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kelli-in-history: Chalk Up Another “Go Us!” for History...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:29:11 -0400

Chalk Up Another “Go Us!” for History Students: Henry Cavill.

This weekend the spotlight is firmly on Henry Cavill, the British actor starring in the new Superman reboot. As many interesting facts emerge about the Man of Steel, there is one side of Cavill that may intrigue history students and mythology enthusiasts. Apparently in school Cavill’s focus was on ancient history, specifically Egyptology.

In a 2011 interview after the release of The Immortals, Cavill told San Francisco Chronicle reporter Michael Ordoña:

“In school I had an interest in ancient history and Egyptology in particular,” he says in a mildly rough-shaded outside-of-London accent. “There was a historical fiction writer named Christian Jacq who wrote a series of books, sort of Egyptology-based, and I really enjoyed them. I thought, ‘If I’m going to study something, why not make it something I really enjoy?’ The idea was to get a degree in ancient history or Egyptology and have the armed forces sponsor me through university. And join the armed forces afterward.”

The author Cavill discussed, Christian Jacq, has actually written over fifty books, including popular historical fiction and many nonfiction books. He is more known for his five-book series on Ramses II, has a doctorate in Egyptian Studies and his wife founded the Ramses Institution, which is a foundation dedicated to preserving ancient archaeological sites.

In an interview with Teen Hollywood, Cavill said, “I’ve always been a fan of stories from mythology and history. As a kid, I enjoyed reading it and growing up with it.” He also compares the treatment of comic book superheroes, such as Superman, to the treatment of ancient mythological gods and goddesses: “What mythology is and the tales of heroes are is a set of ideals represented by individuals. In Superman it’s a very clear ideal. With the Greek myth characters, it’s a bit more circumspect. They have a lot more in the way of flaws. There are obviously similarities because these characters are representatives of what the ideals are.”

It seems many students and lovers of history exist in entertainment, from Martha Stewart to Sean Astin and Sacha Baren Cohen. Now historians can add one more to the list with Henry Cavill.

Commence Severe Dramaturg Girl Boner.

301francesca: So gorgeous in white. This man is fabulous.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:07:07 -0400

301francesca:

So gorgeous in white. This man is fabulous.

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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:03:30 -0400

braydaaan: I love this so much

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:38:53 -0400

braydaaan:

I love this so much

felicefawn: A villager offers flowers to a female adult...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:36:13 -0400

felicefawn:

A villager offers flowers to a female adult elephant lying dead on a paddy field in Panbari village.

This is so beautiful.

Farhad Moshiri - Life is beautiful and I’m So Fucking Happy...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:56:53 -0400

Farhad Moshiri - Life is beautiful and I’m So Fucking Happy (2009)

"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming."

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:11:20 -0400

“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”

- Pablo Neruda (via biosthete)

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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:07:41 -0400

"What students need isn’t a lecture on abstinence. They need a community that sees sex as about..."

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:05:57 -0400

“What students need isn’t a lecture on abstinence. They need a community that sees sex as about mutual pleasure and intimacy, not point scoring or getting something, and that doesn’t shame or problematize female sexuality. Heterosexual women need male partners who are respectful, generous in bed and emotionally competent, and who treat women like people regardless of whether those women are girlfriends, one-night stands or friends with benefits. Sex, be it in a committed relationship or a more casual arrangement, doesn’t have to be the fraught power play or unpleasant interaction merely tolerated by young women. Sex is sex. Human beings throughout all of history have enjoyed it for very good reason. Consensual, mutually pleasurable sex is, for many people, at the top of their “favorite things” list.”

- In defence of hooking up – in university and beyond | Jill Filipovic | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk (via lesilencieux)

drowsyfantasy: If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you’re only 16. If you rape someone, it...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:03:59 -0400

drowsyfantasy:

If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you’re only 16.

If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you cry like a child in court.

If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you had a promising future.

if you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that your life is destroyed.

If you rape someone, it should haunt you for the rest of your life.

You raped someone.

You deserve every ounce of justice we can place upon you in court of law.

drowsyfantasy: If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you’re only 16. If you rape someone, it...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:03:53 -0400

drowsyfantasy:

If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you’re only 16.

If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you cry like a child in court.

If you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that you had a promising future.

if you rape someone, it doesn’t matter that your life is destroyed.

If you rape someone, it should haunt you for the rest of your life.

You raped someone.

You deserve every ounce of justice we can place upon you in court of law.

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:51:01 -0400

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:48:16 -0400

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Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:36:52 -0400

Hi. I can’t focus on any of my homework and I have a shit ton of writing to do. Evil long ass days draining my energy. I also have ran out of motivational devices for getting myself to accomplish things. So now I’m tumbling and watching netflix instead of typing sections of a giant ass paper. I am a child.

once-ling: im going to say this from now on

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:15:02 -0400

once-ling:

im going to say this from now on

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Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:09:15 -0400

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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:09:05 -0400

THIS IS POTENTIALLY REALLY IMPORTANT:

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:08:01 -0400

THIS IS POTENTIALLY REALLY IMPORTANT::

ohmariesmiles:

I have someone staying in my hotel tonight that made me think that this would be worth sharing here.

If you are running away/trying to hide from someone that is frightening, abusing, harassing you, and you find yourself staying in a hotel to avoid being found, there’s an extra precaution you can take.

When you check in, ask the front desk clerk to put you as“Unlisted”. They’ll know what you’re talking about. What this means is that as far as anyone other than you and the front desk clerks are concerned, you’re not there. If someone tries to call for you and your room, “I’m sorry. I don’t have anyone registered under that name.” Same thing goes for it someone shows up at the desk. “Unlisted” means you’re untouchable.

Please, please, if you find yourself in trouble and seeking refuge in a hotel, do this. It’s really quick, easy, and painless for the front desk clerk to do, and they are not going to judge you for it.

tastefullyoffensive: [via]

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:06:22 -0400

tastefullyoffensive:

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alltheprettythings: marciellesmusings: sowouldfinnick: inspira...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:02:20 -0400

alltheprettythings:

marciellesmusings:

sowouldfinnick:

inspirationbyinvitation:

Male feminists

Why the fuck doesn’t this have eight million notes? Get it together, tumblr.

Signal Boost!!!

they just happened to also be athletes. second only to God in this country