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Different Lightsaber Styles (Legends) - Star Wars Explained - Duration: 5:42.
Hey Everybody and welcome to Leia's Lair.
In this episode I will be going over the different lightsaber styles that are legends,
and that are not already covered in my canon version of this video.
If you are enjoying the videos, please give them a like and subscribe to the channel so
that I can continue making them for you.
As you already know, these styles of lightsabers exist in the canon universe:
the standard single blade, the double bladed, the double bladed spinning, the crossguard, the curved hilt,
the lightsaber pistol, the lightsaber pike, the training lightsabers, the shoto style,
the cane-disguised and finally the dark saber.
If you are interested in learning more about any of these, check out my other video, the link is listed below!
There are 10 additional lightsaber styles that are exclusive to legends.
The protosaber, also known as the archaic saber was the original lightsaber design.
Similar to the later lightsabers, this version still had a crystal inside the hilt and an emitted blade.
The main difference was this protosaber was connected to a powerpack via a cable.
Because of this connection, the lightsaber was not very versatile.
It had limited operational time and mobility.
A notable user of this style of lightsaber was Odan-Urr.
Next we have the retroblade lightsaber.
Although similar to the protosaber, this style of lightsaber was far superior.
The main advantage came in the form of a belt-mounted pack which allowed for a short power surge.
This surge created a temporarily more powerful blade which gave the users an advantage during combat.
There were no notable users of this style of lightsaber.
The guard shoto, also known as the lightsaber tonfa, was similar to the shoto-style lightsaber
except that it featured an elongated hilt with an alternative handle sticking out 90
degrees perpendicular from the main hilt.
When used by it's alternative hilt, this lightsaber style was especially good for blocking.
However, the alternative hilt made it difficult to deliver powerful attacks, causing a loss
in offensive capabilities.
On top of that, in the hands of an unskilled wielder, it could be extra hazardous.
Notable users of this lightsaber style were Maris Brood and Sinya.
The long handle lightsaber had an extra long hilt which provider its wielder more surface
area and subsequently more leverage in attacks.
This lightsaber required a specific fighting style that utilized the wielders entire body,
using their joints as fulcrums from which the saber could be levered.
Unfortunately, similar to the double bladed saber, this long hilt was easily targeted by opponents.
Known users of the long handle lightsaber include Darth Chratis, Warb Null, Yarael Poof
and Darth Nihl.
Next we have the war dragon rider's saber.
This lightsaber variation was wielded by a warrior who rode an Ubese Thorn-Back War dragon.
It consisted of two hilts and three separate blades, one on each end and one that connected the two hilts.
The dual-phase lightsaber's had a blade that could change between two different preset lengths.
The purpose of this was to act as element of surprise during duels.
Unlike the standard lightsabers, which had a manual adjustor for changing the blade,
the dual phase lightsaber did so almost instantly.
On top of that, dual phase lightsabers had the ability to adjust the width of the blade
and they had the capacity to carry different crystals.
Known users of the dual-phase lightsaber are Darth Vader, Count Dooku, Corran Horn, Gantoris,
Keiran Halcyon and Desann.
The lightclub, also known as the great lightsaber or great saber, was pretty much the opposite
of the shoto-style lightsaber, featuring a blade that could reach 3 meters in length.
This was done by a specific focusing crystal and power system.
They were most commonly wielded by individuals of large stature.
The most notable user of lightclub was Gorc, however it was also possible that the lightsabers
wielded by Pong Krell could be classified as lightclubs.
Next we have the lightwhip.
This rare form of lightsaber featured a blade that was several meters in length and flexible.
This lightsaber style was formed by multiple small crystals instead of just one, and the
plasma in the blade had no cell barriers to keep it straight.
Typically there was only one blade emitted, however having multiple blades was not unheard of.
This exotic style of saber was used in a whip-like manner, which benefitted the wielder, as it
gave them the element of surprise.
Known users included Githany, Lumiya, and Silri.
Interesting to note is that the "lightwhip" wielded in the Clone Wars TV show is not considered a true lightwhip.
This is because it did not sever Obi-wan's or Anakin's limbs when it came into contact with them.
Hence as to why it is included in this version of the video.
The lightfoil was a style of lightsaber designed in secret by the Sith Order of Mecrosa.
These small and delicate swords were weaker than a typical lightsaber because of the poor
quality of the focusing crystals they used.
They were lightweight and perfectly balanced, so that the user could wield them with only one hand.
Wielding a lightfoil did not require any connection to the force, and therefore they were easily
used by non-force sensitive users.
Known users of the lightfoil included the Sith Order of Mecrosa and the Tapani Sector Nobles.
Finally we have the underwater lightsaber.
This design of lightsaber was made specifically for Jedi of aquatic races, as normal lightsabers
tended to short-circuit when the blade came in contact with water.
It was done so by two crystals in a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse or waterproof casing.
The most notable user of the underwater lightsaber was Kit Fisto.
And there you have it! All the additional lightsaber styles that are legends.
Thanks for watching everyone!
Which lightsaber style is your favorite?
Let me know down below in the comment section.
And remember to like and subscribe to the channel for more great videos to come!
I hope to see you all again in Leia's Lair!
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HOW TO CONNECT TO THE DEEPER PART OF YOURSELF ON A DAILY BASIS - Duration: 6:53.
HOW TO CONNECT TO THE DEEPER PART OF YOURSELF ON A DAILY BASIS
In our busy lives, we might find it tough at times to connect to deeper parts of ourselves
on a daily basis. Yet, it�s so important that we not only take the time to meditate,
but also to check in with ourselves to see more clearly how we�re feeling, what we
want to do at various points in our lives, and ultimately to get guidance, on a more
conscious level, from our higher selves.
First off, what is our higher self? In my definition, our higher self is our soul. It�s
the aspect of us that is observing this entire experience we call life. It�s the aspect
of ourselves that is here to experience human life through this vehicle we call a body and
through the game we call life. Through a number of experiences � �good� and �bad,�
as we like to label them � we gain a deeper understanding at our soul level of all we
can create. Simply put, when you have a gut feeling, when you get a strong love or passion
for something, when you have foresight, it�s your higher self connecting with your conscious
mind.
Becoming More Aware of Thoughts
I thought it would be helpful to offer one potential method of becoming aware of the
connection we have with our higher self. We can use this method to receive guidance on
decisions we might be looking to make or feelings we might have about certain experiences, or
simply to help become more aligned with our soul�s purpose at any given moment. I often
check in with myself in this way a couple of times a month, but the more you practice
being present, the more your higher self is already in your awareness.
First we have to remember to be aware of the labels and definitions we put on things and
ourselves, as this is the first step toward becoming more aware of the mind and ego. Why
do I bring this up? Mainly because these states of consciousness, mind and ego, are what we
are most often engaged in when we are �out of touch� throughout the day. By becoming
aware of this, we create a reference point of what the mind feels like compared to what
no-mind feels like. This helps us to get more clear on connecting with our higher self versus
just hearing mind thoughts.
As you are more present and pay attention to the way the monkey mind thinks and creates
thoughts, you will begin to not only discern the patterns in which it operates, but also
the feeling or frequency that you/it emits when those thoughts run rampant. The more
you pay attention, the clearer it gets.
How to Connect to Your Higher Self
Allow yourself time to learn this. You may have to practice this method several times
to connect regularly. The steps are simple and I will explain each in detail below.
1. Sit and breathe to become more relaxed. 2. Place your hand or fingers over your heart
chakra. 3. Ask your question and feel through the
physical connection of your hand over your heart.
Start by relaxing and taking some deep breaths in and out to begin clearing your mind as
best as possible. Focusing on breathing works very well when trying to slow the mind down.
Don�t worry or fret if thoughts come in; just allow them to pass by not following or
attaching to them.
Alternatively, you can stare at a candle flame if you prefer a visual meditation. In this
method, do the same thing, letting any thoughts that might come into the mind just float away
as you continue to breathe. After about maybe two to five minutes of breathing and quieting
the mind, you should begin to feel a little more relaxed and in the moment. This is an
important space to be in for the exercise.
Next, put your first two fingers or hand on your sternum area (heart chakra) and turn
your attention to feeling. By bringing our hands into play and placing them in a particular
area on our bodies, we tend to have an easier time focusing through the physical connection
on the area where our hand is. Since our higher self is often felt through our hearts, I have
found that focusing on the heart chakra helps in discerning our intuition from our minds
more clearly.
Reference for the heart chakra location. Next, you can begin asking some questions
and feeling for your answers. Try not to get too concerned with what it should feel like
or whether you should hear anything or see anything. The most important thing here is
that we are learning and developing our innate intuition skills and figuring out what works
best for us. This is a process, and it may take a couple weeks of practice before you
truly start to get into it. Having patience and sticking with it is the key here.
After you have asked a question, it�s typically the very first answer that comes to your awareness
that is your higher self. Whatever comes after is often the mind work that starts when the
ego begins to doubt what came in. �That can�t be it,� it often says.
You can go on asking more questions after this if you like, but this is the method.
It�s a simple technique that, when practiced regularly, is quite powerful. In fact, I�ve
found most powerful practices are quite simple.
It is best to do this exercise with no expectation for results. Having expectations can often
cloud the experience and get us waiting or looking for something too intensely. As a
result, we may miss what arises in place of what we were looking for. Remember, it takes
time to discern between mind and higher self. I keep repeating this because we often will
get discouraged and stop because it �didn�t work� the first couple of times. You can
do this! Just remember not to overcomplicate the process with doubt.
As you practice more and more, the connection builds, much like a muscle does, and a simple
breath in and out usually connects you very quickly. Have fun with it and don�t get
too frustrated. Be at peace and have patience. You can also use this method to simply enjoy
some quiet time or even step into a creative space � no question
and answer necessary.
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A NON LEADER'S GUIDE TO CREATING A REVOLUTION - Duration: 4:40.
A NON-LEADER�S GUIDE TO CREATING A REVOLUTION
Throughout history there have been a number of movements, initiatives, and projects that
played an integral role in making the world into what it is today.
Whether they shattered unnecessary boundaries, forged relationships many thought would never
be possible, or enabled us to connect with one another like never before, so much has
already been done for which we should regularly give thanks.
And at the core of each of these movements there always lies a leader who either invented
the now-revolutionary idea or was the one who had the courage necessary to bring it
into the public eye.
Despite so many great changes having already been made, we all know that our world is far
from perfect.
And while certain political, environmental, or spiritual figures may be at the forefront
of efforts to instigate bigger level changes many of us would love to see implemented,
what about the issues still being swept under the rug?
Are we all expected to stand on a soapbox with a megaphone at a busy intersection?
And if so, what about those of us who claim to not have a �leadership� bone in our
body?
The good news is, we truly can all make a difference, and that�s why I�ve put together
this non-leader�s guide to creating a revolution.
Let me start off by clarifying that when I say revolution, I�m not referring to something
as grand as you are likely imagining.
To me, a revolution is any change that directly impacts your way of being.
If it extends beyond you, awesome.
But even if it�s something that solely you experience, it can still be, in my opinion,
revolutionary in nature.
So how can we as non-leaders create change?
The answer is quite simple: You must recognize and then embrace the power that comes from
being a follower.
To illustrate this, I�d like to reference a 2010 TED Talk given by writer and entrepreneur
Derek Sivers, who uses footage of some party-goers at an outdoor event to share an important
message.
The video begins with one individual (the leader) dancing on his own on a hill, an action
that most of would immediately laugh at or mock.
The leader, in true leadership fashion, is seemingly completely unfazed by what others
may or may not be thinking of him and his actions.
Eventually, the leader is joined by another individual (the first follower), whom he openly
embraces.
As more time passes, the pair is joined by a small group, and then another, until eventually
the vast majority of attendees are now partaking in what they once saw as embarrassing or foolish.
The question that Derek poses is, who deserves the most credit for creating this movement?
Most would answer that it is the courageous leader who danced to his heart�s content
despite the risk of ridicule.
But the truth is that it is the first follower that instigated the revolution.
It�s the first follower who transformed the leader�s actions from simply being outside
of the norm into a movement � a movement that eventually reached a point of critical
mass where it became less popular for an attendee not to participate than it would be for them
to dance along.
That first follower recognized the potential power that he had within himself and then
embraced it by joining in with the cause that he believed in.
We too have that same potential with every change that we would love to see take hold
in this world.
Rather than seeing yourself as one tiny fish in a massive sea, see yourself as a key player
bringing your cause that much closer to a point where it is publicly acknowledged.
Thankfully, the world is blessed with a plethora of leaders and inventors who, more than anything
else, are looking for people to believe in their efforts.
So if you feel that you aren�t meant to be a leader, or you lack the resources to
make that possible, recognize that you�re inherently rich in your ability to empower
others.
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Riverdale "Lili Reinhart's Favorite Season 1 Scene" Interview (HD) - Duration: 1:02.
- Over there, oh my god.
- She's over there.
- Cheryl!
- Cheryl?
- Cheryl, stop!
What are you doing?
- Really filming the finale, when we
were all in the snow together on
the frozen lake, that was just a
really beautiful experience for
all of us to be in it together.
- Just come to the shore and we'll
figure this out together, okay?
- We were all freezing.
(group cries out as Cheryl splashes through the ice)
And numb, but we were all keeping
each other warm, supporting each other,
making each other laugh, and it
was just kind of a very good bonding
experience for us, and even though we were cold,
and had to defrost at the end of the day,
it was a really nice experience with my friends.
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Episode 7 - Duration: 15:39.
Faith: There's no way that's them. Noah: Who would it be? Their twins? Faith: They would be adults by now,
Noah. Maybe it's just someone who looks a lot like them.
Noah: The vial in the clearing would have kept them from aging.
Faith: Well, that was Brianna and James, right? So not Hannah and Colton. Noah: It's not that hard to
convince someone you have a different name. Plus, it's been 17 years. Faith: This
is insane. Noah: So was getting the rings in the first
place. You know what,
I'm gonna go see Carmen in the clearing. Still don't believe me,
that's where I'll be.
Hannah: All I'm saying is I don't think you're taking this seriously. Colton: What are you
talking about? Hannah: I'm talking about we have two jobs- get Violet, and get the rings.
This is the easy part, and if you can't do that, then I might as well get rid of
you too. Find out who the next carrier of your ring is. You know what? I'm done with you.
Colton: Where are you going? Hannah: You don't have to know where I'm going. Colton: And so you're just gonna
leave me here? Hannah: Or, would you rather me kill her here and you deal with the
other two? That's what I thought. Noah: The two in the picture, James and Brianna,
we think we know exactly where they are. Carmen: You brought them here. Faith: Yeah, two weeks ago.
So, why didn't you say anything? Carmen: I couldn't. Noah: That would have saved us a lot of
trouble. Carmen: You really think they wanted me blurting that out? Faith: Well wouldn't that be
more of a reason to tell us? Carmen: You both must be forgetting that James has the
gift of mind-control. He didn't let me say anything. Faith: But I haven't seen a ring
on either of them. I mean, they're not wearing rings so they can't be the ones
we're looking for. Carmen: Look at the picture. Do you see a ring? No,
of course not, because Brianna hated wearing anything on her hand so she wore
it as a necklace under her shirt. Noah: That would explain a lot. Faith: Yeah it explains her, but
what about Colton, or James, or whatever? Carmen: Once again, mind control. He doesn't allow
you to see it. And he won't allow you to see it until he's distracted, or isn't
able to keep that part of himself hidden. Faith: So, he's powerful enough to do all of
that? Carmen: Yeah. Can I see that?
God I miss them. Eve and Blake were stupid. They made the dumbest decision any
teenager could ever make, but they were perfect. Noah: What'd they do? Carmen: He got her
pregnant at 17. They didn't tell their parents, at least they hadn't when the
whole incident happened. Eve wouldn't live long after childbirth, the ring
would turn on her and that'd be that. We all knew it- all did research, but nobody
knew what would happen to the baby. Blake promised to keep her alive, and the kid, if
need be, but that was a lot of strain to put on a seventeen-year-old, you know? Faith: So,
what happened? I don't know. I know they were gonna elope, and they made Kimberly the
child's godmother- told her to look after the kid if something happened. We always
joked about it, you know? Mr. and Mrs. Blake Hendrix, it had such a good ring to it.
Noah: Did you just say Hendrix? Carmen: Yeah, why? What's wrong?
Colton: God, all I see is them when I look at you. And I didn't want to kill them, I
didn't, it's just- they were there, and so expendable. And
Kimberly... Kimberly was just getting in the way all the time. She didn't deserve
the ring, Violet, no you do. And getting rid of her was the only way to get it into
your hands. Just tell me that you understand. Tell me that you forgive me,
just tell me that. I'm so glad you understand.
Hannah: Damn. Dumbass.
Noah: Someone's done it before, Faith, it can be done. Faith: That doesn't mean I know how to
do it! Noah: Don't you just read the instructions and do what they say? Faith: Maybe for potions, but I
mean, spells are harder, you know? They take more time and more effort. Noah: We don't
have time. Faith: Don't you think I know that?
Noah: Where'd I put it? Faith: It was on your desk the last time I saw it. Noah: I didn't put it there. Faith: If you lost it- Noah: I
didn't lose it. Faith: Well we can't find it, so that means it's lost. Noah: Don't talk to me
about losing things. Faith: I don't need it Noah: Why don't we need it? Faith: I memorized
everything. Well, everything in my part anyway. Noah: You didn't tell me this before
because? Faith: I was scared! I mean, it's more comforting to have it, that way I know I
won't mess up. Noah: And I know that, but you've worked harder on this than anyone would.
Well, I know there's Violet, but still, I mean, you'll be fine. We have to do this. Noah: I know
we do.
What does this do? Noah: It's a healing thing.
Faith: Take it for your eye. Noah: Alright. you're back anything interesting happen no and
Colton: You're back. Anything interesting happen? Hannah: No, but I got this.
Colton: And we need the book why? Hannah: Because they're smart- too smart. I don't trust them with
the book. Without it, they're hopeless. Colton: Very smart. Hannah: Obviously. You took her phone?
Colton: I don't trust her with it. Hannah: Who is it? Colton: Does it even matter? Noah (through phone): Hey V, this is Noah. I
wanted to give you another potion I just found out how to brew and I think it'll
help more with sleep than the one before, and by that I mean you'll be able to
wake up this time. Anyway, I'll be in the clearing for the next hour or so, if you
want to stop by. I know things are rough right now, but that doesn't mean I don't
want to help you still. Colton: Thank God, a reason to get out of this house. Hannah: Not
so fast. You had your chance, and I'm not letting
you let her out of your sight. Colton: You're kidding me, Bri. Hannah: I have a better chance of
not screwing up. You had your chance. Have fun.
Colton: Her chance? Her chance?! She's had her chance, and I've had none! Do you know
what it feels like to be the sidekick? I really don't think you do.
Because you, you're the bookworm? You're the one that thinks. The rest of them didn't
care about me- I never had that! But if I get rid of you, they'll care about me.
They'll care about me again, Hannah will care about me! Violet: Shit!
Noah: Carmen's good on the plan, by the way.
What are you doing? Faith: Every great sorcerer needs to be grounded before they do
something. Noah: And you do that by being barefoot? Faith: Well,
that's one way, yeah. Noah: Okay, well I'm glad I don't have your ring then. Faith: I'm glad I
don't have yours. Uh, where do I go? Noah: Anywhere you can't be seen. Faith: Okay, thanks
for being specific. Violet: So what do you have for me again? Noah: I'm glad you came.
Violet: Mm-hmm, what do you have? Noah: It's a sleeping potion. Violet: You already gave me one of those,
I slept through the whole morning. Noah: This one is much better, promise. Violet: Okay, then
where is it? Noah: It's- Violet: Where is it, Noah? Hannah: What a shocker.
Carmen, pleasure to see you again. Carmen: Pleasure's all mine Bri. Hannah: Hmm, took you
long enough. Noah: In my defense, you made it quite hard. Hannah: Least it's good to know that
I was a challenge. Noah: I applaud you. Faith (in latin): O mundi potestates, mitte illuc unde
malum eat. Hannah: How's potion making coming along? You find your book? Noah: It's good, thank
you, and you would not believe what I found.
Faith (in latin): Huic submittere phialam super terram et perambulavi eam.
Hannah: Pretty good things in that book. Have you found the pain draught yet? I tried to get Emily
to try it, but she refused. Noah: Emily deserved a life.
Hannah: Emily deserved nothing more than what she got. Emily had powers, and she didn't
use them. she didn't appreciate them, just like the rest of them.
Faith (in latin): Plorat et flet, eam ulla misericordia. Hannah: Use what you have. Noah: I am,
but not the way you use it. Hannah: That's what's wrong with you people!
Noah: What's the issue with not killing people? Hannah: Because sometimes it's necessary. A team is
only as strong as its weakest link. Get rid of the weak links, and you can be
unstoppable. Noah, we can be unstoppable.
Get rid of Violet, get rid of Faith. We can find the other rings
and we can control everything. Noah: That's a little too cheesy to be true.
Faith (in latin): submit in aeternum hanc in lenticulam, et ea pati aeterno.
Hannah: No!
Noah: Violet?
Violet: Yes?
Noah: Are you yourself?
Violet: I think so.
Noah: Violet? Violet: Yes. Noah: You can put the knife down now. Violet: He'll come back. Noah: No, no, I won't let him hurt
you anymore, I won't let him hurt anyone anymore. He's not going to, just give me
the knife. He's not there normally, is he? Violet: No.
Noah: So, telekinesis? Violet: Apparently. Noah: You can let him go now. Violet: I don't know how. Noah: Focus on
something else. I mean- Violet: Like what? Noah: The vial.
You opened it, you to make sure no one ever opens it again.
Violet: She's in here? Noah: Yep.
The top is impossible to come off. I didn't know why somebody'd make a potion for,
like superglue, but uh, it came to good use. Violet: Why didn't you just use regular glue? Noah: Are you
serious? It's- it's a potion, it's stronger too.
It's really cool, I mean, it's not regular superglue. Violet: True.
Faith: I told you to wait for me.
Noah: She was pinning a boy against a bed, I had to distract her somehow.
Violet: I'm sorry for whatever I did. Faith: Do you remember any of it? Violet: Last thing I remember is Colton and
Hannah in my bedroom. I don't even know what day it is.
And I I didn't tell Noah. Faith: Trust me, I know, I know. Noah: We're all good, let's just try to
forget about this, I mean at least try. Violet: That won't be difficult. Nah: So, what do we do
about him?
Violet: I don't know what I can do yet.
Faith: Well I'm way too tired. You know, spells like that kind of knock you out. Violet: What exactly
happened?
Noah: That's a story for tomorrow.
Violet: We can take care of him tomorrow too.
I think I'm going to get rid of all of my jewelry.
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Romania - Duration: 25:02.
Hi. I'm Rick Steves,
back with more of the best of Europe.
This time, we got plenty of horsepower
for an amazing trip in Romania.
-Romania! -[ Speaks native language ]
Thanks for joining us! [ Laughs ]
Romania is one of Europe's lesser known corners,
with a rich and fascinating history.
Having come through tough times,
today, it's a member of the European Union,
clearly on the upswing
and a rewarding place to explore.
Travelers experience a land of contrasts.
Its lively capital has a modern bustle.
Its mammoth palace recalls a horrible dictator.
A romantic king's retreat stands tall in the mountains.
And medieval churches hide behind fortified walls.
While many are lured by the Dracula myth,
the reality is even more fascinating in this complex land
where a vivid folk life still thrives.
In the southeast of Europe,
Romania sits where the Danube River meets the Black Sea.
Starting in Bucharest, we visit Peles Castle,
head for the Carpathian Mountains
in Transylvania to visit Brasov and Sighisoara.
We finish in the traditional region of Maramures.
Romania's capital, Bucharest,
with about 2 million people,
is a sprawling tangle of buildings.
It's muscular and gritty, hard to like at first glance.
But with a thoughtful look, it reveals its charms.
Bucharest has a raw and bracing urban energy.
First-time visitors are struck
by its eclectic mix of architecture.
Just wandering the streets
with your neck craned up is entertaining.
The foundation of this architectural jumble
dates from the late 19th century.
That's just after Romania
become a unified country for the first time.
In the 1860s,
without a royal family to call their own,
the Romanians went shopping for a king
who could connect them with the European mainstream.
They found one in Germany,
where a prince looking for a throne
agreed to become King Carol I of Romania.
King Carol embraced his new homeland
while bringing Western reforms
and securing true independence for Romania.
Under King Carol, Bucharest blossomed.
He imported French architects
to give Bucharest a romantic allure.
Today, Victory Avenue
is a showcase of the city's belle epoque,
when Bucharest was nicknamed
"The Little Paris of the East."
The Avenue rumbles toward
the recently rejuvenated Old Town.
Under more stately architecture,
you'll find inviting pedestrian lanes.
This is the traffic-free heart of town.
Locals enjoy a fun and relaxing scene,
and there's almost no tourists in sight.
And the nightlife scene is on the rise.
Formerly abandoned shopping galleries
are now sweet with hookah smoke.
Food trucks fill a vacant lot
with late-night sipping and socializing.
If you're looking for fun after dark,
this part of Bucharest can feel like
one big, sprawling cocktail party.
Thriving as it is today, Bucharest's Old Town
was lucky to survive the Communist period.
Most of the historic center
was wiped out by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu
so he could build a grandiose new town
perfect for a megalomaniac.
Ceausescu took power in 1965,
and through his 24 year dictatorship, his ego ballooned.
He became addicted to massive projects
without budgets.
After a visit to North Korea,
Ceausescu returned inspired to transform his city.
He ripped out most of Bucharest's historical core
to create this --
his enormous civic center.
Its wide boulevards and stone-faced apartment blocks
all have a distinctive Pyongyang aesthetic.
The culmination of his master plan
was an immense palace with more than 1,000 rooms,
fit for a dictator gone wild.
Ceausescu literally starved his people
to build his dream.
Over 6 years, from 1983 to '89,
thousands of laborers worked on it 24/7.
When it finally opened to the public in 1994 --
that was 5 years after Ceausescu died --
the Romanian people were both wonderstruck
and repulsed.
Today, guided tours lead gawking visitors
around these vast and empty spaces.
You feel small exploring its grand halls,
huge staircases,
and mega-ballrooms.
Ceausescu demanded the ideal balcony
from which to deliver speeches
while looking out over his new town,
and a boulevard grand enough to match his ego.
This palace and similarly extravagant projects
all around the downtrodden country
created a powerful anti-Ceausescu sentiment
that ultimately led to his downfall.
In late 1989,
with winds of change sweeping the Eastern Bloc,
armed revolutions spread across Romania.
An angry populace filled the square here
in front of the Communist Party headquarters.
They arrested their dictator
and shot him on Christmas Day.
This monument honors more than 1,000 Romanians
who died in the struggle to overthrow the tyrant
and free their country.
Today, Ceausescu feels like ancient history,
and Romania is proud
to be part of the European Union.
Joining local families on a Saturday morning
in the park, you feel optimistic.
While Romania's challenges are significant,
it's clear the country is moving in the right direction.
Heading north for the Carpathian Mountains,
we leave Bucharest.
Stunning fields of poppies are irresistible.
And this quick roadside stop is just too joyful to pass up.
Our next stop is Peles Castle,
the summer residence of Romania's first king, Carol.
Carol chose a mountainous and forested setting
that reminded him of his German homeland.
And he imported German architects
to create this fanciful hunting lodge.
Prickly, with over-the-top spires,
Peles ranks among Europe's finest Romantic Age palaces.
And it boasts one of the most dazzling
late 19th-century interiors anywhere.
The Hall of Honor, with its red carpets,
grand staircase, and venerable portraits,
sets the tone.
The woodwork is exquisite.
The rest of the rooms
have a grand yet somehow cozy elegance,
glittering crystal chandeliers,
thoughtful touches.
King Carol ruled for 48 years.
When summering at the palace,
he took care of matters of state in his study.
For over 30 years,
the king dined with guests here.
His impressive collection of weapons and armor
stoked conversation.
The library showed off the king's passion
for education.
And today, more than a century later,
tourists from around the world still marvel
at King Carol's castle.
Just over the Carpathian mountains,
we cross into the fabled region of Transylvania.
"Trans-sylvania."
It means "across the forest."
And that's literally where we've gone.
We're spending the night
in the handy home-base town of Brasov,
which fills a scenic mountain valley.
Most of the city's people
live in boxy Communist-era apartment blocks,
many of which have been spiffed up.
But the historic Old Town is much more charming.
It's packed with locals enjoying a balmy evening.
Thriving and appealing, Brasov offers a glimpse
into a mid-sized Romanian city
that has its act together.
Among other things,
Transylvania is well-known for its rustic and wild countryside
and a medieval history with a surprising German twist.
In the 12th century,
Transylvania's Hungarian overlords
needed help taming this wild frontier.
So they imported skilled merchants
and hardworking settlers from the German lands.
For that reason, you'll find German-speaking enclaves
and delightful German towns in this part of Romania.
One of Transylvania's seven original German towns
is Sighisoara,
perhaps the most popular tourist town
in all of Romania.
The old center is entirely contained
within its fortified hilltop.
Several of Sighisoara's watchtowers still survive,
and its historic centerpiece is its clock tower,
proudly trumpeting the town's special status
in the Middle Ages.
Within the town's protective walls,
visitors explore cobbled lanes,
enjoy pastel German-style facades...
...and sip beers on the main square.
Nearby, a statue honors
the town's tenuous connection
with an infamous Romanian prince, Vlad Tepes.
In the 15th century,
he ruthlessly fought the Turkish Ottomans.
Much later, he became better known
as the inspiration for a vampire.
Vlad had two nicknames -- Vlad the Impaler and Dracula.
That means "Son of the devil."
Vlad the Impaler was brutal in his defense of his homeland.
While he didn't drink anyone's blood, he was sadistic,
famously impaling his victims.
The popular Dracula myth came much later.
Dracula in the myth is a fictitious vampire
created centuries later
by the Victorian novelist Bram Stoker.
He wrote his famous novel, "Dracula,"
after being inspired by the tales
of this bloodthirsty prince and other local legends.
Vlad the Impaler? Important prince.
Dracula the vampire? Just a scary fairy-tale.
Nevertheless, Dracula is big business for local tourism.
For many, when in Transylvania,
a stop at Bran Castle is considered a must.
While people call it Dracula's Castle,
it has virtually nothing to do with Vlad the Impaler.
But that doesn't stop the tourists from coming
or locals from selling their vampire kitsch.
Past the tacky souvenir gauntlet,
a cobbled path curls up to the castle entrance.
Despite the fanciful legends,
Bran is actually a fine example
of an authentic medieval fortress
dating from the 14th century.
Some of Romania's most memorable fortresses
aren't castles at all.
They're actually churches.
While big towns were well-fortified,
smaller German villages were vulnerable to invaders.
So what did the industrious settlers do?
They fortified their churches.
Dozens of fortified German churches,
mostly built in the 13th and 14th centuries,
are scattered across Transylvania.
Like other medieval fortresses,
they have beefy bastions,
stout lookout towers,
and narrow slits for archers.
Entire communities could take refuge inside,
within these wraparound defensive galleries.
This fortified church had a room for each family.
And when under attack,
each family had a defensive responsibility.
Stepping inside these churches
feels like stepping into medieval Germany.
Decoration was humble.
Pews were simple benches.
Bible quotes are in German.
And to this day,
the services are Lutheran.
Today, most of Romania's ethnic Germans are gone,
having emigrated in the late 19th century
or fled to Germany after World War II.
Those who remain speak a time-warped German
and work hard to keep their unique cultural heritage alive.
And the cultural heritage of Romania is many-faceted.
Appreciating the diversity
of the 20 million people who make up this country
enriches your experience.
The faces,
as varied and beautiful as the land itself,
tell the story.
Of Romania's many people,
one group in particular has struggled to fit in --
the Roma.
Also known as gypsies,
the Roma originated in India.
They were nomads who migrated over the centuries
throughout Eastern Europe
and gained a reputation as musicians, thieves,
and metalworkers.
Romania has Europe's largest Roma population.
They've had to abandon their nomadic ways
and face the challenge of settling down.
The classic Roma image
is poor people in shanty towns.
But most Roma live side by side
with their Romanian neighbors,
more or less fitting into mainstream society.
And many Roma carry on
the traditional craft of metalworking.
We've been invited in to learn more.
My name is Rick.
So, how many years has your family been making copper?
- 450 years ago.
- Many generations. - Yeah, many generations.
Six, maybe seven generations.
- Six or seven? - Yeah, yeah.
[ Speaks indistinctly ] - Your father, his father...
- Yeah. My grandfather, my grand-grandfather,
- Right here? - Yeah.
- I love your hat. Can I see your hat?
- Yeah, sure. - So this is a Roma hat?
- Yeah, it's Roma hat. Yeah.
- Do you like to be called Roma or gypsy?
- Uh, Roma. - Roma.
What is important to the Roma people?
- For Roma people, it's important,
it's important -- family.
Respect life, my people.
Art, music, language. Pure language.
- So you speak a Roma language. - Yeah. Yeah.
- So today, for the Roma community,
what's the challenge?
- Oh, living modern times,
and at same time,
like, keep traditions.
- Pondering the challenges of maintaining traditions
in an aggressively modern world,
we leave Transylvania and drive north.
At the fringe of the country,
tucked next to the Ukrainian border,
is Romania's most isolated region,
Maramures.
Maramures is fiercely traditional.
Its centuries-old ways endure.
Horse carts are commonplace.
The men wear distinctive straw hats.
The women are tough as the land.
People work the fields, as they have for generations.
Village roads are lined with ornate wooden gateways.
These gateways are intentionally elaborate,
designed to show off the family's wealth.
The gates protect family compounds.
Along with a home, you'll find a barn,
a garden, and an old-time dipping well.
And if you've never tried one of these,
locals are happy to demonstrate. Can you show me the well?
Yeah? What do we have?
Yeah? Like this?
Okay.
Nice!
Okay, so, in to the horses?
There we go.
We're staying at a farmhouse B&B.
Our host ritualistically closes the gate behind us.
People here are superstitious, especially after dark.
It's dinnertime.
But first, we're getting a little tour.
Traditional Romanians
collect their nicest belongings into one room,
designed to impress their guests.
Heirloom dowries are lovingly displayed.
These are bridal gifts going back generations.
Tonight, we're being treated to a farmer's feast.
The food is typical of the region --
rustic, delicious, and farm-fresh.
Our host, Anna, is determined to feed us well.
Hearty salads, cabbage rolls.
Polenta is a daily treat around here,
and pork is big.
In Romania, like everywhere else,
food is especially tasty when it's local and fresh.
And everything goes better with the local firewater.
All right. [ Speaks Romanian ]
##
After dinner, the evening continues in the music room,
where Anna's husband gets out his violin
and shares some rousing folk music.
- [ Singing in Romanian ]
- [ Singing in Romanian ]
- In this traditional community,
many homes are busy
with small-scale crafts and industry.
Just up the lane, we meet a family
who welcomes us into their cozy yet busy world.
The daughter, using a technique
that goes back to ancient times,
gracefully spins raw wool into yarn.
Inside, her mother weaves the yarn into bolts of cloth,
which will eventually be made
into heavy woolens for the winter.
Next door, a water mill does the same work it's done
since medieval times.
With the flip of a giant lever,
George, the miller, sets things in motion.
All of this powers his fulling mill,
which takes the neighbor's woven wool to the next stage.
Wooden hammers relentlessly pummel the fabric.
With the help of hot water,
the wool is pounded into a dense felt.
The finished product is heavy and warm,
ideal for the frigid Romanian winter.
The waterwheel also powers grinding stones.
To this day, villagers drop off their grain
to be ground into everything from animal feed to polenta.
And George also has his own still
for making the local brandy, <i>horinca.</i>
He stokes the fire and patiently stirs
his heated plum mash to keep it from burning.
After its steamy journey
through his low-tech water cooler,
George's beloved firewater trickles into his bucket.
And you can't visit George's distillery
without tasting the final product.
Oh, yeah. Good?
Maramures has some of the finest wooden churches in Europe.
Their graceful spires punctuate the countryside.
Soaring skyward, they seem to connect earth with heaven.
The exteriors show off the quality craftsmanship
of local woodworkers through the centuries.
And our guide, Theo, shows us
how beautifully decorated the interiors are.
Theo, this is remarkable.
And how old is this church?
- 17th-century.
- How old are all these beautiful paintings?
- 18th-century. - You know,
they look more simple,
like what you would see 14th century in France or Germany.
- Yeah, it was a kind of a delay,
or a very long-lasting tradition.
- And the carpets?
I've never seen a church with carpets everywhere.
- They are gifts donated from parishioners, from the ladies.
- So ladies want to show their devotion, they bring a carpet.
- Yes, it's a kind of devotion.
A kind of sacrifice, let's say it.
- And these beautiful embroideries,
are these gifts also from parishioners?
- Yes. For example, here, you can see
it bears the donator's name, Jurca Pălăguţă.
- Oh, that's the name of the woman who embroidered this.
Even modern churches are still built
in the traditional wooden style.
Dating from 1995,
this one towers 250 feet,
with artistic shinglework cascading from peak to eaves.
Again, the technical mastery
of the woodworkers is on display.
Chunky timbers, precisely dovetailed,
keep massive walls firmly in place.
Just up the road is another unforgettable church,
this one with an unusually joyful cemetery.
In 1935, a local woodcarver,
reviving an old tradition,
began adorning what's known as the "Merry Cemetery"
with a forest of vivid memorials.
Each one comes with a whimsical poem
and a painting of the departed
in the moment of death
or doing something they loved.
Even if you can't read the poems,
the images speak volumes.
From a lifetime commitment to a traditional trade,
like weaving, baking, or woodworking,
a more modern one like television repair,
or to a passion for bicycles.
A sad, early end by a lightning strike,
or a humorous memorial to a lifetime spent
enduring a nagging mother-in-law.
It's a poignant and good-natured celebration
of each individual's life,
as well as a chronicle of village history.
And it's all painted in cheery blue,
to match the heavens where these souls are headed.
Traveling through Romania, I feel about as far from home
as I've ever been while still in Europe.
Sure, it's got some rough edges.
But you'll enjoy amazing sights,
endearing people, and rich memories.
Thanks for joining us. I'm Rick Steves.
Until next time, keep on travelin'.
Cha. Cha, cha. - [ Smooches ]
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- The palace is surprisingly modern.
Built in the 1880s, it came with all the latest comforts.
[ Telephone rings ] Forced air heating, telephone,
you name it. [ Laughter ]
It -- Julienne -- Oh, there we go.
You'll find German-speaking enclaves
and delightful German towns
as part of this part of [mumbles]
You know what I'm gonna do?
There's a little bird over there. Boom.
Okay. Can I have a little<i>horinca?</i>
George! Horinca! I'm empty!
- Oh! - Oh!
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Curves with scissors
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Then we cut the cardboard is left with a knife
And that's how we have
With roulette do the same
First stick one half
Then the other
and cut
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To take advantage of its outline
Mark a line 2 cm. the hollow Roulette has left
We cut for a cardboard ring like this
And booked for later
To give some weight to the wheel and rotate more will use a piece of wire
We rounded to surround the template
So
We turn and stick to the wire cardboard instant adhesive
Then we perforate the center of the wheel brand that has
And we enlarge the hole to fit one of these pens
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Thus the bearing not rub with carton round
We have told you to use one of these pens because we will use the outer housing
to the axis of the wheel
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So we will cut the rest
The axis set to enter the center tread
And with instant adhesive will stick careful not to stain the rest
When we dry sized washer wire ballpoint
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We place the shaft in the mark made in the board
And stick to this with instant adhesive
Just outside, so that the bearing can turn right
To verify that everything is fine, we introduce wheel in place and turn
But still stick to the axis
Before we will make some changes
This template is in the center of the wheel
But first stick to 2 or 3 layers of cardboard
To have 1 to 2 cm. thick
Cardboard cover with a strip of cardboard so you will not see
To stick to the wheel we open a gap as ballpoint
We put glue on the bottom
I introduce all on the shaft so that it well aligned
But still not hit the wheel
Before we take four rectangles of construction paper
4 cm. wide and more than 10 cm. long
We join with glue the four rod this way
For a more rigid plate
Then we make marks to 1 cm. one another
We connect brands making zigzag lines
And with a knife cut by lines
We need 19 of these triangles
Each of them will stick in one of the lines between the numbers
And the central cylinder
We will wheel well
And we can stick on the board
Then we will cut these two templates
Sticking to a card first
And cut two equal pieces also cardstock
One of these parts will stick half one of the templates well aligned
In the other half will stick the other template
The union should be best
No potholes
Then we joined the other two by overlapping ends about 2 cm.
the align
And we cut two at a time
So the board will be perfect
We will stick to unite them behind the other piece of cardboard
We will look something like this
A ring with a slight tilt inwards
We place upside down on a flat surface
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will be left over an edge of cardboard inside carton
We will serve to align the two rings
We glue the carton cardboard for this silicone interior edge thermofusible
Outside the rings will be separated by tilting it has the cardboard
This will make the marbles fall inward
This is the position of the ring
But separated from the wheel so that it can turn
To give just separation will measure the wheel height
And cut a strip of cardboard 2 mm.
Far higher than
We cut a few squares of this strip
The stick to the outer edge of the ring cardboard in this way
Then stick to the board so that rim and wheel are well aligned
For wall cut a strip roulette cardboard of 5 cm. high
And long enough to surround the roulette full
The adjust the board and attach it to ring inside
We have a wall to turn the marble
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And with wavy in this regard
To make it much easier to shape rounded
We stick to the cardboard carton leaving as tight as we can
After what we line with color cardboard we want
To top it off the top we use a piece of thick wire
As we cut and paste both ends to form a ring
Others us we will paint
Then we stick to the wall cardboard silicone
To cover the joint between the cable and the wall We use a cardboard strip of another color
The stick just under the wire
We can also lined with cardboard the edges of the board
And finally stick the logo of Club TDCSH in the pen tip
Our casino roulette is finished
You can play with poker chips
Real Money
Or you can do like us and play with sweets
If you bet on red, black, odd or even, and guess right, you get twice what you bet
If you bet on a single number you will take you 18 times your bet,
If you do numbers 2, 9 times the wagered
And if you play 3 numbers, 4 times what you bet
You can not bet more than 3 numbers Same time
Place your bet
Spin the wheel
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