I was at a castle ruin yesterday that was built in 200 AD. It survived being attacked, plundered and invaded for almost 2000 years. It was rebuilt a total of 3 times. One invasion (1563 ish) had the attackers allowing the women to leave with only what they could carry, the men were remain inside to be slaughtered. So the women holding the invaders to their word, carried out the men on their shoulders. Girl Power!
The Castle and surrounding city, again dating back to 200 AD in some places, went from being 100% intact to being 70% levelled in December of 1945. One night took out 2000 years of history. 600 homes were destroyed in the air raid and 1200 people were on the streets. Many others were killed.
War sucks.
Lisa Freitag
Silent River Kung Fu, Heilbronn, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany
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