Podcasts about Balaclava

The much venerated charge of the light brigade at the battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War was one of the biggest military blunders of all time. The poor decisions made that day had much to do with the personalities of the British high command.Sources:Aldrete, Gregory S. History's Great Military Blunders and the Lessons They Teach. The Great Courses, 2015.Figes, Orlando. Crimea. New York, Picador, 2012.

From Classroom to Courtroom: How a Knife, a Balaclava, and a College Paper Are Shaping the Case Against Bryan Kohberger A college assignment written three years before the Idaho murders is now being treated as potential evidence in one of the highest-profile murder trials in the country. Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger want to introduce a paper he wrote in 2020, titled Crime-scene Scenario Final, as proof that he had extensive knowledge of how to approach a homicide investigation—before he was ever accused of committing one. This isn't your average term paper. It's a 12-page walk-through of a fictional murder scene involving a woman who had been killed with a knife. Kohberger was a grad student at DeSales University at the time, studying criminal justice. And he didn't just hit the broad strokes—he dove deep. The paper breaks down a step-by-step protocol for securing a crime scene. He describes how officers should block off the area to prevent contamination, obtain the appropriate search warrants, and immediately call in a supervisor, a coroner, and a forensics team. It's written with a level of procedural detail that goes well beyond what most people would expect in a class paper. He also describes the importance of wearing protective gear—gloves, shoe covers, full-body suits—to avoid leaving behind DNA, fibers, or other trace evidence. He specifically writes that “anything that is fiber-free and covers the mouth, hair, and overall body would be helpful in avoiding crime-scene contamination.” That line, in particular, has prosecutors' attention, given that one of the surviving roommates from the Idaho home described seeing a masked intruder wearing dark clothing—someone who didn't leave behind any visible trace other than a single knife sheath. And the paper doesn't stop there. Kohberger details how to identify and collect evidence: swabbing for biological material, photographing everything before touching it, labeling and packaging each item properly. He emphasizes the critical importance of preserving the chain of custody, writing that evidence must be documented, sealed, and tracked from collection all the way to trial. He even covers how to avoid tampering or accidental transfer of evidence between investigators. Then there's a section on canvassing. Kohberger suggests that investigators should talk to anyone who routinely passes by the scene—mail carriers, delivery drivers, neighbors—and establish firm alibis for each of them. He writes, “Where were the neighbors when this happened? Their alibis should be evident and supported.” It's a sharp line—and when you're standing trial for killing four college students in a neighborhood where nobody saw it coming, a line like that reads a little differently. Prosecutors say the paper illustrates a mind that wasn't just educated in theory but highly attuned to the real-world mechanics of crime scene control and investigative protocol. They're not saying this document is a confession—but they are framing it as part of a larger pattern. And alongside that pattern, they're placing another seemingly minor but potentially telling piece of evidence: a receipt for a black balaclava. That purchase, allegedly made by Kohberger at a Dick's Sporting Goods in Pennsylvania in early 2022, is being tied to the account of one of the surviving roommates, who told police she saw a masked figure in the house the night of the murders. Prosecutors say the balaclava matches the description of the one worn by the intruder. Combined with the college paper, the DNA on the knife sheath, and Kohberger's own background in criminology, the state is trying to paint a picture of someone who didn't just know how to study crime—he allegedly used that knowledge to commit one. Now, the defense will push back. They're expected to argue that introducing a school paper as evidence in a capital case is inflammatory, irrelevant, and designed to prejudice the jury. They'll likely challenge the balaclava link as well, noting that purchasing cold-weather gear in Pennsylvania isn't exactly suspicious in January. But with the trial set to begin August 11, every motion counts. Judge Steven Hippler is set to hear arguments on April 9, including whether Kohberger's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder could be used to argue against the death penalty, and whether jurors should hear the delayed 911 call placed by the surviving roommates—nearly eight hours after the murders. Whether the court admits the college paper remains to be seen. But prosecutors believe it says something about who Kohberger was before he became a suspect. And if the jury hears it, those 12 pages might weigh more heavily than any textbook ever should. #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrimeUpdate #CriminalJusticeTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

From Classroom to Courtroom: How a Knife, a Balaclava, and a College Paper Are Shaping the Case Against Bryan Kohberger A college assignment written three years before the Idaho murders is now being treated as potential evidence in one of the highest-profile murder trials in the country. Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger want to introduce a paper he wrote in 2020, titled Crime-scene Scenario Final, as proof that he had extensive knowledge of how to approach a homicide investigation—before he was ever accused of committing one. This isn't your average term paper. It's a 12-page walk-through of a fictional murder scene involving a woman who had been killed with a knife. Kohberger was a grad student at DeSales University at the time, studying criminal justice. And he didn't just hit the broad strokes—he dove deep. The paper breaks down a step-by-step protocol for securing a crime scene. He describes how officers should block off the area to prevent contamination, obtain the appropriate search warrants, and immediately call in a supervisor, a coroner, and a forensics team. It's written with a level of procedural detail that goes well beyond what most people would expect in a class paper. He also describes the importance of wearing protective gear—gloves, shoe covers, full-body suits—to avoid leaving behind DNA, fibers, or other trace evidence. He specifically writes that “anything that is fiber-free and covers the mouth, hair, and overall body would be helpful in avoiding crime-scene contamination.” That line, in particular, has prosecutors' attention, given that one of the surviving roommates from the Idaho home described seeing a masked intruder wearing dark clothing—someone who didn't leave behind any visible trace other than a single knife sheath. And the paper doesn't stop there. Kohberger details how to identify and collect evidence: swabbing for biological material, photographing everything before touching it, labeling and packaging each item properly. He emphasizes the critical importance of preserving the chain of custody, writing that evidence must be documented, sealed, and tracked from collection all the way to trial. He even covers how to avoid tampering or accidental transfer of evidence between investigators. Then there's a section on canvassing. Kohberger suggests that investigators should talk to anyone who routinely passes by the scene—mail carriers, delivery drivers, neighbors—and establish firm alibis for each of them. He writes, “Where were the neighbors when this happened? Their alibis should be evident and supported.” It's a sharp line—and when you're standing trial for killing four college students in a neighborhood where nobody saw it coming, a line like that reads a little differently. Prosecutors say the paper illustrates a mind that wasn't just educated in theory but highly attuned to the real-world mechanics of crime scene control and investigative protocol. They're not saying this document is a confession—but they are framing it as part of a larger pattern. And alongside that pattern, they're placing another seemingly minor but potentially telling piece of evidence: a receipt for a black balaclava. That purchase, allegedly made by Kohberger at a Dick's Sporting Goods in Pennsylvania in early 2022, is being tied to the account of one of the surviving roommates, who told police she saw a masked figure in the house the night of the murders. Prosecutors say the balaclava matches the description of the one worn by the intruder. Combined with the college paper, the DNA on the knife sheath, and Kohberger's own background in criminology, the state is trying to paint a picture of someone who didn't just know how to study crime—he allegedly used that knowledge to commit one. Now, the defense will push back. They're expected to argue that introducing a school paper as evidence in a capital case is inflammatory, irrelevant, and designed to prejudice the jury. They'll likely challenge the balaclava link as well, noting that purchasing cold-weather gear in Pennsylvania isn't exactly suspicious in January. But with the trial set to begin August 11, every motion counts. Judge Steven Hippler is set to hear arguments on April 9, including whether Kohberger's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder could be used to argue against the death penalty, and whether jurors should hear the delayed 911 call placed by the surviving roommates—nearly eight hours after the murders. Whether the court admits the college paper remains to be seen. But prosecutors believe it says something about who Kohberger was before he became a suspect. And if the jury hears it, those 12 pages might weigh more heavily than any textbook ever should. #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrimeUpdate #CriminalJusticeTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A college assignment written three years before the Idaho murders is now being treated as potential evidence in one of the highest-profile murder trials in the country. Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger want to introduce a paper he wrote in 2020, titled Crime-scene Scenario Final, as proof that he had extensive knowledge of how to approach a homicide investigation—before he was ever accused of committing one. This isn't your average term paper. It's a 12-page walk-through of a fictional murder scene involving a woman who had been killed with a knife. Kohberger was a grad student at DeSales University at the time, studying criminal justice. And he didn't just hit the broad strokes—he dove deep. The paper breaks down a step-by-step protocol for securing a crime scene. He describes how officers should block off the area to prevent contamination, obtain the appropriate search warrants, and immediately call in a supervisor, a coroner, and a forensics team. It's written with a level of procedural detail that goes well beyond what most people would expect in a class paper. He also describes the importance of wearing protective gear—gloves, shoe covers, full-body suits—to avoid leaving behind DNA, fibers, or other trace evidence. He specifically writes that “anything that is fiber-free and covers the mouth, hair, and overall body would be helpful in avoiding crime-scene contamination.” That line, in particular, has prosecutors' attention, given that one of the surviving roommates from the Idaho home described seeing a masked intruder wearing dark clothing—someone who didn't leave behind any visible trace other than a single knife sheath. And the paper doesn't stop there. Kohberger details how to identify and collect evidence: swabbing for biological material, photographing everything before touching it, labeling and packaging each item properly. He emphasizes the critical importance of preserving the chain of custody, writing that evidence must be documented, sealed, and tracked from collection all the way to trial. He even covers how to avoid tampering or accidental transfer of evidence between investigators. Then there's a section on canvassing. Kohberger suggests that investigators should talk to anyone who routinely passes by the scene—mail carriers, delivery drivers, neighbors—and establish firm alibis for each of them. He writes, “Where were the neighbors when this happened? Their alibis should be evident and supported.” It's a sharp line—and when you're standing trial for killing four college students in a neighborhood where nobody saw it coming, a line like that reads a little differently. Prosecutors say the paper illustrates a mind that wasn't just educated in theory but highly attuned to the real-world mechanics of crime scene control and investigative protocol. They're not saying this document is a confession—but they are framing it as part of a larger pattern. And alongside that pattern, they're placing another seemingly minor but potentially telling piece of evidence: a receipt for a black balaclava. That purchase, allegedly made by Kohberger at a Dick's Sporting Goods in Pennsylvania in early 2022, is being tied to the account of one of the surviving roommates, who told police she saw a masked figure in the house the night of the murders. Prosecutors say the balaclava matches the description of the one worn by the intruder. Combined with the college paper, the DNA on the knife sheath, and Kohberger's own background in criminology, the state is trying to paint a picture of someone who didn't just know how to study crime—he allegedly used that knowledge to commit one. Now, the defense will push back. They're expected to argue that introducing a school paper as evidence in a capital case is inflammatory, irrelevant, and designed to prejudice the jury. They'll likely challenge the balaclava link as well, noting that purchasing cold-weather gear in Pennsylvania isn't exactly suspicious in January. But with the trial set to begin August 11, every motion counts. Judge Steven Hippler is set to hear arguments on April 9, including whether Kohberger's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder could be used to argue against the death penalty, and whether jurors should hear the delayed 911 call placed by the surviving roommates—nearly eight hours after the murders. Whether the court admits the college paper remains to be seen. But prosecutors believe it says something about who Kohberger was before he became a suspect. And if the jury hears it, those 12 pages might weigh more heavily than any textbook ever should. #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrimeUpdate #CriminalJusticeTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

From Classroom to Courtroom: How a Knife, a Balaclava, and a College Paper Are Shaping the Case Against Bryan Kohberger A college assignment written three years before the Idaho murders is now being treated as potential evidence in one of the highest-profile murder trials in the country. Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger want to introduce a paper he wrote in 2020, titled Crime-scene Scenario Final, as proof that he had extensive knowledge of how to approach a homicide investigation—before he was ever accused of committing one. This isn't your average term paper. It's a 12-page walk-through of a fictional murder scene involving a woman who had been killed with a knife. Kohberger was a grad student at DeSales University at the time, studying criminal justice. And he didn't just hit the broad strokes—he dove deep. The paper breaks down a step-by-step protocol for securing a crime scene. He describes how officers should block off the area to prevent contamination, obtain the appropriate search warrants, and immediately call in a supervisor, a coroner, and a forensics team. It's written with a level of procedural detail that goes well beyond what most people would expect in a class paper. He also describes the importance of wearing protective gear—gloves, shoe covers, full-body suits—to avoid leaving behind DNA, fibers, or other trace evidence. He specifically writes that “anything that is fiber-free and covers the mouth, hair, and overall body would be helpful in avoiding crime-scene contamination.” That line, in particular, has prosecutors' attention, given that one of the surviving roommates from the Idaho home described seeing a masked intruder wearing dark clothing—someone who didn't leave behind any visible trace other than a single knife sheath. And the paper doesn't stop there. Kohberger details how to identify and collect evidence: swabbing for biological material, photographing everything before touching it, labeling and packaging each item properly. He emphasizes the critical importance of preserving the chain of custody, writing that evidence must be documented, sealed, and tracked from collection all the way to trial. He even covers how to avoid tampering or accidental transfer of evidence between investigators. Then there's a section on canvassing. Kohberger suggests that investigators should talk to anyone who routinely passes by the scene—mail carriers, delivery drivers, neighbors—and establish firm alibis for each of them. He writes, “Where were the neighbors when this happened? Their alibis should be evident and supported.” It's a sharp line—and when you're standing trial for killing four college students in a neighborhood where nobody saw it coming, a line like that reads a little differently. Prosecutors say the paper illustrates a mind that wasn't just educated in theory but highly attuned to the real-world mechanics of crime scene control and investigative protocol. They're not saying this document is a confession—but they are framing it as part of a larger pattern. And alongside that pattern, they're placing another seemingly minor but potentially telling piece of evidence: a receipt for a black balaclava. That purchase, allegedly made by Kohberger at a Dick's Sporting Goods in Pennsylvania in early 2022, is being tied to the account of one of the surviving roommates, who told police she saw a masked figure in the house the night of the murders. Prosecutors say the balaclava matches the description of the one worn by the intruder. Combined with the college paper, the DNA on the knife sheath, and Kohberger's own background in criminology, the state is trying to paint a picture of someone who didn't just know how to study crime—he allegedly used that knowledge to commit one. Now, the defense will push back. They're expected to argue that introducing a school paper as evidence in a capital case is inflammatory, irrelevant, and designed to prejudice the jury. They'll likely challenge the balaclava link as well, noting that purchasing cold-weather gear in Pennsylvania isn't exactly suspicious in January. But with the trial set to begin August 11, every motion counts. Judge Steven Hippler is set to hear arguments on April 9, including whether Kohberger's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder could be used to argue against the death penalty, and whether jurors should hear the delayed 911 call placed by the surviving roommates—nearly eight hours after the murders. Whether the court admits the college paper remains to be seen. But prosecutors believe it says something about who Kohberger was before he became a suspect. And if the jury hears it, those 12 pages might weigh more heavily than any textbook ever should. #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrimeUpdate #CriminalJusticeTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum break down how small forensic details like a balaclava, a knife sheath, and an Amazon purchase, can construct a damning mosaic of guilt. Sheryl emphasizes the importance of visual testimony and the nuanced strategies prosecutors must deploy when sequencing their witnesses. Nancy and Sheryl draw parallels from cases like Casey Anthony, Ted Bundy, and Lori Vallow, showing how digital footprints, careless mistakes, and chilling premeditation can expose even the most calculated crimes. Lastly, the two probe how character witnesses, or the lack thereof, may influence the perception of innocence or guilt. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup (0:15) Happy Birthday to host, Sheryl McCollum (actual birthday March 25th) (2:00) Updates on Bryan Kohberger case (2:25)  ”Don't order your crime doings on Amazon or leave a credit card trail.” (3:00) The balaclava evidence and eyewitness testimony (8:00) Why the drawing matters (15:00) Flashbacks to Lori Vallow and amazon evidence (17:00) Casey Anthony’s perjury and misleading evidence (24:00) Why the state can’t introduce bad character (27:00) Traffic tickets leading to arrests (29:00) “ You can't hide your own eyebrows. You can't hide your own DNA. You can't hide your own height. Dylan Mortenson saw him within feet. Those eyebrows, she'll never forget 'em, and the biggest mistake he made was not leaving his DNA on that sheath, was not using his own card, was not using his own debit card, but leaving that witness alive.” (29:30) Witness strategy, mistakes, and what comes next --- Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime- fighting digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people and shines a light on cold cases. In addition, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily show hosted by Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111 and is downloadable as a podcast on all audio platforms - https://www.crimeonline.com/ Connect with Nancy: X: @nancygrace Instagram: @thenancygrace Facebook: @nancygrace Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Connect with Sheryl: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mitchell Freddy Ft. Balaclava - Late Boy Ready Mitchell Freddy, beats bang, mic blessed, no stress From LI to BK, where I manifest Miami heat, lyrical treats, scripts divine Streetwise snapshots, every line, my lifeline Legendary MC, DJ, no fluke, G Visionary flows, Cam'ron with the keys Precision strikes, slicing wires, no fools King of the streets, envy fuels the rules Fame echoes like thunder, Mitchell Freddy's the name Reigning storm, city to city, igniting the flame Brooklyn grit, Miami nights, hunger ablaze From nothing to everything, breaking all the laid ways Crafting records, decks spin, lyrical assassin LI roots deep, flash raps with passion Hustle respected, crown and jewels, I rise From the gutter to the stars, watch me fly Producer's touch, beats slam, cities in sync Legendary grip tight, spitting truth, no blink From LI to BK, down to MIA Eagle wings spread, paving my own way Fame echoes like thunder, Mitchell Freddy's the name Reigning storm, city to city, igniting the flame Brooklyn grit, Miami nights, hunger ablaze

Bienvenue à Virton, la ville où la Gaume dévoile tout son charme… et où en cette fin de matinée, elle se transforme en véritable arène du savoir ! Virton, où aujourd'hui, l'intelligence et l'improvisation vont s'affronter dans un duel épique entre, d'un côté, Madeleine Baudot et Camille, de l'autre, Corentin Candi et Aynur, sous la houlette de Walid ! Au cours de ce jeu qui même patrimoine et bonne humeur, on parle de l'origine des noms Virton et Wallonie, de notre premier Premier Ministre, de shampoing et d'une expression très ancienne. On plonge aussi dans l'actualité virtonaise et artistique en compagnie de Laurence Gonry, alias « Spacepafpaf » (elle vous expliquera d'où lui vient ce pseudo), artiste accomplie, professeur d'art et de sérigraphie, animatrice artistique, fondatrice du collectif d'artistes « BALACLAVA » ! https://spacepafpaf.com/ Merci pour votre écoute Salut les copions, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 16h à 17h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Salut les copions sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/19688 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In the inaugural episode of a new series on extreme literature, TDMG explores the earliest work by the infamous Peter Sotos, plunging headlong into the most perverse incarnation of so-called "true crime" writing in the beginning of an effort to explore the real power within one of the world's most scorned authors. Listener discretion strongly advised. 0:00:00 - Peter Sotos 0:19:50 - Total Abuse 0:28:41 - Pure Terminus on Youtube Terminus on Patreon TDMG on Substack thetrueterminus@gmail.com

The Charge of the Light Brigade was written in 1854 by Alfred Lord Tennyson, inspired by the disastrous cavalry charge at the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. Tennyson was one of the greatest poets of the Victorian era. You probably know this poem. It's loved and and recited still around the world.

Sur le continent africain, les femmes jouent un rôle central dans l'agriculture. En Afrique centrale, par exemple, elles produisent jusqu'à 80% des denrées alimentaires, selon la FAO. Outre la production, elles sont également essentielles aux travaux de transformation et de vente. Pour autant, les femmes restent encore largement privées de l'accès aux ressources essentielles à l'agriculture comme la propriété de la terre, la technologie ou la formation. Des ressources qui permettraient d'augmenter leurs rendements agricoles et leurs revenus. Alors que le secteur alimentaire et agro-industriel devrait peser 1 000 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030 sur le continent africain, selon les déclarations du président de la Banque Africaine de développement, une meilleure inclusion des femmes reste un défi majeur. Comment moderniser l'agriculture africaine avec l'aide des femmes ? Comment appuyer le secteur agroalimentaire ?  Une émission à l'occasion du Salon international de l'agriculture qui se tient du 22 février au 2 mars 2025 à Paris.  Avec :• Kpénahi Traoré, journaliste, présentatrice de l'émission Un jour au village, diffusée le samedi à 13h30 TU sur RFI • Aïssata Diakité, fondatrice et dirigeante du groupe Zabbaan, basé au Mali et en France, spécialisé dans l'agro-alimentaire équitable• Adjaratou Kosse Faye, entrepreneuse agricole, formatrice spécialisée dans accompagnement des jeunes et des femmes producteurs en milieu rural. Fondatrice de FOROBA SAS, une ferme agro-écologique de 3 hectares située à Toubacouta au Sénégal. En fin d'émission  La rubrique Mondoblog chez les voisins avec Alaa Khzam • Aboubacrine Dicko décrypte les nouvelles taxes au Mali et leur impact sur une économie déjà fragile.• Carole Ricco nous plonge dans l'histoire de Balaclava, témoin des échanges et conflits coloniaux à l'Île Maurice.• Marina Tem explore l'écriture comme acte de résistance, dans un texte profond conclu par un poème bouleversant.La chronique Écouter le Monde de Monica Fantini. Programmation musicale :► Chasing Peace Of Mind - Adekunle Gold► Meu Lugar - Gabriella Lima.

Sur le continent africain, les femmes jouent un rôle central dans l'agriculture. En Afrique centrale, par exemple, elles produisent jusqu'à 80% des denrées alimentaires, selon la FAO. Outre la production, elles sont également essentielles aux travaux de transformation et de vente. Pour autant, les femmes restent encore largement privées de l'accès aux ressources essentielles à l'agriculture comme la propriété de la terre, la technologie ou la formation. Des ressources qui permettraient d'augmenter leurs rendements agricoles et leurs revenus. Alors que le secteur alimentaire et agro-industriel devrait peser 1 000 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030 sur le continent africain, selon les déclarations du président de la Banque Africaine de développement, une meilleure inclusion des femmes reste un défi majeur. Comment moderniser l'agriculture africaine avec l'aide des femmes ? Comment appuyer le secteur agroalimentaire ?  Une émission à l'occasion du Salon international de l'agriculture qui se tient du 22 février au 2 mars 2025 à Paris.  Avec :• Kpénahi Traoré, journaliste, présentatrice de l'émission Un jour au village, diffusée le samedi à 13h30 TU sur RFI • Aïssata Diakité, fondatrice et dirigeante du groupe Zabbaan, basé au Mali et en France, spécialisé dans l'agro-alimentaire équitable• Adjaratou Kosse Faye, entrepreneuse agricole, formatrice spécialisée dans accompagnement des jeunes et des femmes producteurs en milieu rural. Fondatrice de FOROBA SAS, une ferme agro-écologique de 3 hectares située à Toubacouta au Sénégal. En fin d'émission  La rubrique Mondoblog chez les voisins avec Alaa Khzam • Aboubacrine Dicko décrypte les nouvelles taxes au Mali et leur impact sur une économie déjà fragile.• Carole Ricco nous plonge dans l'histoire de Balaclava, témoin des échanges et conflits coloniaux à l'Île Maurice.• Marina Tem explore l'écriture comme acte de résistance, dans un texte profond conclu par un poème bouleversant.La chronique Écouter le Monde de Monica Fantini. Programmation musicale :► Chasing Peace Of Mind - Adekunle Gold► Meu Lugar - Gabriella Lima.

Alfred Tennyson's ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade' was first published on 9th December, 1854, in The Examiner. Tennyson had penned the poem shortly after reading a dramatic account in The Times of the disastrous charge, which occurred during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War.  Its rhythmic cadence, mimicking the galloping charge, made it both poignant and memorable, and the poem was an instant hit with the public - though critics were sniffy about the poet's rhyming of ‘blunder' and ‘hundred'... In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider why Tennyson initially left his name off the poem, despite him being Queen Victoria's Poet Laureate; debate whether it is pro or anti-war; and try to establish exactly who blundered on the battlefield… Further Reading: • ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade' (Historic UK, 2019): https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Charge-Of-The-Light-Brigade/ • 'Poem of the week: The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Tennyson' (The Guardian, 2014): https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/jan/20/poem-of-the-week-charge-light-brigade-tennyson • 'Alfred, Lord Tennyson Reading "The Charge of the Light Brigade"' (Thomas Edison, 1890):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLrJqhhR2G8 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Knack, knackiger, am knackigsten, Weserfunk. Heute gibt es eine Expressfolge mit Lennart, Kirsten und Sina. Trotz langer Liste haben wir euch eine Folge für die Mittagspause geschustert. Zwei 1:0-Siege für die Herren und eine ärgerliche Niederlage für die Frauen müssen durchgesprochen werden und dazu natürlich noch den Ausblick auf die kommenden Spiele am Samstag. Viel Spaß, auch wenn es nur kurz ist: Weserfunk Folge 282 #Balaclava

Knack, knackiger, am knackigsten, Weserfunk. Heute gibt es eine Expressfolge mit Lennart, Kirsten und Sina. Trotz langer Liste haben wir euch eine Folge für die Mittagspause geschustert. Zwei 1:0-Siege für die Herren und eine ärgerliche Niederlage für die Frauen müssen durchgesprochen werden und dazu natürlich noch den Ausblick auf die kommenden Spiele am Samstag. Viel Spaß, auch wenn es nur kurz ist: Weserfunk Folge 282 #Balaclava

This interview first aired on Thursday the 17th of October, 2024 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Shane Sali who is running for the Greater Shepparton Council in the Balaclava Ward at the upcoming council election. Listen to One FM Breakfast with Plemo live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

Join Phil Kitromilides & Sid Lowe in Spain for this week's TSFP discussing matchday 8 in LALIGA, and what happened at Sunday's Madrid derby. For our new series Regional Rankings, the TSFP Newsletter, access to the TSFP Discord and WhatsApp Community, and weekly Q&A and Bonus Pods, join us at patreon.com/tsfp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zpěvák, koncertní promotér a frontman několika hardcore punkových skupin, Milan Trachta, známý jako Banán, je zásadní postavou domácí tvrdé kytarové scény. Kromě účinkování s kapelami jako Hanba nebo Kovadlina zpíval také s partami jako Balaclava, Hlinomaz nebo Lahar. A to navzdory tomu, že o sobě prohlašuje, že není zpěvák. O tom, ale i pořádání punkových koncertů nebo proč odmítl převzít cenu Anděl, hovořil v dalším On Air. Podívejte se na celý rozhovor. ON AIR je talk show hudebního publicisty Pavla Kučery s hudebníky a lidmi z hudební branže. Nový díl je uveřejněn každý týden na YouTube kanálu kytary.cz. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onairtalks Přehled starších dílů zde: http://bit.ly/VsechnyOnAirRozhovory Starší díly On Air si můžete poslechnout i ve formě podcastů zde: Spotify http://bit.ly/OnAirRozhovorySpotify Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/on-air #rozhovor #kovadlina #balaclava

À Maurice, le label pour promouvoir la qualité des produits de l'île, créé il y a une dizaine d'années, s'étend désormais au secteur du tourisme. Dans l'hôtellerie, le groupe Attitude est encore le seul à avoir obtenu ce label Made in Moris, ce qui lui permet de valoriser son implication dans la promotion de l'industrie locale. Sur le littoral de Balaclava au nord de Maurice, l'hôtel Ravenala Attitude a voulu créer une atmosphère authentiquement mauricienne. Dans le décor de sable blanc et de cocotiers, deux échoppes rappellent les boutiques de coin de rue de l'île. Appelées Taba-J en référence aux petits commerces typiques ici, ces kiosques offrent une gamme de produits locaux, des galettes appelées farata aux plats rapides épicés.Jean-Michel Pitot, fondateur de la chaîne, a, en effet, souhaité revisiter le modèle mauricien : « Les hôtels de Maurice mettaient beaucoup plus en avant une belle hôtellerie, ce qui n'était pas tout à fait mauricien. Certes, on faisait plaisir aux clients en donnant du caviar, du champagne et autres, j'exagère un petit peu, mais on oubliait que l'on était à Maurice. »En revenant à ses racines, le groupe a inauguré en 2013 l'hôtel Zilwa Attitude, qui résonne profondément avec la culture mauricienne. Zilwa est le mot créole pour insulaire. Et Jean-Michel Pitot de rappeler : « On savait ce que l'on voulait offrir aux clients. On voulait leur faire ressentir ce côté mauricien. Les hôtels ont donc été décorés, construits et tout a été fait pour que le client découvre cette île Maurice. » Dans le même temps, le groupe Attitude a opté pour des pratiques écologiques, et privilégié les entrepreneurs locaux, deux décisions fortes.Des fournisseurs greenOlivier Bardin dirige Topo Sorbe, une entreprise familiale de la capitale qui fabrique des sucettes glacées aux fruits locaux et aux saveurs piquantes. Contre toute attente, c'est le groupe Attitude qui a contacté sa petite entreprise pour devenir son fournisseur, et non l'inverse. « C'était un projet assez complexe pour nous, on devait voir plus grand », explique Oliver Bardin. Et d'ajouter : « Attitude travaille également avec des fournisseurs green, ce qui veut dire pas de plastique, alors il a fallu travailler sur l'emballage en carton, cela a pris pas mal de temps, presque deux ans. »Le groupe hôtelier Attitude est le premier du secteur à obtenir le label Made in Moris, un réseau valorisant les produits locaux selon des critères stricts. La chaîne s'apprête à clôturer l'année financière 2023/2024 avec un taux d'occupation de 85%. Les doutes exprimés au début dans le secteur quant à la viabilité du modèle, se sont dissipés.Selon Vincent Desvaux de Marigny, PDG du groupe, la viabilité commerciale est désormais acquise : « Nous ne sommes pas cotés en bourse, mais on a la capacité de mesurer nos performances financières, et on a réalisé qu'Attitude se situait aujourd'hui dans le haut du panier en termes de rentabilité, c'est-à-dire en termes de profit après impôt, par rapport au chiffre d'affaires. » La chaîne hôtelière veut aller plus loin et vise la certification « B Corp ». Cette reconnaissance internationale valide les entreprises qui combinent rentabilité et impact positif sur la société et l'environnement.À lire aussiTourisme en Afrique: en Tunisie, le tourisme résiste à Djerba et se réinvente [3/5]

Mitchell Frederick ft. Balaclava - King Of Legacies Yo, check it, it's Mitchell Frederick on the mic East Coast stand up, let's go It's the litty titty clitty committee You're now rocking with the new white fiddy The silver dolla hallah, I spit it raw In the streets of NYC, where I set the law I like my girls dressed in Prada, they sippin' tea Cause I'm the proper doctor, Mitchell Frederick, king of NYC From Brooklyn to the Bronx, we hold it down East Coast rap, terror squad sound I'm on the block, where the beats don't stop From the projects to the penthouse top I'm the East Coast king, I ain't gotta front From the hustle to the grind, we always on the hunt Here we go, let me break it down real quick From the underground to the mainstream hit East Coast flavor, you can feel the vibe Mitchell Frederick, reppin' on the ride Drop the beat low, let the bassline roll From the clubs to the streets, we take control It's a breakdown, we switchin' up the pace East Coast anthem, in your face It's the litty titty clitty committee You're now rocking with the new white fiddy The silver dolla hallah, I spit it raw In the streets of NYC, where I set the law I step in the club, it's a movie scene Lights low, DJ spinnin', everybody lean I'm the talk of the town, they know my name Mitchell Frederick, ain't playin' no game With my crew on the side, we stayin' strapped East Coast pride, never lookin' back From the concrete jungle, where dreams are made To the skyscrapers, where deals are paid Let's break it down, slow it down for a minute Catch your breath, feel the vibe, ain't no limit East Coast grind, from the streets to the stage Mitchell Frederick, on the rampage Switch it up, let the rhythm flow East Coast sound, we run the show It's a breakdown, we keep it real tight East Coast anthem, all day, all night It's the litty titty clitty committee You're now rocking with the new white fiddy The silver dolla hallah, I spit it raw In the streets of NYC, where I set the law So pump up the volume, let the speakers blow East Coast flow, watch me steal the show In the city that never sleeps, I'm wide awake Mitchell Frederick, the East Coast shake So party people, throw your hands up high For the king of NYC, till the day I die

Mitchell Frederick ft. Balaclava - King Of Legacies by Mitchell Frederick

Meet the future Prime Minister of the UK. Phin 'Barmy Brunch' Adams of the Monster Raving Loony Party became an icon overnight when he stood for election against divisive Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg. He also just happened to be wearing a baked bean balaclava. Phin didn't win the seat, but he won something more important... the nation's hearts. ***LIVE SHOW JULY 15TH GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT***We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE on Monday 15th July 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you - this time, it's a comedy extravaganza. It will feature Sara Pascoe, Lieven Scheire, Phil Wang, Dr Kate Cherrell, Dr Maddy Pelling and a man experimented on by Uri Geller. Head here for more info and to buy your tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

5pm: A Seattle man was carjacked; the attack ended up saving his life // “New Nostradamus” predicts WWIII will kick off TODAY!   Godspeed, everyone! // Trump talks to Logan Paul about aliens // Florida man's colon explodes after coughing and sneezing at the same time in a diner // The Bell Town Hellcat Driver Appears in Court In a Balaclava; has $83k fine upheld // Turns out, most social media influencers are barely scraping by // LETTERS

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode we welcome back friend of the pod, researcher and writer Iain Turner. Iain chatted to the lads about progress on his book which is an authoritative history of the UVF; we talked about the Dublin & Monaghan bombings 50 years on; the difficulty of obtaining records for research; the NIO public history project; loyalist paramilitaries and truth recovery and a whole lot more. The latest Shrapnel Fragments Special Episode is out now here:

As winter fades into memory in the northern hemisphere, many breathe sighs of relief, looking forward to longer days and the warmth of the sun inviting time spent outside. But some are not so excited, hanging on to the wisps of winter with its long cold nights. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Balaclava Credits Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe Music Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling Additional music by Kyron (aka JC Mendizbal); Kid Otter; Kent Sparling Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective

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Balaclava is a collective of alternative artists emerging from the streets of Tunis and committed to promoting local talent, composed of producers Hmenou and 5amaseen. Dedicated to influencing the youth through their bold and provocative art under their brand, Balaclava aims to embody the rebellious spirit and ambitious drive of their generation. Hmenou, a dedicated producer bridging Tunisian heritage and Parisian culture, has found his niche in drum and bass, infusing his music with local cultural references. Similarly, 5amaseen draws inspiration from bass and club music, crafting his distinct sound with pounding kicks, percussive patterns, and distorted breaks, influenced by the sonic landscape of his homeland, from Mahraganat to Upper Egyptian folkloric music. In this Select, Balaclava guides its listeners through an experimental mix of sounds, composed of fractured and disjointed breakbeats. High-energy and fast-paced, Balaclava's mix invites its audience into an electric universe of drum and bass, reimagining its meaning by weaving in the various musical influences that shaped them. Among some notable tracks featured in the mix are Hmenou's "Ahla & Sahla" and "Howa," 5amaseen's "Tashweesh" (Unreleased), and Kouslin's "Five Four.

In this episode of History Rage, we delve into the often-overlooked complexities of the Crimean War, focusing on the Battle of Balaclava. Josh Provan, historian and author of "Wild East," provides a detailed exploration of the events, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade.Introduction to the Crimean WarLearn about the historical backdrop of the Crimean War, including the political tensions between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, the strategic significance of the Crimean Peninsula, and the involvement of major European powers.The Battle of Balaclava UnveiledExplore the Battle of Balaclava, a key engagement during the Crimean War, as Josh analyzes the Russian strategy, British and French response, and the famous Charge of the Light Brigade. Gain insights into the series of events that shaped the outcome of this complex and often misunderstood battle.Charge of the Light Brigade: Myths vs. RealityChallenge common misconceptions surrounding the Charge of the Light Brigade. Josh offers a critical examination of the decisions made by British commanders, the conflicting perspectives of officers involved, and the true impact of this legendary yet disastrous cavalry charge.The Aftermath and LegacyDiscover the aftermath of the Battle of Balaclava and its implications for the Crimean War. Josh discusses the strategic outcomes, the ultimate fate of Sebastopol, and the factors contributing to the end of the conflict.Don't miss this episode if you're eager to uncover the layers of history behind the Crimean War and gain a fresh perspective on the Battle of Balaclava.You can, and should, subscribe to Josh's YouTube Channel Adventures in Historyland.You can buy Josh's first book Wild East from the History Rage Bookshop and you can follow Josh on Twitter @LandofHistoryYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got knitting! We've got eponyms!! We've got knitting eponyms!!! Which come with a whole load of battles, f-boys, duels, baseball, scandals - and socks, lots of socks. Fibre artist and Yarn Stories podcaster Miriam Felton discusses why grafting should ditch the name 'kitchener stitch'; we learn about the eponymous cardigan; and two towns in Ontario take pretty different approaches to having problematic namesakes. Content note: this episode contains mentions of war, death and injuries. Get the transcript of this episode, and find out more about the topics therein, at theallusionist.org/ravels. This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. Martin Austwick of Neutrino Watch and Song By Song podcasts provides the Allusionist music. Become a member of the Allusioverse at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you get regular livestreams and watchalong parties - AND to hang out with your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. You can also sign up for free to receive occasional email reminders about Allusionist stuff. The Allusionist's online home is theallusionist.org. Stay in touch via facebook.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, youtube.com/allusionistshow and twitter.com/allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing on the show in 2024, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Wildgrain, the subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries that you can cook from frozen in 25 minutes. Get $30 off your first box, PLUS free croissants in every box, when you start your subscription at Wildgrain.com/allusionist or use promo code ALLUSIONIST at checkout.• Ravensburger, who make all sorts of jigsaw puzzles, including ones you design yourself. Buy Ravensburger puzzles in your preferred puzzle emporium and from Ravensburger's official websites.• Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Afropunk, Meca, Turá, Balaclava, Se Rasgum. É tudo ao mesmo tempo agora. E a gente fala disso e outras coisinhas mais

"Balaclava Street" is a leading blog dedicated to exploring the history of the loyalist paramilitaries in Northern, particularly the UVF. Over the years Iain has gained unprecedented access to ex-UVF members for the book that he is in the process of writing about the loyalist paramilitary's history.We spoke the various loyalist paramilitary groups and the differences between them, who was most active, how the UVF men regarded the IRA & INLA and how the groups armed themselves during the violent period in Ireland's history.Iain gave his take on accusations of collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and British security forces, theories surrounding the infamous Robin Jackson, the Miami Showband Massacre, Dublin/Monaghan b*mbings and Robert Nairic, the English solider who met his end after singing rebel songs on the table of a pub in South Armagh.We spoke about how UVF members reacted to one of their members, prolific murderer Mark Haddock, being an RUC agent and also about the feuds that have taken place amongst the loyalists since the Good Friday Agreement.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro7:20 UVF, UDA, UFF 14:20 Who was more active ? UVF or UDA19:30 Joining UVF or UDA 24:15 How did loyalist paramilitaries view the IRA & INLA ?30:15 Where did loyalist paras source their guns & explosives ?  41:13 COLLUSION w/ British security forces 46:30 ROBIN JACKSON  1:04:30 John Weir 1:09:15 Capt. Robert Nairic & Miami Showband Massacre  1:21:03 Agents within the UVF/UDA (Mark Haddock, Brian Nelson, Ken Barrett) 1:24:00 Loyalist groups involved with dr*gs1:35:43 Post-Good Friday Agreement feuds within loyalist groups https://balaclavastreet.wordpress.com/

"The Charge of the Light Brigade" is an 1854 narrative poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson about the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. Narrated by Andy Parker.Subscribe to The Godly Troublemaker Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheGodlyTroublemakerPodcastFollow  The Godly Troublemaker Podcast on Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/TheGodlyTroublemakerPodcastFollow The Godly Troublemaker Podcast on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheGTPodcastFollow The Godly Troublemaker Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/godlytroublemakerpodcast/Andy's Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/realandyparkerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realandyparker/Gab: https://gab.com/realandyparker

Due to miscommunication and a lack of clear orders Lord Cardigan led the Light Brigade, a cavalry unit consisting of approximately 670 horsemen, in a frontal assault against a fortified Russian artillery position at the end of the ...

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in the 1850s after working in Panama. She wanted to volunteer as a nurse and aide during the Crimean War. When her services were rejected, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where her reputation for her nursing—and for her compassion—became almost legendary. Popularly known as ‘Mother Seacole', she was the most famous Black celebrity of her generation—an extraordinary achievement in Victorian Britain. She regularly mixed with illustrious royal and military patrons and they, along with grateful war veterans, helped her recover financially when she faced bankruptcy. However, after her death in 1881, she was largely forgotten. More recently, her profile has been revived and her reputation lionized, with a statue of her standing outside St Thomas's Hospital in London and her portrait—rediscovered by the author—now on display in the National Portrait Gallery. In Search of Mary Seacole is the fruit of almost twenty years of research and reveals the truth about Seacole's personal life, her "rivalry" with Florence Nightingale, and other misconceptions. Vivid and moving, In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon (Pegasus Books, 2022) shows that reality is often more remarkable and more dramatic than the legend. Katrina Anderson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crimean War continues to drag on. The allies' siege of Sevastopol is grinding to a stalemate. The Russians seek to counterattack to tip the balance back in their favour. As they make gains at Balaclava, the British cavalry undertake one of the most tragically heroic actions in British history: the Charge of the Light Brigade. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Orlando Figes to discuss the end of the Crimean War, the impact it had upon Russia, and the shadow it still casts today. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may be familiar with Alfred Lord Tennyson poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade, which famously – though not entirely accurately – describes the events of the 1854 battle of Balaclava, a key clash in the Crimean War. But how much do you know about the first confrontation along the Danube or the fierce fight to take Sevastopol? In this second episode of this new series charting the key moments in the Crimean War, Professor Andrew Lambert talks to Rachel Dinning about the key battles and encounters that shaped the conflict, as well as the military strategy that informed its outcome. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the fourth week of the new series and we've got something that'll baffle you good. Yes it's the turn of cryptic banger 'Balaclava', with every base being covered. That bassline, some smut, that guitar riff and much much more, including far too much time being dedicated to a list we found of the band's worst songs. Prepare to be angry. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/arcticmonkeyspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with the show at arcticmonkeyspodcast@gmail.com Royalty-free music courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠https://lesfm.net/⁠

Grab yourself a cuppa, pop in your earphones and pretend you're having brunch with Mandy, Kate, Bianca and Jess at All Things Equal Cafe! Located on Carlisle Street, Balaclava in Melbourne's inner south, the cafe provides purposeful employment for people with disabilities in a mainstream work environment. Established in 2021 to meet a need for inclusive employment in the local area, All Things Cafe has been very successful, with staff excelling in their roles, strong community support and a waitlist of 50 people ready to work. Not a day service or school, cafe employees are paid award wages and provided with training, experience and the confidence to set them up for ongoing employment in the wider workforce. Bianca and Jess are both passionate about accessibility and inclusion, and talk about the meaningful work and training opportunities provided to staff through the cafe, as well as their cooking school, local sporting canteen pop ups and new catering service for events. Sparking a dialogue about disability and employment, and opening up partnership opportunities and networks to help cafe employees take their next steps out into the workforce, are also key to what they do. Mandy also chats with employee Paul about his experience at All Things Equal, including the things he most enjoys and his plans for the future. Thank you Bianca, Jess and Paul for hosting our excursion from the outer east and the delicious brunch. Melbourne Peas, head to All Things Equal at 263 - 265 Carlisle St Balaclava next time you need a coffee! For more information about the cafe, including their menu, work and volunteering opportunities, the cooking school, catering and more, visit the All Things Equal website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 18 May - Showers easing, 14 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canary Cry News Talk #566 - 12.02.2022 - Recorded Live to Tape YELON MOCK | Shillzilla Fired, Rael Cloning Jesus, Neuralink Head, Quantum Wormhole | A Podcast that Deconstructs Mainstream Media News from a Biblical Worldview Harvard: Index of MSM Ownership (Harvard.edu) Logos Bible: Aliens Demons Doc (feat. Dr. Mike Heiser, Unseen Realm)   Executive Producer Sir Darrin Knight of the Hungry Panda's**   Producers Felicia D, Tom L, Shelby C, Lorie G, Marc S, The Sentinel, William D, Lauralee V, Brock H, Ashly S, Russell C, Yvon V, John G, Dame Gail Canary Whisperer and Lady of X's and O's, Sir Morv Knight of the Burning Chariots, Runksmash, DrWhoDunDat, Sir LX Protocol V2 Knight of the Berrean Protocol, Stephen C, Cheryl J, Sir Casey the Shield Knight, Veronica D, Sir Scott Knight of Truth   Visual Art Sir Dove Knight of Rusbeltia Sir Sammons Knight of the Fishes Sir Darrin Knight of the Hungry Panda's   Microfiction Runksmash - The robot lizard twitches to life and haltingly climbs the gray figure's robe, using their arms as a bridge it heads left and enters the black clad figure's hood, a scream interrupts the chant. He recovers, one eye glowing red, and utters, “VR Boom.”   The Sentinel - “Comrade! What did you see?” The Barbarian wipes the perspiration from his brow, “I saw… I saw… Baron Bezos.” They all gasp “And I think he saw me too.” Chills run down the three warrior's spines.   CLIP PRODUCER Emsworth, FaeLivrin   TIMESTAPERS Jackie U, Jade Bouncerson, Christine C, Pocojoyo, Joelle S   SOCIAL MEDIA DOERS Dame MissG of the OV and Deep Rivers   LINKS HELP JAM   REMINDERS Clankoniphius   SHOW NOTES HELLO, RUN DOWN 6:39 V / 4:04 P SHILLZILLA 8:57 V / 6:22 P Chris Cilliza HEADLINES massive round of CNN layoffs (DailyBeast)   DAY JINGLE/PERSONAL/EXEC. 24:26 V / 21:51 P   FLIPPY 32:15 V / 29:40 P Sarcos Defense to test robotic arm for US Army in $1M deal (Defense News)   YE/ELON/BEAST/AFROFUTURE 42:08 V / 39:33 P Clip 1: “There's a lot of things I loooove about Hitler”  Clip 2: “…but they (Nazi's) did some good things” Clip 3: Ye…making Alex Jones uncomfortable… Clip 4: Ye reading prayer Clip 5: Nick Fuentes troll meme politics  Yecosystem (Hypebeast)  Kaye thinks he is king (Tweet)  → Matthew 24:7, Daniel 7:24 and Rev. 17:12   'I like Hitler': Balaclava-clad Kanye West has 'full mental health breakdown' on Alex Jones podcast alongside white supremacist Nick Fuentes as he spouts MORE anti-Semitic bile - and encourage people to visit R. Kelly and Weinstein in prison (DailyMail)    → Elon Bans Ye from Twitter, Screenshots → Ye's deal to buy conservative social media app Parler is called off (CNBC)  → Kanye West's Deal to Buy Parler Has Been Terminated (Variety)    Gonz tweet about Ye Raelian symbol, cloning Jesus (Twitter)   ELON 1:24:44 V / 1:22:09 P Clip: Elon discussing Neuralink analogy, declares he will be demo one day *Elon Musk says Neuralink ready for humans in 6 months (Wapo) (Elon FDA Tweet)   PARTY TIME 1:35:45 V http://CANARYCRY.PARTY BREAK 1: TREASURE 1:37:35 V https://CanaryCryRadio.com/Support   COVID/WACCINE 1:52:44 V Anti-vaxxer nurse who injected up to 8,600 elderly patients with saltwater instead of Covid vaccine walks FREE from court in Germany (DailyMail)    FBI 1:59:15? V  A Criminal Ratted Out His Friend to the FBI. Now He's Trying to Make Amends. (Intercept)   BREAK 3: TALENT 2:19:14 V   GATES OF GODS 2:37:00 V Wormhole is created inside a quantum computer that 'teleported' a message from one side to the other - and this could help scientists observe the theorized passages in real space (DailyMail)  → Objects We Thought Were Black Holes May Actually Be Wormholes, Scientists Say (Futurism)    BREAK 4: TIME END   ADDITIONAL STORIES Banks Are Devising Ways to ID Mass Shooters Before They Strike (Bloomberg) (Archive)  Xi Jinping's plan to build Chinese super embassy near Tower of London are THROWN OUT by Tower Hamlets council (DailyMail)  Florida pulls $2 bln from BlackRock in largest anti-ESG divestment (Reuters) (Archive) UN to mark ‘Nakba Day' - Israel's establishment as catastrophe (J Post)

Last time we spoke the reluctant Lord Elgin took up the job as the new emissary to China. Alongside his french counterpart Baron Gross, both men would overlook their military coalitions expedition in China to force the Qing emperor to abide by their treaty and some new demands. They began with a bombardment and occupation of the grand city of Canton and then Ye Mingchen was hunted down and arrested. Ye was replaced with a puppet named Pih-Kwei who would be nominally controlled by the European forces. Now the coalition would fight their way to Beijing to force an audience with Emperor Xianfeng, but something lied in their way, the famous Taku forts at the mouth of the Bei He River. Could the coalition fight past these legendary forts and strangle Beijing  enough to get their demands met?   Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. #21 This episode is Part 3 of the Second Opium War: battles for the Taku Forts At high tide the Taku Forts were surrounded by water, the Bei He River became something like a natural moat. The entrance to the Bei He River was 200 yards in width, forcing the British and French warships into a bottleneck gauntlet with each shore holding 137 pieces of antiquated artillery. When the invaders arrived, the Qing forces quickly went to work creating earthwork walls with sandbags to bolster the defenses. The Qing forces presumed the European gunboats hulls were too deep and thus they would not risk entering the river until it was very high tide to avoid going aground. That presumption was a grave error as Seymour and Rigault were willing to risk it and mounted a surprise attack at 10am on May 20th. Elgin made one last ditch effort to get Tan to surrender peacefully, but Tan did not even bother to respond to Elgins message. Now in a similar fashion to the first opium war, as you might remember a large problem for the Qing was their outdated artillery. Their cannons were usually immobile, unable to aim at all degrees and angles. The Taku Fort cannons were aimed in such a way to hit warships at high tide, but the British-French force was going to attack during low tide. Alongside the Taku Forts cannons another defensive obstacle was a 7 inch thick boom made out of bamboo. The Europeans opened fire unleashed pure hell upon the forts and when the forts unleashed their own volley, literally all of their shots went over the European masts. To add insult to injury, the British sacrificed one of their ships, the Coromandel to ram into the boom which broke with ease. The Coromandal received a nasty gash in her hull, but the job had been done. As pieces of the boom floated away, the rest of the European armada began to steam through the gap while the Qing helplessly fired their cannons straight over their masts. The French ships Mitraille and Fusee alongside the British Cormorant fired upon 2 of the Taku Forts on the left bank while the French Avalance, Dragonne and British Nimrod fired upon the 3 forts on the right. The Chinese manning Gingalls had much better luck than the cannons, though it also came at the price of making the Europeans laugh watching men fall over from firing each shot. However not all was funny as Gingalls could be properly aimed unlike the cannons and managed to kill 5 British and 6 French while wounding another 61. Then tragedy happened when a gunpowder cache in one of the Taku forts accidentally exploded killing 100 Chinese. Alongside the invaders maelstrom of gunfire and the defenders despair at the futility of their cannons many began to panic. Even before many of the British and French forces began to land ashore, countless Qing forces were deserting the earthen parapet en masse. In desperation seeing his men flee, the Qing commander launched 50 fireboats stuffed with straw at the barbarian ships, only to see the fireships crash into the bank at the bend in the river. Not a single fireship was able to cause damage to the invaders. With the last ditch effort a complete failure, the commander of the Taku Forts went to the Temple of the Sea God and slashed his jugular vein with his sword killing himself.  The Viceroy of Zhili province was banished to the desolate border territory with Russia in the north. As he packed his bags, Emperor Xianfeng condemned the Viceroy's mismanagement of the Taku Fort defense as being “without plan or resource”. Elgin after witnessing the victory over the Taku Forts had a really interesting thing to say “Twenty-four determined men with revolvers, and a sufficient number of cartridges, might walk through China from one end to another.”  Back home in Britain Elgin was being praised and was rewarded likewise with carte blanche for all further military actions and negotiations. The new Prime Minister, Lord Derby, haha looks like those grand speeches worked out for him, well he sent Elgin a congratulatory dispatch “giving me latitude to do anything I choose, if only I will finish the affair.” The very same man who condemned British imperialism the year prior was now a warhawk. Lord Malmesbury became the new foreign minister replacing Lord Clarendon. Back in China, the European gunboats made their way up the Bei He River triumphantly towards the next Qing stronghold, Tianjin. Tianjin was around 30 miles away from Beijing. The 3 Plenipotentiaries stayed further behind at the Taku Forts for their own safety as Seymour and Rigault took the lead. As they steamed up the Bei He River, both the Fusee and Cormorant ran aground numerous time, but the Europeans found some very unlikely allies to help, the local Chinese. Turns out a lot of the populace absolutely hated their Manchu overlords and volunteered their tugboats free of charge to help the Europeans. Apparently when the Europeans tried to pay them many refused if it is to be believed.  On June 4th the European armada arrived at Tianjin without any resistance along the way. The Qing defenders at Tianjin morale was so low they were at the point of surrender. There was also a rumor spreading around that Emperor Xianfeng had been overthrown and replaced by a new dynasty who was willing to simply sign a new treaty with the Europeans. Seymour and Rigault advised Elgin he should stay at the Taku Forts for security, but he disregarded this and came up to the war party on May 26th. Elgin wrote in his diary as he made his way up the river. “Through the night watches, when no Chinaman moves, when the junks cast anchor, we laboured on, cutting ruthlessly and recklessly through that glancing and startled river which, until the last few weeks, no stranger keel had ever furrowed. Whose work are we engaged in, when we burst thus with hideous violence and brutal energy into these darkest and most mysterious recesses of the traditions of the past? I wish I could answer that question in a manner satisfactory to myself. At the same time there is certainly not much to regret in the old civilisation which we are thus scattering to the winds. A dense population, timorous and pauperised, such would seem to be its chief product. “ The Plenipotentiaries were quite surprised when they were met outside Tianjin by a detachment of local Qing officials and merchants who came looking for opium. Yes these were those types of middle men folks who were used to bribes and the lucrative business of moving opium. Despite the rumors, Emperor Xianfeng had not been overthrown, but he was willing to negotiate with the Europeans. Emperor Xianfeng sent commissioners to Tianjin in the hope of stopping the European advance to Beijing. Meanwhile with Tianjin not putting up a fight, Elgin wrote in his diary “[I have] complete military command of the capital of China, without having broken off relations with the neutral powers, and without having interrupted, for a single day, our trade at the different ports of the Empire.” The Europeans were treated with the utmost respect and the lavish temple known as the Supreme Felicity was used as headquarters for the Europeans. The Europeans transformed the temple by creating a bowling alley, they used its myriad of altars for washbasins and placed vanity mirrors in front of statues of the gods. This cultural vandalized would be an appetizer for events in the future. Two emissaries were sent by Emperor Xianfeng, both were commissioners, the first was the 74 year old Guiliang, a senior military officer. The other was a 53 year old Mongolian military officer. They met with the Europeans at the Temple of Oceanic Influences southwest of Tianjin. Elgin arrived on June 4th alongside 50 Royal marines and a band from the warship Calcutta to add some muscle.  The first meeting went…terribly. The commissioners had the authority to negotiate, but lacked carte blanche to finalize any deal. Elgin stormed out of the first meeting, completely blowing off this lavish buffet the Qing had set for the party to celebrate the new peace treaty. Elgin was well known to be courtes, but after spending 6 months in China had quickly learnt the only way to get Qing officials to act was to show some bravado. Elgin even wrote to his wife at the time “I have made up my mind, disgusting as the part is to me, to act the role of the ‘uncontrollably fierce barbarian.'” As Elgin stomped his feet walking off he made a threat that he would soon march upon Beijing, even though in truth the Europeans did not have the land forces to do so. Elgin left his brother to continue negotiations, Lord Frederick Bruce. One of Fredericks interpreters, Horatio Lay decided it was a good idea to use some Sturm und Drang and began to literally scream at the Qing commissioners whenever they talked about clauses in the new treaty. Lay even threatened to lay waste to Beijing and would slap the Emperor himself, this guy had some balls. Lay's abuse of the two commissioners became so bad, the men went around his head to speak to Putiatin and the American envoy William Reed. Reed sent a letter to Elgin asking him to help rein in the tyrannical Lay, but Elgin ignored the letter, wow. Putiatin asked Gros whom he knew had grown very close to Elgin, to intercede, but Gros declined to do so as he feared it would alienate his friendship to Elgin. The Qing then resorted to bribery, they tried to give Lay a horse, but Lay did not change his aggressive stance.  The negotiations were taking very long, it was the typical Chinese strategy of procrastination. Elgin was becoming livid and wrote in his diary about Reed and Putiatin “These sneaking scoundrels do what they can to thwart me and then while affecting to support the Chinese act as their own worst enemies.” Elgin also felt British parliament had failed to back him up. Elgin received a letter from the new Foriegn minister Lord Malmesbury on April the 9th, berating him for not concluding the peace treaty in due time. “A Cabinet has been held today and it is our anxious wish to see this Chinese business settled if it can be done without loss of honour and commercial interests as at present enjoyed. Our reputation is sufficiently vindicated at Canton and we do not look at the chance of a war with the Chinese Empire without much apprehension. I trust therefore that you will not engage us in a contest of this sort if you can possibly avoid it.” The negotiations over the terms of the new treaty stretched for 3 weeks and the Qing were rejecting two clauses the British absolutely wanted: free passage throughout China and for a permanent British and French embassy at the Qing imperial court. The two commissioners stated that accepting either of these would cost the men their lives. Gros and Putiatin began arguing that the permanent embassy point was not critical as long as their ministers had access to Beijing in some form. After much arguing the commissioners conceded to the two points and thus the Treaty of Tianjin was formed. The Europeans made sure to add a clause they henceforth they would no longer be called barbarians in official communications and treaties, though it should be noted the term used by the Chinese literally just meant “those who don't speak Chinese”.  The Treaty of Tianjin opened new ports for trade: Tianjin, Hangzhou and Nanjing. It should be noted the Qing were all too happy to toss Nanjing into the treaty as the Taiping were occupying it as their own capital. Perhaps if they were lucky, the Europeans would go to Nanjing, run into some trouble and attack the Taiping for them! Baron Gros raised concerns over the clauses as he argued Britain would have to bear even more military might to enforce the treaty. As Gros pointed out to Elgin, the Confucious principle, a promise made under duress does not need to be kept. Another item on the treaty clauses was the payment of 2 million taels of silver to Britain for the damage to their factories at Canton and another 2 million in general reparation. The French were to receive 2 million taels as well. Now the warnings Gros made concerned Elgin and he was having second thoughts. One major concern was the idea of extracting he enormous sums of money from what seemed to be an Empire on the verge of Bankruptcy. Elgin wrote back to the foreign minister, concerned that extracting the large sums of money would lead to the toppling of the Manchu rule “Everything we saw around us indicated the penury of the Treasury. To despair, by putting forward pecuniary claims which it could satisfy only by measures that would increase its unpopularity and extend the area of rebellion.” Elgin ended by saying the humiliating treaty would be a large beacon for the Taiping Rebels. William Reed recommended legalizing opium as a clause, arguing the tax revenue from it would benefit the Qing Empire. The British wanted a tariff of only 30 taels and the Cohong merchants supported this. Jardine & Matheson & co released a statement “The use of opium is not a curse, but a comfort and benefit to the hard-working Chinese.” Boy you can't get any more gross than that one. The French for their part performed a study of the opium problem in China. Baron Gros found that users who smoked upto 8 pipes per day had a life expectancy of only 6 years. Casual consumers could expect around 20 years after starting to smoke it, many died around the age of 50 or so. Opium addicts were found to be spending 2/3 ‘s of their income to feed their addiction. The Russians and Americans agreed with the French that the opium trade was horrible. The French however have little to nothing to say about another form of trade they took part in with China, the “pig trade”, that being the enslavement of coolies. Now you have to hear this one, this is so symbolic of the event as a whole. The translator for the treaty took forever because he was an opium addict. You just can't make this stuff up folks. The Russians agreed to the terms first on June 18th Putiantian signed off, making Elgin feel betrayed and abandoned because he still had qualms. What was really important to Russia was the border they shared with the Qing, it had been a source of much conflict. Thus Russia settled with a visiting ambassador to Beijing with no permanent status. Christianity received a formal toleration and the Russians got access to 2 more ports on Taiwan and Hainan. Five days later the Americans signed off on a similar agreement to the Russians. Both the Americans and Russians made sure to include the most favored nations clause in their treaties, which meant that whatever further concessions went to the British and French, they too would enjoy them. Thus the 2 nations who brought zero military aid and did basically nothing reaped the same benefits as the 2 nations shouldering everything, ain't that nice? Putiatin sent Elgin and Gros a copy of Russia's treaty urging them not to topple the manchu rule with too many humiliating concessions. Reed made a similar appeal. Gros reached an agreement on june 23rd and did not hesitate to sign the treaty because he did not want to undercut Elgin's negotiators, preferring to let them finish the job. The French also sought much less than Britain from the Chinese. A week after and the British had still not come to an agreement, Gros became impatient and sent Elgin a letter, that if the British did not sign soon the French would simply sail off. The British were stuck on two key issue; to have a permanent ambassador in Beijing and freedom to travel anywhere in China. The Chinese commissioners desperately sought the aid of Gros and Putiatin, indicating to them the Emperor was going to have them killed if they agreed to the two clauses. Elgin threatened to march on Beijing and it seems the commissioners were forced to give in. On June 26th the British Treaty of Tianjin was ratified. The Chinese would pay 5 million in war reparations, Christian missionaries would be allowed to work unhindered throughout China and 11 ports would be opened for trade. Taxes on imported goods would be set on a follow up meeting at Shanghai, and there 5% was agreed upon. Taxables goods would be silk, brocades and of course opium. The taxation agreement basically made opium legal in China, but without bringing the subject up. The Commissioners signed the treaty, but when they got back to Beijing, take a wild guess, the Emperor rejected the humiliating terms. Now Elgin failed to bring up the issue of the opium trade and its official legalization as were his instructions from Clarendon. Elgin probably felt since Clarendon lost his position he no longer had to respect the order. Clarendons successor Lord Malmesbury did not give a similar order. On July 3rd, 400 men and a naval band serenaded Elgin signing the Treaty of Tianjin at the Temple of Oceanic Influences under some paper lanterns. And despite the fact the commissioners, as they said it, were soon to be beheaded, they invited Elgin to a lavish dinner at the temple after the signing. At the dinner one of the commissioners, Hua Shan gave Elgin copies of some famous poetry. The next day, Baron Gross signed the French treaty but cheekily added some new demands that the commissioners were forced to abide by. He demanded the release of all Chinese christians imprisoned for their faith. Gros sent a triumphant report back home stating “Je suis heureux de pouvoir annoncer aujord-hui à Votre Excellence que la Chine s'ouvre enfin au Christianisme, source réelle de toute civilisation, et au commerce et à l'industrie des nations occidentales.” (“I am happy to be able to announce today to Your Excellence that China has at last opened itself to Christianity, the real source of all civilization, and to trade and the manufactures of the nations of the West.)” Back in Britain Elgins triumph was met with mixed reviews, though most were favorable. Elgins private secretary Laurence Oliphant, noted the impressive cost/benefit ratio of the casualties in his 1860 account of the campaign, ‘Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan': “Hostilities with the Empire of China had terminated with a loss to the British arms of about twenty men killed in action...and a treaty had been signed far more intensive in its scope, and more subversive of imperial prejudices than that concluded fifteen years before, after a bloody and expensive war, which had been protracted over a period of two years.” Karl Marx, yes the Karl Marx, was working at the time as the European correspondent of the New York Tribune wrote a letter to his writing partner Friedrich Engels on some thoughts towards the conflict  “The present Anglo-Chinese Treaty which in my opinion was worked out by Palmerston in conjunction with the Petersburg Cabinet and given to Lord Elgin to take with him on his journey is a mockery from beginning to end.” Karl Marx would have a lot more to say about the Taiping Rebellion, which is quite interesting given the rebellion is considered a proto marxist one. Elgin himself was quite depressed over the ordeal, he wrote this in his diary “I have an instinct in me which loves righteousness and hates iniquity and all this keeps me in a perpetual boil. Though I have been forced to act almost brutally I am China's friend in almost all this.” To try and raise the celebration somewhat, Elgin decided to take 5 ships up the Yangtze River as a demonstration of Britain's naval power and to discourage the Chinese from going back on the new treaty. However news of some raids against Canton forced him to pull be short. The new Viceroy of Canton named Huang had incited a rebellion rallying Canton residents to quote “Go forth in your myriads, then, and take vengeance on the enemies of your Sovereign, imbued with public spirit and fertile in expedients.” In July a group of Cantonese got their hands on some artillery and began to shell the British resident at Whampoa. The Cantonese mob followed this up by performing a raid after they heard about the humiliating terms of the treaty of Tianjin. During a short conference in Shanghai, Elgin demanded Viceroy Huang be removed. On top of the Canton problem, the two commissioners, Guiling and Hua Shan had reneged on the treaty clauses about allowing British ambassadors in Beijing. They sent a letter to Elgin stating that had agreed to such clauses under duress and suggested that future British ambassadors visit Beijing from time to time as diplomatic business warranted. They argued that because of large scale xenophobia in Beijing, they feared for the lives of any British dwelling there. Then 4 days later they added another excuse; they said that to allow British ambassadors to live in Beijing would generate fear and a loss of respect for the Qing government. Such further humiliation might very well topple the Manchu and allow the Taiping to take over. Elgin was somewhat swayed by the Taiping excuse and said he would pass their message onto his foreign officer. Elgin was also in a tough position as the fact a rebellion was occurring in Canton made it seem clear that guaranteeing the safety of British ambassadors in Beijing would not be an easy task. The French concurred with Elgin, that to have ambassadors in Beijing would be dangerous now. In the meantime Elgin had set up a 2 month survey of the Yangtze River using 2 gunboats to demonstrate Britains new right of travel throughout China. The idea had been to see if the local Chinese would obey the treaty clauses. Elgins tour wound up going past the Taiping capital of Nanjing and it is alleged a single cannon perched on a Nanjing wall fired upon Elgin's ships. Elgin's reprisal was pretty brutal, he sent a volley knocking out the Taiping cannon then ordered a 99 minute naval bombardment of Nanjing before sailing on. Eglin had planned to finish the trip by meeting with the Emperor and giving him a letter from Queen Victoria, but the worsening of the Canton situation forced him to pull back south. In February of 1859 Cantonese rebels ambushed and massacred 700 British marines around the countryside of Canton. In retaliation, General van Straubenzee, the military commander of 3000 troops in Canton, hunted down the headquarters of the rebels which they found at Shektsing a few miles south of the city and completely annihilated all those there and razed everything to the ground. The destruction of the rebel camp seems to have worked quite well as suddenly the Emperor sent word to ratify the treaty of Tianjin's clauses and had Huang removed from power and demanded the rebels disband. While Elgin dealt with the renewed China problem, his brother Frederick Bruce returned to Britain with the signed Treaty of Tianjin. Lord Malmesbury rewarded Bruce by naming him the first ambassador to China, a post Elgin would have received, but he was too wary of the post given the circumstances now. Elgin left China in March of 1859, taking the chance to link up and meet his brother in Sri Lanka in April as Bruce was on his way back to China. Now Bruce was not lets say, as great as his brother. He had recently been the Lt-governor of Newfoundland, then the Colonial secretary of Hong Kong. In all honestly a lot of his appointments were merely a result of him being Elgin's brother. But Bruce did have working knowledge of Chinese customs. Bruce arrived back at the mouth of the Bei He River on June 18th of 1859 alongside a force of 16 warships. Admiral Seymour had returned to London and was replaced by Rear-admiral James Hope. Unfortunately it seems Hope was even more racist and hated the Chinese more than Seymour. 3 days later the new American ambassador showed up John E Ward aboard a steamer, the Powhatan. The French representative, Anton de Bourbelon brought 2 warships with him as the French fleet had remained close by in Indo-China. Now Emperor Xianfeng wanted above all else to keep the Europeans the hell out of Beijing. The Emperor suggested right away that they ratify the new treaty at Shanghai, but all 3 of the European powers declined this. Many of the Emperors close advisors wanted to resist the foreigners taking up residence in Beijing. Some of these high ranking officials gave orders for 3 large bamboo booms, 3 feet thick to be strung across the Bei He river to block the foreigners advance. It looked like war was back on the menu and in a vain attempt Bruce tried writing a letter to Beijing politely asking the booms be removed. Well Bruce got no reply and this prompted Admiral Hope to ask permission to blow the booms apart. On June 21st, Hope sent captain Willes aboard a steamer to break through the first boom which went successfully, but the other 2 proved unbreakable. The British tried using some gunpowder but it just couldn't do the job, then to add insult to injury during the night the Qing repaired the first boom.  On June 25th Bruce received a letter from the Viceroy of Zhili, Heng Fu. Heng suggested the ambassadors lodge at Beitang, around 8 miles north of Beijing, basically it was a face saving gesture. The British however were armed to the teeth and had just undergone 3 annoying and long years of negotiations and war and had no patience. Bruce told Admiral Hope to attack the booms again. That afternoon Hope took his flagship Plover and attempted ramming the boom, but this time hit ship was stopped cold. The Qing had learnt a lesson from the previous conflict and this time had made the 2nd and 3rd booms out of full sized tree trunks sling together with heavy chains. As the Plover staled and the other European gunships had to stop just before it, all of a sudden the forts portholes were cast aside to reveal a full complement of 40 cannons and they opened fire. The first salvo took the head right off Plovers bow gunner and 3 other sailors fell wounded. For 3 hours Plover was pulverized. Hope unwisely stood on his deck wearing a gold braid basically showing the Chinese he was a high ranking official. A Qing sharpshooter landed a shot hitting Hope in his thigh. Hope fell on deck and was bound up by a surgeon as the Qing retaliated. For a rather surprising change, the Qing cannons, though still immobile were better aimed and managed to blow Hope's second in command and 8 other sailors to pieces, 22 others were wounded. Plovers hull eventually burst sinking the ship into the mud and this would lead to the deaths of countless crew. Hope believe it or not got up and rowed over to another ship, the Opossum and began standing on its deck in plain sight. Because of his thigh wound he had to hold onto a railing to hold himself upright and that said railing was hit by a Qing cannonball. The railing collapsed and Hope fell breaking several ribs, ouch. This prompted him to turn command over to Captain Shadwell. The Qing volleys managed to disable 5 of the invaders frontal gunships prompting Bruce to order 7 more which were 8 miles away to come forward and replace the damaged ones. By the evening, 5 British warships had been immobilized and 2 had run aground and one was a sitting duck for fort cannons.  The fort guns went silent in the early evening and the British officers took it to mean that the forts garrisons had fled like they had in the previous year. The landing parties surged ahead as planned and that was when disaster struck again. It turned out to be a ruse to entice the landing parties to storm the beach. The landing party soon found out to their horror 2 trenches were dug in front of the walls, filled with water and mud and some large iron spikes behind them. That was bad, but immediately when the marines got off their barges the muddy banks seized their feet leaving them helpless as the forts unleashed carnage upon them. Those lucky enough to make it to the trenches found the muddy water was too thick to swim. Many men in despair clambered beside the base of a fort wall to escape the trenches and gunfire. The Qing began setting off fireworks to illuminate the trapped marines as they fired upon them. Although America said it would remain neutral, Commodore Josiah Tattnall aboard the USS Powhatan was trying to get past the booms as well when he ran into the conflict. Tattnal was a veteran of the war of 1812 and like pretty much any American at the time disliked the British. Tattnal received word that Hope had been shot and upon witnessing the horror show he suddenly cast neutrality to the wind. Tattnal was from Georgia, a loyal southerner with a lets say, strong sense of racial pride…yeah we will call it that. Whatever hate he held for the British was cast aside as he suddenly screamed out “blood is thicker than water, I'd be damned if I stood by and watched white men butchered before my eyes!”. Tattnals charge forward hardly turned the tide of battle, it amount mostly to him towing more British marines forward to their horrific death. Some of his men grabbed and operated some British guns firing at the fort while Tattnall personally tended to Hope. A single american died and the breach of neutrality could have caused a catastrophe, but one thing it did do was set a new tone for British-American friendship. As the London times wrote “Whatever may be the result of the fight, England will never forget the day when the deeds and words of kindly Americans sustained and comforted her stricken warriors on the waters of the Bei He.” Around 7pm, as the Qing set off fireworks to illuminate the area, Captain Shadwell with 50 royal marines and French seamen led by the French commander Tricault landed on some muddy flats outside one of the Taku forts. They clamored through knee deep mud as the defenders rained Gingall fire down upon them at short range. The British-Franco force found themselves literally stuck in the mud, unable to use their wall scaling ladders to get over the fort. Shadwell sent word back to his superior that he and his men were pinned down and requested reinforcements to storm the Taku walls. There was no more fighting men available however, he was eventually order to limp back to the ships. The British and French suffered high casualties. Shadwell was wounded, Tricault was dead, and of the 1000 men who took part in the battle around half were killed or wounded, 29 of them officers. Many men dragged themselves or limped through mud to get back to their ships. A lot of these men were veterans of the Crimean war and had never tasted such defeat. One veteran of the battle of Balaclava said he would rather have relived that battle three times over than suffer the Taku Forts again. The gunboats, Lee, Plover and Cormorant were disabled, the Kestrel sank.  Admiral Hope sent a dispatch to the Admiralty showing his shock at how the Qing performed “Had the opposition they expected been that as usual in Chinese warfare, there is little doubt that the place would have been successfully carried at the point of the bayonet.” To try and save face, Bruce reported back to Britain that the sudden military prowess of the Qing forces at the Taku forts was because Russians were helping them. He alleged based on eyewitness testimony that some men in fur hats and European dress had been seen directing operations atop a Taku fort, it was mere bullshit. The real reason for the Qing victory was because of Prince Senggelinqin. Senggelinqin was a mongol cavalry commander that had helped the Qing crush a large army of Taiping rebels. He was a member of the Borjigin clan and the 26th generation descendant of Qasar, a brother to Genghis Khan. He led Qing forces to smash the Taiping during the Northern Expedition in the southern suburbs of Tianjin. When the Second Opium War broke out he was appointed Imperial commissioner in charge of the defense of Tianjin. Seng rejoiced in his well earned victory. He wrote back to the emperor acknowledging the British and French might return with more ships, but asserted confidently he would thrash them again and again “the pride and vainglory of the barbarians, already under severe trial, will immediately disappear. When that happens, China can then enjoy some decades of peace. The barbarians, already somewhat disillusioned and repentant, may lend themselves to persuasion and be brought under control. If they of their own accord should wholeheartedly become obedient, then peace would be secure and permanent.” The Emperor responded with caution “the foreigners may harbor secret designs and hide themselves around nearby islands, waiting for the arrival of more soldiers and ships for a surprise attack in the night or in a storm” Emperor Xianfeng still shared a sense of relief and expressed hope the foreigners needs for Chinese goods would mean that they could sort out their problems in Shanghai and that there would be no need for ambassadors in Beijing nor new treaties. Seng also pointed out during the battle the Americans got involved. “Although the starting of hostilities was by the English barbarians, France and America's cooperation in the melee is also inescapable.” Seng based his claim off intelligence extracted from a Canadian POW named John Powers. John claimed to be a neutral American in an attempt to escape imprisonment. The Chinese did not free him and instead used him as proof the Americans had abandoned neutrality. Seng much like most Chinese at the time were weak on Western Geography and assumed Canada was part of the United States, sad Canadian noises. At one point an American missionary who spoke Chinese tried to explain to Seng the difference between English and French Canada and the United States, Seng described the experience in a letter to the Qing imperial court. “[The missionary] stated that America contained Englishmen and Frenchmen, and when there was fighting, the flag was the only criterion.” Eventually John was released after a month, the Qing simply did not want to add America to a list of growing enemies. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me.  The battle for the Taku Fort was an absolute catastrophe resulting in humiliation for the Europeans for once. Prince Seng had a grand victory, perhaps now the foreign barbarians would learn their lesson and stop their war. Or perhaps the Europeans would like their wounds and come right back.