, John spoke up once more.

"Your letter was.. sweet. Do you really think so highly of me?" He asks, a small hint of vulnerability in his stony tone of voice.

You furrow your brows in confusion and finally look back up to him, your heart doing flips when you look into his deep brown eyes.

"I never sent you a letter, you are the one who asked me here," you reply, still confused.

John's own brows furrow slightly and then his face slackened in realization. This was a set up. This was a set up to fool him, to get back at him for all that he had done! You didn't care about him, both of your letters had been forged by, no doubt, his brother and your friends!

Don John stood up angrily, pacing back and forth, his thoughts running wild before he turns to you and grabs you by the wrists, pulling you up forcefully to stand.

"I never sent you a letter, and you never sent me one. Oh, this.. this is low! Even for me and what I have done in the past, did my darling brother think I wouldn't figure it out!? That letter was a supposed 'confession' from you of your feelings for me! But no.. you don't love me, that was not you!" He starts to shout, angry and feeling betrayed.

"I.. What do you mean!? Of course I love you! It is you who does not love me! I've seen the way you look at me, it is not love in your eyes, it is nothing of the sort!" You exclaim, beggining to become stressed and anxious at the situation at hand.

Don John stops pacing abruptly and whips his head towards you dramatically, astonished at your words and tone, having never heard you so loud and outspoken before. His mind went blank and his heart was beating wildly in his chest, his body moving without him telling it what to do. He grabs your flushed cheeks in his hands and smashes his lips onto yours desperately.

You squeak in surprise, your eyes widening before fluttering shut, your hands reaching up behind his head to grasp at his hair, showing the same, if not even more, desperation as him. His hands slide down to your waist, pulling you closer, his body pressed up against yours as you make out in the garden, his tongue snaking through your lips and entering your mouth, battling with your tongue, fighting for dominance which he ultimately won.

"You.. you are mine.. and maybe.. maybe.. my idiot brother had a good idea for once.." John murmers against your lips, a smirk starting to form on his lips.

He pulls away fully before leaning over to whisper in your ear, grinning.

"Maybe it's time you show me just how much you love me.."

#keanu reeves #x reader #keanuverse #keanu my beloved #keanu reeves characters #keanu reeves x reader #keanu reeves imagine #don john x reader #don john keanu reeves #don john imagine #don john #much ado about nothing x reader #much ado about nothing imagine #much ado about nothing

[bethanydelleman]

Not the part of the play where the Prince of Arragon, Don Pedro, just randomly proposes to Beatrice right in front of her uncle and she's like, "Nah, unless I can have a second, less expensive husband for the week. You're too rich to be married to every day."

#honestly when I watched it I didn't believe that had happened #and then she's like ha ha this is all a joke #you could have been the princess! #he proposed in front of a bunch of witnessess #anway #it's a wild moment #much ado about nothing #much ado about nothing day #beatrice #don pedro #she actually suggested a poly relationship #shakespeare

[socialshakespeare]

Reading 4: Saturday, February 24

The fourth read-through of Much Ado About Nothing!

(Most of you are double or triple cast, so double check which lines you have to read.) You can look up the lines of the characters here. The names listed below all go with the Folger Edition.

Please submit your confirmation or any request to understudy here. If you’re in any doubt, please ask.

Times and time zones:

EST (US): 12:00 PM CST (US): 11:00 AM MST (US): 10:00 AM PST (US): 9:00 AM GMT (UK): 5:00 PM AEDT (AU): 4:00 AM (Sunday, February 25)

Leader: @purplemuskrat

Benedick:  @maplelantern Leonato, 1st Lord:  @sirenofthetimes Prince (Don Pedro), 2nd Watchman:  @musingsofaretiredunicorn Beatrice, Sexton:  @thuriweaver Claudio, 1st Watchman:  @bottom-of-the-riverbed Dogberry, Leonato's Brother, Antonio:  @infinitelytheheartexpands Borachio, Messenger, Boy:  @tinyfrenchowl Hero, Verges, Balthasar:  @thehamletdiaries Don John, Ursula, Seacoal:  @normallyparenthetical Margaret, Friar Francis, Conrade:  @purplemuskrat

Please submit your confirmation here. - liking/reblogging this post does not count!

Read the Guidelines. To avoid the differences between editions that make for confusion and missed cues, please use the Folger edition of Much Ado About Nothing during the read-through.

Be on time, be prepared, and make sure you know which lines to read. Good luck!

#social shakespeare #cast list #much ado about nothing

[iamsherlocked-1998]

Masterlist ✨

Hello! I´m Sarah.

I write only for Pedro's characters - not for Pedro himself.

I prefer one shots and littles stories.

I'm always open to requests, love have conversations.

Many of my stories include GN!Reader & M!Reader, they have LGTBI content (male x male). I don´t usually use original characters, but there are a few of then.

The stories may contains smut of varying degrees, violence and speak about sensible topics.

I love add gif and pics in my fics for made it more interesting.

My first language isn't english, please be patient with some errors in writing.

Please consider re-blogging it and leaving a comment, In fact I like to answer them. I also usually follow users who follow me❤

Come browse and have a good time 🥳

Din Djarin (The mandalorian):

-Cold is a phase (series): A little Christmas story, although it has some angst at the beginning.

PART 1

PART 2

-A Harmless Indulgence.

Story with blind reader, small domestic moment.

-When the storm passes

Contains description of nightmares and post-traumatic stress.

-Infection (Dincobb).

Zombie AU, with a little surprise in the end.

-In good and bad times (Dincobb).

The marshal helps with Mando's injury.

-Winter days

Just smut without plot.

-The Unknown (series): With a OC, Mando meet someone special.

PART 1, PART 2, PART 3.

-The Cave.

My version of the living waters.

-The Sorcerer (series, crossover): Doctor Strange is coming.

PART 1, PART 2, PART 3.

-The Hangar (Dincobb): Peli found an unexpected guest in her workshop...

PART 1, PART 2, PART 3.

-Communication.

Grogu first words

-Very long night (Dincobb).

A canteen night...

-Stolen days (Dincobb).

Wounds heal and bonds are created...

-Together.

My version of the reunion in The Book of Boba Fett.

-Goodbye.

A little anguish.

-Darkness (+ 18).

This story contains violence and loss of self-control.

-Mistletoe (+18).

A special to celebrate the end of Christmas with something a little spicy, Dincobb.

Oberyn Martell (GOT):

-Hot springs.

Just smut with our prince.

-IMAGINE (Dark, +18).

Javier Peña (Narcos):

-Healing.

The reader is a victim of drug traffickers since childhood and know Peña. Obscenity ensues.

IMAGINES:

-Joel Miller

-Break-up (multi characters).

-Sick (multi-characters).

-Din Djarin (Belong).

-Family.

-Earth.

-Dave York.

Marcus Pike (The mentalist):

-Broken Branches

A halloween story with some smut.

OTHER ACTORS AND CHARACTERS:

-Sherlock BBC (the smiling client).

A horror story based in the film.

#myself #pedro pascal #sherlock bbc #Writting #pedro pascal characters #benedict cumberbatch #marcus pike x reader #oberyn martell x reader #javier peña x reader #the mentalist #narcos #game of thrones #pedro pascal x oc #din djarin x reader #din djarin & grogu #doctor strange

[malspinningyarns]

I think one of the most fascinating things about Much Ado About Nothing is, like many Shakespeare plays, the use of language. Despite the play mostly being in prose instead verse (with exception a couple scenes), Benedick and Beatrice talk differently than everyone else. When we first meet Beatrice, she’s talking absolute circles around her uncle and the messenger. Enough that she’s changing thoughts to adjust the conversation. Then Don Pedro’s group enters. We finally meet Benedick- who Beatrice has shit-talked for the entirety of the previous scene- and he keeps up with her quips! And when Beatrice leaves, Benedick is the one talking circles around Don Pedro and Claudio. It’s the first indication that this couple that apparently hates one another is a great match.

Sometimes others can almost keep up with them, but there’s still something wrong. When Bea is talking to Don Pedro, he does get her to show some weakness, but she still changes the conversation to her whims like in the first scene. Likewise, when Ben is talking to Margaret, it’s close but she’s not witty enough to keep his interest.

In addition to not shutting up other than when they are upset or eavesdropping, Beatrice and Benedick use a lot more metaphor and descriptive language than everyone else in the play. They exaggerate while everyone else is fairly direct. They use a lot more different forms of punctuation than just periods. Everyone else in the court have positions of power- Don Pedro is a Prince, Claudio is a count, Leonato is a governor, Hero is an heiress- and they speak more formally. Even Don John speaks fairly formally. The servants, Boracchio, and the watchmen speak very informally. Beatrice- whose financial and familial situation is unclear- and Benedick- who is a gentleman but doesn’t have a title- thread the needle between the two worlds.

#much ado about nothing #shakespeare #william shakespeare #theater #theatre #language

[annachum]

Some Jonsa HCs ( post GOT series ) :

. After the GOT series, Sansa, Arya, Jon Snow and Bran all needed some time to heal from their traumas. Between their new positions and duties, and helping with repairing the North and the South after what Daenerys have done

. Sansa hosted a Grand winter ball at the Castle of Winterfell, and Bran hosted a Winter Ball at Kings Landing. They even sent dignitaries from those Realms to each other's winter parties to send each other gifts and well wishes. Jon Snow attended the Winterfell winter ball, and Arya attended both parties ( which are a day apart )

. It was spring when Sansa realizes that she is gradually growing feelings for Jon Snow.

. It came to her unexpectedly, like a gentle breeze tickling at her shoulder, instead of the avalanche of rush like she experienced with Loras

. Sansa struggled with her growing feelings with Jon Snow for a time. She seriously didn't want to end up dismally regarding Jon as she did sometime before

. Her ladies in waiting then soon noticed this and, with exchanging knowing smirks, decided to help their Queen out that

. It turns out Jon Snow has been gradually also developing feelings for the new Queen of North as well, yet he is also nervously that it may end dismally like with Daenerys, or with Ygritte, for the matter

. Jon Snow initially thought he wanted a more brazen adventuress to have drinks with him in a battle quest. It turns out that he needs someone who is calm and measured, and can offer him a real home.

. Sansa initially thought she wants a Prince Charming. It turns out she needs someone strong and loyal, like Jon Snow

. Jon Snow and Sansa began to gradually be more comfortable around each other - going from knight/Queen to something more.

. Eventually, it came to a point where, at one of Arya's visits to Winterfell the day before the Midsummer Ball, Arya noticed the growing chemistry between Jon and Sansa, and Arya helped hatch a plan with Jon and Sansa's attendants to give them an extra push to get them admit their feelings for one another.

. That plan is basically the Don Pedro plan from Much Ado About Nothing

. That night, after Jon Snow and Sansa heard the ' gossips ' they heard outside of their abodes ( orchestrated by Arya and those attendants in tow ), Jon Snow and Sansa are both elated and tremendously relieved that their gradual feelings for each other are reciprocated

. The next morning after that, Sansa soon found Jon Snow waiting for her outside the Winterfell castle, to accompany her to the Midsummer Festival Joust

. Blushing, Sansa agreed to that accompany offer

. That whole Midsummer Festival, Jon Snow is basically Sansa's date. Arya and Bran also witnessed the growing chemistry Jon and Sansa have for each other.

. The Midsummer Festivities included jousting, horse races, and also a spectacular masquerade ball at the castle ( with some entertainment there as well in tow )

. As the party went on, Jon Snow and Sansa snuck to the gardens of Winterfell to have a stroll together

. After gathering up their courage to confess each other of their love, Jon Snow and Sansa happily held each other in their arms, as Jon Snow spun an ecstatic Sansa around, before sharing their first kiss together

. While Jon Snow is often into battlefields or border guarding more often, Sansa is often more into diplomacy and cultural cultivation.

. Things changed since that first date. Sansa offers Jon Snow a real home and solace, Jon Snow offers her protection

. She remembered her old feelings for Loras, where she has jumpy nerves around him most of the time. With Jon Snow, it felt different - she feels comfortable and safe around him, and she can be fully herself around him

. Both soon got a knight and lady like relationship, and both be trying their damn best to help each other heal from traumas

. Sansa herself don't want much to do with Kings Landing again, because of traumas. However, she does manage to bring herself to attend diplomatic functions there when needed. Visiting Bran in those visits also helped with that

. Bran defo gave Jon Snow a, ' Hurt my oldest sister, and the wolves will be after you, ' speech. Arya also gave a similar speech to Jon.

. Jon vows to them that he will be Sansa's protector and worthy lover

. Eventually, Jon Snow and Sansa got engaged in a wintry day at Winterfell. They are on a horse riding winter date when Jon got down on one knee and proposed to her. Shedding happy tears, Sansa exclaimed yes and jumped into Jon's arms

. It was that next March when they got married, in that one spring where Winterfell starts to gradually melt away its heavy snow

. Several Dignitaries across the Seven Kingdoms showed up - that is not very common during those 7 years of the Game of Thrones

. Compared to her 2 previous weddings, Sansa is genuinely, incandescently happy at her 3rd one, finally being able to marry the one she really loves and eventually starting a family with him ( as she wished for a time since she was younger )

. In the wedding reception, it seems that a Dornish maiden has caught Bran's eye. Jon Snow, Arya and Sansa exchanged knowing smirks and know that they may help Bran at that eventually

. Its a miracle how, one can actually have real love coming to them when they stop looking for it. And that certainly happened with Jon Snow and Sansa. Even with the throes of chaos, they manage to find each other and eventually build a comfortable, real home for each other

#jon snow #sansa #got hcs #jonsa hcs #jonsa slowburn is the shit #THEY BOTH DESERVE BETTER #in fact a number of got figures DESERVE BETTER #Arya being a jonsa wingperson. Bless

[nancydrewwouldnever]

The thing I love, though, is when they trot out the Crown Jewels and The Black Prince's Ruby gets to put in an appearance.

The Black Prince's Ruby (which is not a ruby at all, but a very large spinel) has been part of the Crown Jewels since the 14th century. Its tale is full of blood and betrayal.

The "ruby" originally belonged to Abu Sa'ïd, one of the family members of the Caliph of Granada before its "reconquest" by the Christian monarchs of Spain. In 1361, during a power struggle between members of the ruling family, the Caliph Muhammad VI and his retinue were lured to Seville under terms of a peace negotiation from Don Pedro "the Cruel," King of Castile. Once there, the Caliph and his retinue were ambushed and beheaded. The ruby was found on Abu Sa'ïd's body at that time, and came into the possession of Don Pedro.

In 1366 Don Pedro's half-brother led a revolt against him. He called in reinforcements from England, led by Edward the Black Prince, to help him hold his throne. Part of that payment was the ruby being given to the Black Prince. The other part of the payment was that Don Pedro's daughters were given in marriage to the Black Prince's brothers. It didn't help Don Pedro for long; three years later his half-brother was able to catch him in a trap and kill him, becoming the new King of Castile.

The Black Prince took the ruby back to England. It disappeared from the historical record until it pops back up in 1415, when Henry V wore it at the Battle of Agincourt in France. The ruby may have helped save his life at the battle. The Duke of Alençon struck Henry V on the head with a battleaxe, but it glanced off his jewel-encrusted crown. Perhaps it struck the Black Prince's ruby, which is why it now has a smaller ruby inset to cover a flaw?

Richard II also wore it at the Battle of Bosworth, where he died.

It was set into the Tudor Crown in 1521. Oliver Cromwell sold it off after the Civil War. Charles II bought it back, and it's been in the Royal Jewels since then, and was set into the current crown in 1838 for the coronation of Queen Victoria.

Oh, by the way, the ruby was "born" in Tajikistan. So it had already made a huge journey to show up in Spain in the 14th century.

#history nerd #crown jewels

[sixminutestoriesblog]

ruby

The glowing ruby shall adorn, Those who in July are born; Then they’ll be exempt and free From love’s doubts and anxiety. — Gregorian birthstone poem

In the middle and right at the forefront of the Crown of England is a giant polished red stone. It is called the Black Prince's Ruby - and some people say its cursed.

The stone's story starts in Iberian Peninsula, where legends says that it was owned by Abū Sa'īd, the last Sultan of Granada. Abū Sa'īd was at war with Don Pedro of Castile and finally agreed to surrender. When the two sides met to finalize the agreement however, Pedro lived up to his moniker of 'the Cruel' and murdered the off-guard sultan and his entire entourage. The blood red stone over two inches long was found on the dead ruler's body and Pedro took it as a a trophy. Bad luck came along for the ride. Shortly after the deed, in 1366 Pedro's rule was challenged by one of his brothers and he enlisted the help of the English Edward of Woodstock, a man otherwise known as the Black Prince. After the revolt was put down, Edward demanded Pedro's two daughters - and the stone, in exchange for his help. Within three years, Pedro was dead. Edward, heir to the English throne, didn't live long enough to even rule. After that, the blood stone disappeared until 1415 when Henry V wore it on his helmet in his war with France. He almost lost it, and his head along with it, to an axe blow during the battle of Agincourt. Richard III wasn't so lucky when he wore the same stone during the Battle of Bosworth, where he was killed. Despite that, the stone stayed in royal hands until Oliver Cromwell's rebellion where it disappeared for a time from the records. It showed back up again with Charles II in 1660 though and in 1838 it became the crowning jewel in Queen Victoria's coronation crown.

By then however, it wasn't considered a ruby anymore. In 1783, chemistry had advanced enough to differentiate between rubies and their look-alike, magnesium bearing spinels.

Since July's birthstone is the ruby, let's take a closer look at it before the month is over.

Rubies are considered the second most valuable jewel in the world, one of the Big Four, with the others being diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. They are second in hardness only to diamonds. Ancient sanskrit gave them the name ratnaraj, which means 'the king of jewels'. They have been mined in Myanmar since 2500 BC (or only 600 AD according to another site, though there are records of rubies traveling the North Silk Road from China as far back as 200 BC and they are mentioned in the Old Testament and the Torah so this is one of those wobbly 'facts'). Still, rubies that come from that part of the world are still considered the high standard today. In color, they can range from a red-purple to 'pigeon blood' red to orange or pink. Rubies are used in lasers, with the first one being built in 1960. Rubies from Greenland are said to be the oldest in the world, clocking in at 3 billion years old.

Impressive, isn't it? And anything with this much history, has to have stories that go with it. Let's talk superstition.

With such a rich, red color, of course rubies would be associated with blood. In Burma, India and China, rubies were placed in helmets, breastplates and weapon scabbards, with the belief that they would both protect their wearer and encourage bravery, strength and stamina. In Persia, the ruby granted mental clarity as well as divine power. The Chinese gave rubies to each other as good luck and protective charms. It was said that when evil approached a dark blot would appear on the surface of the red gem and when the darkness cleared away the evil had passed by. In India, wearing a ruby on the heart side of your body will allow you to live in peace. In many cultures, the rich, red color of rubies makes them symbolic of love and passion. Even today, tradition holds that rubies are the ideal gift to give for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. Folklore says that rubies help with bleeding, inflammation and body heat.

And, of course, Dorthy's shoes in the 1939 technicolor movie The Wizard of Oz were ruby slippers, which showed up against the yellow brick road much better than the simple silver shoes of the book by the same name would have.

#superstition #folklore #ruby #birthstone #july #history #gemstone #jewelry #good luck #lucky #romance #crown jewels #united kingdom #black prince #edward black prince

[qualcosadelgenere]

PT.2

1) Jean Baker: "Australia's strongest goalkeeper. He is the true Poseidon."

2) David Waterman: "Originally an Aussie rules player but was longing to participate in the tournament."

3) Shine Beach: "He cannot stand it when a sandy beach is dirty and picks up garbage every day."

4) Karmei Kohler: "He keeps art handed down from ancient times in Australia as a tradition."

5) Clark Cain: "Eager to protect the rare creatures that live in Australia."

6) Sully Princeton: "A genius at finding the whereabouts of rare minerals. He seems to know by just looking at the terrain."

7) Matt Angle: "Patience strengthened by spiritual discipline is the key to this player's power."

8) Surf Wyndhas: "A worldwide master at surfing. He waits for good waves to always look at the sea."

9) Niese Dolphin: "The brilliant prince of the sea. He is the man to lead Australia."

10) Reef Hamilton: "He is a master at catching tropical fish in coral reefs by skindiving."

11) Joe Jones: "Attacks at once when it comes to opportunities to quietly creep up on the opponent."

12) Quincy Horst: "He travels the wilderness still looking for a new gold mine."

13) Holly Summers: "Although he has a part-time job as Santa every year he envies the cold areas."

14) Clive Scissors: "He is good at cutting through opponents with the use of his sharp arm."

15) Daniel Barrack: "He is working hard to be the best in the world of horse meat that has been kept at his home in Australia."

16) Bruce Marlin: "Does his footwork with a spring characteristic of a kangaroo."

1) Fermin Sanchez: "Like a bull at a matador, he charges straight through the crowd to grab the ball."

2) José Costa: "He's an experienced and tenacious mountain biker."

3) Rafael López: "He's a great flamenco dancer. Girls are lining up for a chance to dance with him."

4) Antonio Galius: "He's always making sketches for abstract paintings, like Picasso."

5) Querardo Naval: "He's trained to be a matador since he was a child, but he hates hurting animals."

6) Joan Nadal: "He eats five meals a day to keep his strength up when he's travelling overseas."

7) Igor Freire: "He's an avid consumer of paella, but he's really fussy about the type of rice."

8) Mikel Pereiro: "His hobby is making sailing boats. He's assembling an invincible armada in his bathtub."

9) Pedro Moreno: "He's raising a black Iberian pig at home, in the hope of producing tasty ham."

10) Samuel Mayo: "This plucky Pamplonica dreams of one day showing his mettle at the Running of the Bulls."

11) Davi Peroqui: "He's fiercely proud of Spanish football, and doesn't hide his desire to take on the world."

12) Juan Zubeldia: "Everyone is bewitched by his virtuosic skill at flamenco guitar."

13) Isaac César: "An opportunist on and off the field. If he sees a beautiful girl, he'll try to charm her."

14) Laudelino Sastre: "Like Don Quixote, he acts rashly without considering consequences."

15) Carlos Arroyo: "He hopes to raise architectural wonders like the Sagrada Familia."

16) Federico Rubiera: "He'd like to have a go at synchronised swimming, but he can't find a boys' team."

1) Ladji Paara: "Always draws pictures in Montmartre. He wants to be called the pioneer of soccer pictures."

2) Pierre Godin: "His motto is: always play with style and grace, no matter who your rival is."

3) Miguel Arron: "Despite his appearance, this boy has a gift for French cuisine."

4) Franz Poujol: "He wants to make a building more famous than the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris someday!"

5) Kévin Pinot: "He wants to apply Napoleonic battle strategies on the playing field."

6) Laurent Pérec: "He always spends his days off relaxing at outdoor cafés."

7) Ronny Weiss: "As one of France's best boy models, he is in high demand for fashion shows and photogravures."

8) Stéphane Henno: "A young genius artist of chansons. All of his CDs are big hits!"

9) Julien Rousseau: "He likes to play with a rose clamped between his teeth. Very pretentious."

10) Jérôme Éloi: "Due to having a keen sense of smell, this person is capable of blending the best perfume."

11) Alain Failliot: "The son of a bicycle repairman. He'd like to help out at the Tour de France one day."

12) Émile Razzano: "He considers himself a devotee of French cinema and has a large collection of DVD movies."

13) André Panzo: "He likes nineteenth-century philosophy, but his friends do not understand him when he explains it."

14) Jean Jetin: "Although he has not yet made the leap to fame, this guy is a fashion prodigy."

15) Claude Moreau: "His baguettes are known throughout France. Mmm … They are delicious!"

16) Michel Morin: "He has a gift for gardening, especially if it's about cultivating life."

#inazuma eleven #big waves #red matador #rose griffon

[cottagecore-raccoon]

#much ado about nothing #shakespeare #polls #tumblr polls #tumblr poll #poll #cottagecore-raccoon

[imajinxnation]

Hello! don john x reader angst where the reader thinks her love is unrequited?

Nighttime Love

Don John x FEM!Reader

SUMMARY // You're visiting your uncle in Messina, and Don John catches your eye. Little do you know, you've caught his too..

TW // Angst, Fluff, Suggestive..

Ugh love this idea..

I made the English a bit more modern, cause God knows how confusing Shakespearian English can be😭😭

Also, thank you @scarlettspectra for letting me use your gif! You're such a sweetheart, I swear!!

Omg I hate this one.. this fucking sucks so bad.. I had so little ideas for this..

"My dear, why would you be in love with a man such as himself? You know what he's done to Hero and Don Pedro.. to everyone!" your uncle whispers, concerned for your feelings.

Currently, you and your uncle are in a stone alleyway, as you had pulled him aside from the market to confess to him your feelings for the quiet, stone faced man known as Don John. You cry and shake your head.

"No, I know, Uncle! But my heart can't help but desire him.." you say, desperately trying to make him understand.

Your uncle sighs and nods in understanding, remembering when he had fell in love with his wife, a similar situation to yours.

"I know, my dear.. but you have to understand, he loves no one, he is a man who only desires one thing.. chaos," your uncle rubs your arms comfortingly.

You let out a shaky breath and let your head fall into your uncle's chest, knowing he was probably right. As you cry into his chest, his hands stroking your hair in comfort, neither of you notice a head peaking around the corner, listening in to your conversation.

Don John leans back on the wall, thinking for a moment before smirking and walking away, a slight bounce in his step. As he passes by the people in the market, they all stare at him, wondering what mischievious plan he would go through with next. With how happy he seemed, he had to be planning something.

And they were right, because the next day, a letter arrived at your uncle's abode, addressed to you. There was a time and a meeting place written on it, and no name.

'Tonight at 8, meet me in the center of the town garden. I'll be waiting.' - It wrote.

Your heart drops to your stomach in both fear and anticipation. You hide the letter from your uncle and go about your day before sneaking out at 8 to meet the mysterious sender.

Your room is on the lower level of the small two storey house, so sneaking out was quite easy, climbing through your window, your night gown nearly dragging on the ground as you run towards the garden bare foot, the cold dirt soft against your feet as the night brings a certain calm and cool.

Once you reach the garden, you stop running and walk through the maze, trying to remember the way to the center of it. You find yourself at a few dead ends before finally making your way to the center of the elaborate hedge maze.

You arrive to see nobody, your brows furrow in confusion and call out, announcing your presence to anyone who may be there.

"Ah.. sweet little (Y/n).. how lovely that you have followed my instructions.." a monotonous voice calls back, coming out from behind a large bush.

His short, black hair shone in the moonlight, along with his deep brown eyes. A smirk played on his bearded lips. It was Don John.

"My Prince.. to what do I owe the pleasure?" You laugh out of nervousness, blushing when you realize you're dressed quite indecently to be in front of a man of such stature, "ah.. forgive me for my indecency.. I came as soon as I could.." you mutter shyly.

Don John lets out a humourless chuckle and walks around you slowly, as if stalking his prey, sizing you up.

"No need to be sorry, sweet flower.. Seeing you like this is quite.. endearing," he smirks.

Your heartbeat quickens, looking anywhere but at him due to fear and embarrassment. You blush and cross your arms, knowing the cool air was most likely revealing your hardened nipples.

"Well? What have you called me for?" You ask, getting flustered and slightly annoyed.

He chuckles once more before coming up behind you, placing his hands on your waist, his lips brushing up against your ear. Chills run down your spine, whether from the wind or his hot breath in your ear, you couldn't tell, but you didn't mind it.

"I heard somewhere that a little lady fancies me.. Is that true, my sweet.. delicate.. flower.." he whispers hotly in your ear, sending a rush of warmth to your lower stomach.

You gulp and blush, unable to deny his words.

"Yes.. it's true.. What of it? It's not like you return those feelings.." you huff out, getting upset at your own thoughts.

"Mm.. and what if I told you those feelings were requited? What would you say? What would you do, little dove?" He nibbles at your ear teasingly.

You gasp and twist your head around so you can see him more out of your peripheral vision. Before you can answer, his lips are devouring yours hungrily, making you squeak and moan in surprise. He groans at your taste, biting your bottom lip sensually, turning you around so the front of your body is fully facing him.

He pulls away and licks your upper lip teasingly before leaning down to whisper in your ear once more.

"You're mine.. You're going to be my sweet princess.." He grins and grips your waist tightly.

What have you gotten yourself into..

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