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Last time we spoke about the beginning of the battle of Nanjing. As the relentless tide of war approached Nanjing in December 1937, fear gripped its residents. As atrocities unfolded in the countryside, civilians flocked toward safety zones, desperate for refuge. Under the command of General Tang Shengzhi, the Chinese forces prepared for a fierce defense, determined to hold their ground against the technologically superior invaders. Despite heavy losses and internal strife, hopes flickered among the defenders, fueled by the valor of their troops. Key positions like Old Tiger's Cave became battlegrounds, exemplifying the fierce resistance against the Japanese advance. On December 9, as artillery fire enveloped the city, a battle for the Gate of Enlightenment commenced. Both sides suffered grievously, with the Chinese soldiers fighting to the last, unwilling to yield an inch of their soil. Each assault from Japan met with relentless counterattacks, turning Nanjing into a symbol of perseverance amidst impending doom, as the siege marked a critical chapter in the conflict, foreshadowing the brutal events that would follow.   #167 The Battle of Nanjing 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. By mid-December, the landscape surrounding Nanjing was eerily quiet. The Japanese Army marched through what seemed to be desolate fields and mountains, but they were not truly empty. Civilians were scarce, with most having fled, but a few remained in their homes, hiding in cellars and barns, clinging to the hope that the war would bypass them. Meanwhile, thousands of Chinese soldiers, left behind and unable to keep pace with their units, still posed a significant danger to the Japanese forces. The Japanese Army had not truly conquered the territory east and south of Nanjing; they had merely passed through. Mopping-up operations became a top priority. Soldiers from the 16th Infantry Division, stationed near Purple Mountain, spent early December conducting these missions far from the city's walls. “Chinese stragglers may be hiding in this area, and they must be flushed out. Any small structure of no strategic value to the Japanese Army must be burned!” This command rang out to the division's soldiers as they spread across the countryside around Unicorn Gate. Soon, isolated fires began to illuminate the horizon, one for each home. Soldiers from the 9th Infantry Division, who were not directly engaged in combat south of the Gate of Enlightenment, were also conducting similar mopping-up operations. On December 11 at noon, one squad received orders to investigate a suspicious farm building. Although it had been searched previously, movement inside prompted renewed caution. The Japanese entered carefully, moving from room to room. In the basement, they discovered eight Chinese soldiers who offered no resistance, immediately raising their hands in surrender. Bound together, they were brought outside. Using a few Chinese words supplemented by sign language, the Japanese gathered that the Chinese had been in the vicinity where one of their comrades had been killed days earlier. Unanimously, they decided the prisoners should be executed in front of their comrade's grave. Some of the older soldiers hesitated, reluctant to partake in the killings, leaving it to the younger ones to carry out the order. Soon, eight headless bodies lay sprawled before a solitary Japanese grave.  On the morning of December 11, the first soldiers of the 6th Japanese Infantry Division finally spotted the distant city wall of Nanjing. They had been engaged in fierce combat for nearly two days, attempting to dislodge the tenacious defenders of the Yuhuatai plateau, the elite soldiers of the 88th Division. In a desperate bid to maintain their foothold on Yuhuatai, the 88th Division deployed its reserved 528th Regiment along with a battalion of engineers. Despite their efforts, the regiment's ranks had been depleted, filled with inexperienced recruits, and their leadership nearly obliterated, limiting their effectiveness. Under the relentless assaults from the Japanese forces, their defenses began to falter almost immediately. Faced with the stiff resistance at the Gate of Enlightenment, the Japanese shifted their focus to the Chinese Gate on December 11. Japanese aircraft were summoned for tactical air support, forcing the 88th Division's defenders to retreat behind the wall. This withdrawal occurred swiftly and somewhat chaotically, allowing the Japanese to pursue closely. Before the Chinese could regroup, 300 Japanese soldiers had breached the wall. Only the mobilization of all available forces enabled the Chinese to push the attackers back outside. Meanwhile, the left flank of the 88th Division, stationed east of Chinese Gate, remained outside the wall. Here, they clashed with elements of the 9th Japanese Division but faced intense pressure and were compelled to fall back. By the end of the day, the Chinese division had shortened its defensive line, regrouping in front of the city wall. Plans for a nighttime counterattack were ultimately abandoned, as it became clear that the division's soldiers were too fatigued to mount an effective offensive. Overall, it proved to be a successful day for the Japanese 10th Army. Further south, the Kunisaki Detachment successfully crossed the Yangtze River at Cihu village, beginning their advance toward Pukou. Its special amphibious training made the detachment ideally suited for the operation, but its limited numbers, essentially a reinforced infantry regiment, raised concerns at field headquarters about whether it could accomplish the task alone. Prince Asaka proposed transporting part of the 13th Division across the Yangtze further north to sever the railway connecting Tianjin to Pukou, cutting off a potential retreat route for Chinese forces that had escaped Nanjing.  On December 11, Japanese artillery shells rained down relentlessly, targeting both the interior and exterior of Nanjing's city walls. Administrators of the Safety Zone were alarmed to witness several shells landing perilously close to its southern edge. In a bid to provide some semblance of security, American and foreign flags were raised around the zone's perimeter, though their protective influence against artillery fire from miles away was negligible. The leaders of the Safety Zone faced an unexpected dilemma: how to handle lawbreakers with the city courts now out of operation. That day, they encountered a thief caught in the act. As Rabe noted in his diary “We sentence the thief to death, then pardon him and reduce his punishment to 24 hours in jail, and ultimately, due to the absence of a jail, we simply let him go”. Refugees continued to pour in, with a total of 850 having found shelter at Ginling College. Vautrin and her colleagues began to feel that their initial estimate of 2,700 women and children seeking refuge on the campus was overly optimistic. They were soon proven wrong. On the banks of the Yangtze River, hundreds of injured soldiers and civilians were lining up to be ferried across to Pukou, where trains awaited to transport them further inland and away from danger. Many had been waiting for days without food. While ferries made continuous trips across the river to rescue as many as possible, the process was painfully slow. As of late December 10, approximately 1,500 wounded civilians remained stranded on the south bank of the Yangtze. The Japanese forces were confronted by a fiercely determined enemy composed largely of young soldiers from the Training Division. These soldiers had the advantage of having been stationed near Purple Mountain for several years, making them familiar with the terrain. Additionally, they were part of an elite unit, groomed not just in equipment and training but also instilled with a sense of nationalism rooted in Chiang Kai-shek's ideology. Li Xikai, the commander of the division's 3rd Regiment, had set up his command post directly in the path of the primary Japanese advance, yet his regiment continued to resist. Despite the fierce resistance, the Japanese gradually gained control over the Purple Mountain area. General Nakajima Kesago, commander of the 16th Division, visited an artillery observation post early in the day and was pleased to receive reports that his troops had captured two peaks of Purple Mountain and were poised to take the main peak.  Yet there loomed a problem on Nakajima's right flank. A widening gap was emerging between the 16th Division and the 13th Division, which had advanced along the southern bank of the Yangtze. There was a risk that Chinese forces could escape through this lightly guarded area. The 13th Division was stationed in the strategically important river port city of Zhenjiang, preparing to cross the Yangtze. The Central China Area Army ordered the 13th Division to mobilize three infantry battalions and one artillery battalion. This new formation, known as the Yamada Detachment after its commander, Yamada Senji, was tasked with remaining on the Yangtze's south bank and advancing westward to capture two Chinese fortresses on the river: Mt. Wulong and Mt. Mufu. This redeployment alleviated concerns about the gap, allowing the 16th Division to focus on the city wall. As the sun dipped towards the horizon, one Captain Akao Junzo prepared for what he believed would be his final assault. He had been ordered to seize a hill northeast of Sun Yat-sen Gate that overlooked the city entrance. His commander told him “The attack on Nanjing will likely be the last battle of this war, and I hope your company can be at the front when the enemy's lines are breached”. The hill was fortified with numerous machine gun positions, reinforced with mud, bricks, and tiles, and connected by an intricate network of trenches. Dense rows of barbed wire lay before the positions, designed to halt attackers and expose them to machine-gun fire. Additionally, the area was likely heavily mined, and Chinese soldiers maintained a high level of alertness. Akao knew this all too well; when he crawled forward and slightly lifted his head to survey the landscape, he triggered a hail of bullets, one of which grazed his helmet. Around late afternoon, four mountain guns from the regimental artillery began firing on the Chinese positions, sustaining the bombardment for over an hour. By 5:00 pm, as the winter sky darkened, Akao decided it was time to launch the attack. Expecting close-quarters combat, he instructed his men to carry only their rifles and small entrenchment tools. With the entire company poised to move, he dispatched a small group of soldiers ahead to cut openings in the barbed wire while receiving covering fire from the mountain guns and the rifles and machine guns of their comrades. The remainder of the company advanced with swords raised and bayonets fixed. As they approached within about 700 feet of the enemy positions, the artillery bombardment ceased as planned. The enemy, still reeling from the ferocity of the earlier assault, scrambled in a panic from their trenches, retreating in disarray. Akao and his fellow soldiers pressed forward, cutting down any opposition in their path. Seizing the momentum, Akao charged to occupy the hill that had been his target. He found it deserted upon his arrival and sent a triumphant message back to command, reporting that the objective had been achieved. However, the reply he received left him baffled: he was ordered to withdraw with his company and return to their lines. Apparently, the regimental command deemed the position too precarious. Sensing that a precious advantage was being squandered, Akao disregarded the order. Before his company could establish a defensive position on the hill, the Chinese launched a counterattack. Lying down, the Japanese soldiers returned fire while frantically digging into the earth to fortify their position. Gradually, they began to form a rudimentary perimeter at the summit. The fighting continued into the night. Exhausted from days without sleep, many soldiers rotated between guard duty and rest, dozing off intermittently in their shallow trenches, reassuring one another that everything would be alright before drifting back to sleep. They successfully repelled all attempts by the Chinese to reclaim the hill and were eventually relieved. On December 11, after leaving his capital, Chiang Kai-shek took time to reflect on everything that had happened in his diary. He reassured himself that his nationalist revolution would persist, regardless of whether he held Nanjing, “Temporary defeat can be turned into eventual victory.” Yet he did not fear so much the Japanese invasion itself, but rather how the weakening of his nationalist government might allow the Communists to rise. He wrote about how his nation was on the brink of becoming a second Spain. While foreign invasions were undoubtedly disastrous, they could eventually be overcome, if not immediately, then over years or decades. Sometimes, this could be achieved merely by absorbing the outmatched invader and assimilating them into Chinese society. In contrast, internal unrest posed a far more fundamental threat to the survival of any regime. As we have seen in this series, going back to the mid 19th century, was it the foreign empires of Britain, France and Russia that threatened to destroy the Qing dynasty, or was it the internal civil war brought on by the Taiping? As Chiang famously put it “the Japanese were a treatable disease of the skin. Communism however was a disease of the heart”. Chiang could accept a humiliating but rapid retreat from Nanjing. In his view, it would be far more difficult to recover from a bloody yet futile struggle for the city that might cost him what remained of his best troops. A prolonged defensive battle, he reasoned, would be a tragic waste and could shift the balance of power decisively in favor of the Communists. This new mindset was reflected in a telegram he sent late on December 11 to Tang Shengzhi: “If the situation becomes untenable, it is permissible to find the opportune moment to retreat to regroup in the rear in anticipation of future counterattacks.” On December 12, tankettes cautiously plunged into the Yuhuatai plateau. Unexpectedly the Chinese defenders abandoned their positions and rushed down the hillside toward Nanjing's walls. Upon discovering this, the Japanese tankettes opened fire on the retreating Chinese, cutting swathes through the masses and sending bodies tumbling down the slope. Some Japanese infantry caught up, joining in the slaughter and laughing boisterously as they reveled in the chaos. A tankette column escorted a group of engineers to the Nanjing wall and then drove east along the moat until they reached a large gate, flanked by two smaller openings, all securely shut. A chilling message, painted in blue, adorned the gate's surface. Written in Chinese characters, it conveyed a stark warning: “We Swear Revenge on the Enemy.” The wall itself loomed three stories high, but Japanese artillery was already targeting it, this was known as the Chinese Gate. Now that Yuhuatai was virtually in Japanese hands, capturing the gate had become the primary objective. At this location, the wall stood 70 feet tall, protected by a 100-foot moat to the outside. All bridges spanning the moat had been destroyed. The area around the gate was heavily defended, with approximately one machine gun positioned every 50 yards atop the wall. Inside, the gate was reinforced with a formidable barrier of sandbags. Chinese infantry armed with mortars and small arms could fire down on the Japanese attackers while others had established isolated positions in nearby buildings that had survived the “scorched earth” policy. Taking the gate and the heavily fortified southwestern corner of the wall was the responsibility of the 6th Division. The division was deploying its regiments: the 13th, the 47th, and the 23rd from east to west. The 45th Regiment, the final unit of the division, was tasked with skirting the western side of the wall and advancing northward, aiming for the Yangtze docks at Xiaguan. The soldiers of the division had already formed a rough understanding of the formidable defenses they were facing. During the night between December 11 and 12, they had advanced nearly to the wall, gathering intelligence to prepare for an assault at dawn. As planned, the assault commenced. Field artillery fired round after round at the gate, but the wall sustained minimal damage. A Japanese tank rolled up, firing point-blank at the gate but producing no visible effect. Next, it was the engineers' turn. A “dare-to-die” squad, equipped with long ladders, crept as close to the wall as possible without exposing themselves and then sprinted the final distance. The moment they broke into the open, a Chinese machine gun opened fire, cutting them down to the last man. At noon, three Japanese planes soared overhead, dropping bombs near a Chinese-held building outside the gate. The smoke from the resulting fire briefly obscured the area. Seizing the opportunity presented by the reduced visibility, a large group of Chinese soldiers holed up inside attempted to dash back to the wall. The Japanese spotted their movement instantly, and every soldier in the line opened fire. The fleeing Chinese were mowed down like ripe grass, collapsing in heaps.  Meanwhile the battle for the Gate of Enlightenment was drawing to a close. On the Chinese side of the wall, confusion reigned regarding the overall situation on December 12. Chen Yiding, brigade commander of the 87th Division, had been warned that heads would roll if the Gate of Enlightenment fell to the Japanese. Hearing the sounds of fierce fighting on the edges of Yuhuatai and seeing the smoke rise from numerous fires on Purple Mountain, he was left in the dark about their implications, surrounded by the fog of war. Chen's troops had finally managed to establish a telephone link to the rear, but by mid-afternoon, it was cut off, likely due to a stray artillery shell. After dark, Chen sent an officer to his left flank to make contact with the Chinese forces there. The report that followed was far from reassuring. A unit from Guangdong Province was abandoning its positions and retreating north, attempting to exit the capital through one of the gates in the city wall. The officer had attempted to inquire about their destination, but the retreating soldiers ignored him. With neighboring units evacuating autonomously, a significant gap was opening in the Chinese line atop the wall between the Gate of Enlightenment and Sun Yat-sen Gate. A frightening possibility emerged: the Japanese could walk right in across the undefended southeastern corner of the city wall and surround Chen Yiding's troops before they had a chance to withdraw. The situation was becoming untenable, a fact underscored by the artillery fire raining down on Chen's position. Despite this, retreat was not a simple decision for Chen and the other commanders of the 87th Division. They had been garrisoned in Nanjing before the war, and the city had become home to many of the soldiers. Shortly after midnight, Chen called a meeting with his senior officers. After considerable discussion, they concluded that they had no choice but to withdraw. Nonetheless, Chen insisted that everyone sign a document confirming their support for this decision, recognizing the potential danger of taking such a significant step without consensus. After all, his own life had been threatened if the situation deteriorated further. Soon after, the Chinese began to move out of their positions. The Japanese were initially unaware of the retreat; all they noticed during the night between December 12 and 13 was that the Chinese artillery fire began to grow increasingly distant. By 4:00 am it had stopped completely. The few remaining Chinese were quickly overwhelmed and killed. In the end, the gate, which had cost so many lives during the seemingly endless battle, was taken almost effortlessly by the Japanese. Soldiers of the 9th Division, stationed outside the wall, scrambled up the slope created by the previous days' shelling. Once at the top, they thrust their hands into the air, shouting “Banzai!” so loudly that they believed their families back home in Japan might hear them. Tears streamed down their faces as soldiers embraced and shook hands, reflecting on the friends they had lost throughout the months of fighting, from Shanghai to their current position. They reassured each other that their sacrifices had been worth it for this very moment. On December 12,  the slopes of Purple Mountain  were ablaze. Zhou Zhenqiang, commander of the Training Division's 1st Brigade, led his men in a desperate struggle to maintain control of the mountain's forested peaks. However, they were being overwhelmed by the better-equipped Japanese troops, and Zhou knew it was only a matter of time before he would have to relinquish his position. Zhou found himself unable to obtain any information from his superiors about the overall situation, despite repeated attempts to contact the Training Division's headquarters. He dispatched a runner, who returned a few hours later with disheartening news: the divisional commander had left late in the afternoon. Other reports indicated a general breakdown in command. The elite 88th Division was in disarray, and an entire division of Guangdong troops, that being the same force that had abandoned the wall near the Gate of Enlightenment, had been spotted marching out of the Gate of Great Peace, seemingly intent on returning home. With indications of collapse all around him, Zhou decided to execute an orderly withdrawal from Purple Mountain, leaving a small contingent behind to cover the retreat. His troops entered through the city wall at Sun Yat-sen Gate and marched in disciplined columns through the streets of Nanjing, where signs of imminent anarchy were evident. Chinese soldiers were scattered everywhere, speaking a cacophony of dialects, yet they appeared to lack any coherent command. Tang Shengzhi's grip on the situation was weakening. Meanwhile Japan's 13th Air Group had been busy with the final stages of the battle for Nanjing.  In the morning of December 12, after raiding Chinese positions at Sun Yat-sen Gate, they  received new orders. Intelligence indicated that Chinese ships, laden with troops, were moving up the Yangtze from Nanjing. Japanese infantry on the ground could only watch as this prize slipped through their fingers, and the army requested air support. All available planes at Changzhou, a mix of A4N fighters and Yokosuka B4Y bombers, totaling 24 aircraft, were assembled for the crucial mission. The day was clear, providing excellent visibility as the pilots headed toward the section of the Yangtze where they believed the vessels would be, based on reasonable assumptions about their speed. At 1:30 p.m., 28 nautical miles upriver from Nanjing, the pilots sighted four ships. Trusting their military intelligence, they saw no need for further identification. Initially, the B4Ys bombed the vessels from a considerable height. One bomb struck the lead ship, a military vessel, disabling its forward gun and snapping the foremast. Then, a first wave of six A4Ns dove down over the line of ships, attacking individually. In total, they dropped about 20 bombs. Several exploded close enough to the lead vessel to damage its hull and injure crew members on deck. A 30-caliber machine gun on board was manned, with gunners stripped to the waist firing at the Japanese planes but failing to score a hit. Several of the A4Ns strafed the ship with machine-gun fire. After 20 minutes of sustained bombing and strafing, the result was utter devastation. The lead vessel was stuck in mid-river, riddled with bullets, aflame, and listing to starboard. Two other ships were beached on the right bank, while another sat stranded on the left. Satisfied with their mission, the Japanese aviators broke off and returned to their temporary base. Upon their landing in Changzhou, instead of receiving accolades, the pilots were met with reprimands. Why hadn't they sunk all the vessels? They were ordered to return immediately to finish the job. Though they didn't find the original targets, they stumbled upon four other vessels closer to Nanjing. One aircraft dove toward the ships, releasing a 60-kilogram bomb that struck one vessel. As the pilot pulled up, he caught sight of the Union Jack on the hull and realized his mistake; he had inadvertently targeted neutral ships. The other pilots recognized the significance of the markings as well and withheld their bombs. The vessel was identified as the SS Wantung. Soon after, the Japanese pilots understood that the ships they had attacked earlier upriver from Nanjing were also Western; three of them were Standard Oil tankers. The last vessel, which had sustained the most damage, was the USS Panay, a lightly armed flat-bottomed gunboat,  tasked with protecting American lives and property along China's longest river. The Panay had been instrumental in evacuating American citizens from the war zone in November and December. On the day it was attacked, the Panay was carrying four American embassy personnel and ten American and foreign journalists to safety. The ship's doctor converted the engine room into a makeshift sick bay, treating a steady stream of injured personnel. By the end, he was tending to 45 patients. The soldiers and passengers were evacuated in two small boats to a nearby marshy island covered in reeds, where they hid, fearful of further strafing. From their hiding place, they watched as a Japanese powerboat filled with soldiers approached the Panay. After firing more volleys at the vessel, the soldiers boarded it, remaining for only five minutes before departing. The American flag still flew from the bow at that time. At 3:54 pm, the Panay rolled over to starboard and sank in seven to ten fathoms of water. Cold and frightened, the survivors waded through knee-deep mud to a nearby village, assisting those too severely wounded to walk.  Meanwhile back at Chinese Gate, the mutual slaughter continued into the afternoon of December 12. The Japanese made no significant progress, although their failure was not for lack of trying. The commanders of the 6th Division had strategically placed the boundary between the 13th and 47th Regiments exactly at the gate, encouraging both units to compete to be the first to seize the position. Yet, despite their efforts, it became clear that willpower alone was not enough to breach the Chinese defenses at Chinese Gate. In peacetime, Nanjing's city gates served as entry points into a bustling capital, but in wartime, they transformed into heavily fortified and nearly impregnable strongholds. Any Japanese officer hoping for a swift victory would soon be disappointed; by early afternoon, the situation at the gate had devolved into a stalemate. The section of the wall manned by the 47th Infantry Regiment, located east of the gate, also saw little meaningful movement as the day wore on. Japanese soldiers, pinned down by Chinese fire from atop the wall, could do little more than take pride in a symbolic triumph. A small group of soldiers had managed to reach the wall and place a ladder against it, but it fell nearly ten feet short of the top. One soldier skillfully scaled the last portion, gripping protruding bricks and crevices of the nearly vertical surface. The entire Japanese front watched him with bated breath. He reached the top and unfurled a Japanese flag, but it immediately drew intense Chinese fire, forcing him to duck for cover. Soon, he vanished from sight, raising concerns among his compatriots about his fate. Later, it was revealed that he had taken refuge in a depression in the wall, waiting out the battle. The real breakthrough of the day would occur west of the gate. The 23rd Regiment was deployed there with orders to capture sections of the wall near the southwestern corner. It became evident that the wall could not be scaled without first bringing up artillery to create gaps in its solid masonry. A significant portion of the divisional fire support, 36 small-caliber mountain guns, four 100mm howitzers, and four 150mm howitzers, was assigned to this section. Artillery observers were also sent to the 23rd Regiment's forward command post to coordinate with the infantry and assess the effects of the shelling. By mid-afternoon, the artillery bombardment had created a ravine-like hole in the wall large enough for an assault. The 23rd Regiment positioned its 2nd and 3rd Battalions at the front, with the 1st Battalion held in reserve. First, the engineers undertook the challenging task. As the assault commenced, the rest of the regiment provided covering fire to force the Chinese defenders to seek shelter while the engineers charged into the 70-foot-wide moat. Once a human chain formed, they held up ladders as a makeshift bridge, allowing a company from the 3rd Battalion to rush across and into the gap in the wall. As the batteries switched to close infantry support, they laid down a barrage around the breach to prevent Chinese interference as the attack entered its decisive phase. The Japanese soldiers scrambled up the rubble, created by the artillery fire, which rose several dozen feet high. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the Japanese seized control of the southwestern segment of the wall. The Chinese launched several counterattacks to reclaim the position, but none were successful. This action ultimately sealed Nanjing's fate; beyond the wall, there was nothing left to save the ancient city and its inhabitants. As defeat appeared imminent, more and more civilians sought safety in foreign-controlled areas, though danger still loomed large. Bits of shrapnel narrowly missed Dr. Robert Wilson while he operated in the Safety Zone. Every square foot of John Rabe's property became filled with families, many camping in the open with their own blankets. Some sought refuge under his large swastika flag, believing that this would make the area especially “bomb-proof” given the growing friendship between Tokyo and Berlin; they assumed Japanese aviators would think twice before targeting a region seemingly under German protection. With just hours left before the Japanese Army was expected to gain control, the residents of Nanjing made their last preparations, prioritizing personal survival. The brutal behavior of Japanese troops in conquered territories fueled intense concern over the possible fate of injured soldiers who might fall into enemy hands. As Nanjing's last hours as a free city unfolded, it became imperative for local hospitals to evacuate as many wounded soldiers as possible across the Yangtze. On December 12, doctors found a motorboat stranded on the riverbank, having apparently broken down. They managed to repair it and ferried several hundred patients to safety throughout the day. Throughout December 12, the citizens of Nanjing were subjected to the unsettling cacophony of heavy shelling, mixed with the roar of bombers overhead. By evening, the entire horizon south of the city glowed with flames. The sound of fighting emanated from all directions, continuing long after sunset. However, in the middle of the night, activity began to wan. Every few minutes, the muffled thuds of shells could still be heard, though their origin was unclear. For the most part, an eerie silence prevailed, as if the city was holding its breath in anticipation of the final onslaught. Chiang Kai-shek had indicated he would understand if Tang chose to abandon the capital. However, on December 12, he reversed his stance, sending a telegram to Tang expressing optimism that the Nanjing garrison could hold out significantly longer. In his words “If you do not shy away from sacrifices, you will be able to hold high the banner of our nation and our army, and this could transform defeat into victory. If you can hold out one more day, you will add to the pride of the Chinese nation. If you can hold out for half a month or more, the domestic and international situation could see a substantial change.” Tang adopted a hardline approach toward any signs of defeatism among his troops. When he learned that General Sun Yuanliang, commander of the formerly elite 88th Division, was leading approximately 2,000 men from the Gate of Enlightenment to the dock area, Tang acted swiftly. He dispatched Song Xilian, the commanding general of the 36th Division, to halt the retreat. When the two units met, a fratricidal clash nearly occurred. Fortunately, the 88th Division agreed to return to the gate and continue fighting. Whatever Tang's plans, they were rendered irrelevant at 3:00 pm,  when he received another telegram from Chiang, this time ordering a full retreat. Rumors that the Chinese Army had started evacuating Nanjing triggerec panic among many units. Thousands abandoned their positions and joined the throngs of soldiers and civilians moving slowly down the city's main avenues. The crowd seemed to have collectively decided that getting a boat out of Nanjing was the best option, and by late afternoon, a solid mass of humanity stretched for miles through the city toward the dock areas at Xiaguan. To reach Xiaguan, everyone had to pass through Yijiang Gate. This relatively modern structure had served as the main entry point for visitors arriving in Nanjing by boat in recent decades and now only half of the main entrance was open. A crowd of that size trying to get through such a narrow bottleneck was a recipe for disaster. Those unfortunate enough to be right at the front felt the crushing pressure of tens of thousands of individuals pushing from behind. In that densely packed throng, stumbling and falling to the ground was akin to a death sentence; anyone who went down was inevitably crushed by the oncoming waves of terrified civilians and soldiers. As chaos erupted, discipline evaporated entirely. Officers lost control over their men, leading to infighting among the soldiers. Pushing and shoving escalated into fistfights, and trucks drove directly into the mass of people to force their way through. Tanks, emitting sounds akin to prehistoric beasts, rolled through the mob, crushing many under their weight. Amid the madness, some soldiers, driven by frustration over the lack of movement, began shooting into the crowd at random. To relieve the pressure at Yijiang Gate, some units were ordered to exit Nanjing via the Gate of Great Peace at the northeastern corner of the city wall. Upon arrival, they found the entrance nearly sealed shut. Thick walls of sandbags had been erected around it, leaving only a narrow opening through which one person could pass at a time. Massive crowds fought among themselves to get through; even under perfect order and discipline, it would have taken the entire night and most of the following day for everyone to pass. In the midst of the frantic chaos, it could take a week or more. During the night of the 12th, a select group of Japanese soldiers, chosen for the offensive, stripped their equipment down to the bare essentials: rifles, bayonets, and helmets. They avoided any gear that could produce a metallic noise, alerting the Chinese defenders to their approach. Stealthily, they moved up to the wall, carrying bamboo ladders tied together in threes for added height. Ascending the rungs, they ensured not to make a sound that could betray their position to an alert Chinese sentry. Everything hinged on remaining undetected; even a couple of hand grenades tossed down the wall could halt the attack in its tracks. Reaching the top without being noticed, the soldiers quickly fanned out. Chinese soldiers stationed on the wall saw the swift dark figures and opened fire, but it was too late to thwart the assault. A brief fight ensued; most Japanese soldiers were too close to use their rifles and immediately resorted to their bayonets. The stunned defenders were pushed back, and the successful assault team established a perimeter, awaiting reinforcements from outside the wall. They didn't have to wait long. A massive assault along the length of the 6th Division's front line commenced at dawn on December 13. Japanese artillery concentrated its fire on a narrow section of the city wall, progressively working its way from the bottom up. Gradually, the shells formed a slope of debris that soldiers could use to scale the wall. A short air raid was executed, and after the planes had weakened the remaining resistance, a group of soldiers rushed up the slope. While their comrades provided covering fire, they climbed the last stretch, rolling down a rope ladder. Within minutes, 40 other Japanese soldiers had joined them. By 10:30 am, the Rising Sun flag was flying over the wall. The Japanese invaders were met with a horrific sight at the top of the wall. Beyond lay the grim aftermath of days of shelling. Some houses were leveled, while others burned. The ground was littered with bodies, some decapitated or disemboweled, and pools of blood surrounded them. As Chiang Kai-shek's order to abandon the city gradually filtered down to the troops manning the wall around Nanjing, things began to move rapidly.  By late morning on December 13, all the major entry points into the city had fallen to the Japanese. These included Chinese Gate in the southwest, the Gate of Enlightenment in the south, and Sun Yat-sen Gate in the east. The first thing that struck the Japanese soldiers upon ascending the wall was how starkly different it was from their expectations. They had anticipated a bustling city teeming with people, but instead, the area adjacent to the wall was characterized by farm plots, resembling countryside more than an urban center. The second notable observation was the complete absence of inhabitants. Cautiously, the Japanese soldiers entered the city they had just conquered, their bayonets fixed and rifles at the ready. Yet, surprisingly, very few shots were fired. After weeks of fearing death and injury, once the immediate danger receded, a certain stupor settled in. For most civilians in Nanjing, their initial encounter with the city's new rulers was uneventful. It took several hours for the Japanese to move from the wall into the urban parts of the capital. It was not until around noon that residents noticed the first groups of Japanese soldiers marching down the streets in clusters of six to twelve men. Initially, many met the conquerors with relief, hoping they would be treated fairly. Their optimism was bolstered by Japanese planes dropping leaflets over the city, reassuring residents of humane treatment. 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. On December 9, fierce battles erupted, especially at the Gate of Enlightenment. Despite heavy fighting, the Chinese showed remarkable resilience, turning Nanjing into a symbol of determination. However, the tide shifted as overwhelming Japanese artillery and tactics began to breach defenses. By December 13, as chaos engulfed the city, the invaders claimed victory, but not without significant loss. Civilians, caught amid the destruction, clung to hope amid despair.

Have you ever been lucky enough to get into two major marathons in one season, like Sydney and Chicago or Berlin and New York? It's a great problem to have, but it presents a unique challenge: how do you train for and race both?On this episode, I'm joined by running coach Chris Knighton, who shares his expert advice on tackling this marathon double. We discuss the A-Race and B-Race strategy, the importance of prioritizing recovery, and the mental and physical considerations of running two marathons within just a few weeks of each other. Coach Knighton also gives his perspective on why dropping out of a race can sometimes be the smartest move and the best ways to deal with jet lag and recovery.Whether you're doubling up on races or just looking to improve your recovery game, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss.Guest Info: ⁠https://www.instagram.com⁠/knightonruns If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps,  running news, running shoe reviews, and more! We are now on YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns⁠·  Our website: ⁠www.marathonmedia.us⁠ ·  Our Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/⁠ ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast⁠·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/⁠ ·  Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast⁠ Discount Codes for Runners: ⁠https://www.runswag.com⁠

In the midst of a quiet summer for the NBA, Dave and Mike check in on EuroBasket and review some underwhelming options for the back of the roster. The building in Berlin that Dave mentioned: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport-_und_Erholungszentrum Visit the homepage: https://joiedevivek.neocities.org/ Email the show at: joiedevivek@gmail.com Collect JDV episode art NFTs: https://objkt.com/collection/KT1Ax4tbMp3CQshZi4TuvFRHLHxa1Sot53MJ "Fanfare for the 916" theme music by Moacir P. de Sá Pereira & Dovydas Stalmokas.

Hello everyone, on this episode we're doing something a little different. Eric and Niels will be recording a show about themselves. That's right we're doing a Q&A show so you can get to know us a little better. We're chatting about why we fell in love with theme parks, the early years of the show and why there's a strawberry themed kebab near Berlin.Support AirMagique on Patreon (Exclusive Content):⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/airmagique⁠⁠⁠Visit our Website:⁠⁠⁠https://airmagique.net ⁠⁠⁠Follow AirMagique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/airmagique/⁠⁠⁠Follow AirMagique on Threads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@airmagique ⁠⁠⁠Follow Niels on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nielscapturingparks/⁠⁠⁠Follow Niels on Threads:⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@nielscapturingparks⁠⁠⁠Visit Niels's Website:⁠⁠⁠http://capturingdisneyparks.com/⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music | "Show me" by LiQWYDWatch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxvcHu9iAxY&t=0s⁠⁠⁠License: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.liqwydmusic.com/how-to-use⁠⁠⁠Download/Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://hypeddit.com/link/n3tz7a⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐ Free Download: ⁠⁠⁠https://hypeddit.com/link/n3tz7a⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stream/buy my music:- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/2RPd66h⁠⁠⁠- Apple Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/2TZtpeG⁠⁠⁠- Soundcloud: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdkSC1YTjZpRU1FVHNJQnN1cXllUnY2cVVRd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSm5VRlhBOHhwbmpfMHBvd2FZSW5XaDJqcXNmV1JOZWs1dF80N0xwVk0zMlRrUVB0N0JLRVZCOVp6WFluTF85SjJYYnVuR2ZpNzUwVnZWRS1YZ0dMYXdzQm1TNUZTZHc5dFNNZWtsSDNkZ0tyNUdnSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fliqwyd&v=BxvcHu9iAxY⁠⁠⁠- Bandcamp: ⁠⁠⁠https://liqwyd.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠Social media:- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnl1VFpnUTYwWHBMUmIzaHJ3Nm9uWDR4TGJ3d3xBQ3Jtc0tuOHptR1JxNHE2RWpvMXBvSXV3SmFfVGlXcU1NV05uYUZVSU1ibFZmTXNMa2l6MG9nTDVxNzdadFNXZUg2bDl3bEJwcGdNYmZvakJTdnhCSDB4R1JUWnlvQXcyeWliRzVud2lZbzBLTmtwYnFRNFZMVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fliqwyd&v=BxvcHu9iAxY⁠⁠⁠- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkRzTC03cWgzNEZDVk9ETERGTXZqanlGS2hBZ3xBQ3Jtc0trYmxySzlBajVPaE83T254aHRBQ0hiWG5TRWtOanh1cGlZVkRDbWVqOEh5U0RRbmhtTWFmYkpjam1ZYUFzSERWaUZ5Ukh0aV9Od3lxeDg2S09hNkUyNzJUZE5CUUFEOWR2MTBVUnVSOXJiT2wyRUhacw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fliqwyd%2F&v=BxvcHu9iAxY⁠⁠⁠AirMagique is an independent theme park podcast, made with love, and is not affiliated with the parks and companies we cover.

Wer auf der Demonstration gegen den Gaza-Krieg in Berlin geredet hat, wer sie besucht hat - und was die Teilnehmer bewegt.

The student-led protests in Serbia have been going on for months. Today we have Saša Dobrijević on the podcast to discuss:The government response to the protestsThe current situation in BelgradeWhat the Drivers are behind the ProtestGovernment ManipulationMedia InfluenceInternational InfluenceInternational RelationsAnd much more!Saša Dobrijević is an international journalist and reporter based in Belgrade. He is a seasoned journalist with experience in Munich in Berlin and Luxembourg, across geopolitics, social movements, and the green-energy transition. He's covered protests up close, interviewed decision-makers, and understands how narratives harden, and how they break.Saša is a Diplomatic Press Passport holder, an award-winning journalist, an International Journalist, and a public speaking coach. He started his career as a radio host at the state radio station, trained by experienced editors and journalists who graduated from the University of Political Sciences in Belgrade. Then he moved on to researching the TV industry. Where he found out that he is passionate about video production, interviews, TV packages, and live reporting.His international career began in Munich, mostly reporting about geopolitical and social topics, and interviewing politicians and experts in various fields. He covered environmental and climate change topics, and innovations in green energy. Gained a unique experience, through reporting from protests in Munich, Bonn, Berlin, and Luxembourg.Finally, Saša is the Co-Founder of Pulse Theatre, Society of free artists, and of the media portal Straight to the center.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

"Ich hatte eine schöne Kindheit, eingebettet in Küsse und Umarmungen", sagte unser Gast mal. Aus dieser vielleicht sogar bedingungslosen Liebe schöpfen Menschen ein Urvertrauen und das, so jedenfalls wirkt es, steckt nach wie vor in ihm. Jannik kommt 1992 in Hamburg zur Welt, als jüngster von drei Söhnen des Maurermeisters Schümann. Während die Jungs Fußball spielen, verschlingt Jannik Schümann Tanzfilme unterschiedlichster Art, von Saturday Night Fever bis Billy Elliot, ein bisschen tanzt er auch, erst Jazzdance, dann Hiphop, aber die Arbeit vor der Kamera wird es letztlich sein, die all seine Talente vereint. Mit 9 Jahren geht’s schon los im Musical "Mozart", später übernimmt er als Jugendlicher weitere Bühnenrollen, lässt sich in Hamburg zum Schauspieler ausbilden und zieht mit 18 Jahren nach Berlin. Mit "Homevideo", "Mittlere Reife" oder Christian Petzolds Kinofilm "Barbara" mit Nina Hoss geht's weiter. Es folgen Produktionen wie "Jugend ohne Gott" oder Serien wie "Charité", "Die Diplomatin", "Sisi" oder "Disko 76". Und er hat etwas Neues im Köcher, aber davon muss er selbst erzählen. Playlist Rosenstolz - Lass sie reden Cats - The Jellicle Ball No Angels - Daylight in your Eyes König der Löwen - Circle of Life Sam Smith - Stay with me Adele - All I Ask Beyonce - Alien Superstar Hamilton - Alexander Hamilton Diese Podcast-Episode steht unter der Creative Commons Lizenz CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Episode: 1438 The story of a failed airplane design -- the XP-75.  Today, we try to build a perfect airplane.

Polens Reaktion auf Militärmanöver von Russland zusammen mit Belarus, UN-Vollversammlung fordert Ende der Hamas-Herrschaft im Gaza-Streifen und Wiederbelebung der Zweistaatenlösung, So stark ist die Terrororganisation Hamas noch, Friedensdemonstration in Berlin von Initiative um BSW-Politikerin Wagenknecht, Mehr als 100.000 Menschen demonstrieren in London gegen Einwanderung, Wahl für Bundesverfassungsgericht neu terminiert, Leiharbeiter bekommen mehr Geld, Erste Hilfe für Babys und Kleinkinder, Ergebnisse des dritten Spieltags der Fußball-Bundesliga, Die Lottozahlen, Das Wetter Hinweis: Die Beiträge zur Fußball-Bundesliga dürfen aus echtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Polens Reaktion auf Militärmanöver von Russland zusammen mit Belarus, UN-Vollversammlung fordert Ende der Hamas-Herrschaft im Gaza-Streifen und Wiederbelebung der Zweistaatenlösung, So stark ist die Terrororganisation Hamas noch, Friedensdemonstration in Berlin von Initiative um BSW-Politikerin Wagenknecht, Mehr als 100.000 Menschen demonstrieren in London gegen Einwanderung, Wahl für Bundesverfassungsgericht neu terminiert, Leiharbeiter bekommen mehr Geld, Erste Hilfe für Babys und Kleinkinder, Ergebnisse des dritten Spieltags der Fußball-Bundesliga, Die Lottozahlen, Das Wetter Hinweis: Die Beiträge zur Fußball-Bundesliga dürfen aus echtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Israels Offensive in Gaza-Stadt: Wie stark ist die Hamas noch?, Friedensdemonstration in Berlin von Initiative um BSW-Politikerin Wagenknecht, Ostkongress der Grünen, Recycling von Autobatterien, Der Sport, Das Wetter Hinweis: Die Beiträge zur Fußball-Bundesliga und zur Leichtathletik-WM dürfen aus echtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

durée : 00:21:10 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Dans "Carnet de notes - Archives d'un mélomane : Menuhin, Bartók : une rencontre à New York", le violoniste racontait dans une archive de 1988 sa rencontre avec Béla Bartók, en 1943, à New York. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Yehudi Menuhin Violoniste et chef d'orchestre américain (New-York, 22 avril 1916 - Berlin, le 12 mars 1999)

Die Themen: Tag des offenen Schlosses in Berlin; Schlecky Silbersteins Diskussion über Geschlechtsidentität; Boris Beckers Autobiografie „Inside“ veröffentlicht; neues Buch von Ferdinand von Schirach sorgt für gemischte Reaktionen; Bernhard Hecklers „Die beste Idee der Welt“ erscheint; Spurs planen Fan-Casting in der NBA; Shitstorm um Autorin Caroline Wahl nach Ferrari-Foto; neue ZDFneo-Serie „Chabos“ über Nullerjahre-Nostalgie; letztes Interview des Autors Niki Glattauer vor assistiertem Suizid und Kinojahr 2025 bringt Highlights wie „Avatar 3“, „Amrum“ von Fatih Akin und „Wicked 2“ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee

The war of the words. Following his strategic defeat at Kadesh, Ramesses set about putting his version of the story into wide circulation. Today, art and texts of this conflict survive at the temples of Abu Simbel, Karnak, Luxor, Abydos, and the Ramesseum. Among those texts, we have the “Literary Record” or “Kadesh Poem.” A lengthy, dramatised version of the events, painting Ramesses as the great hero. In this episode, I introduce the Literary Record and then read it in full, with musical accompaniment by Jeffrey Goodman. LIVESTREAM about "The Art of Kadesh" on Sunday 14 September. To join, simply subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ancientegypthist. The Livestream will be Sunday September 14 at 16:30 (UK time). This translates to: Berlin, Germany Sun, 14 Sep 2025 at 17:30 CEST London, United Kingdom Sun, 14 Sep 2025 at 16:30 BST New York, USA Sun, 14 Sep 2025 at 11:30 EDT Los Angeles, USA Sun, 14 Sep 2025 at 08:30 PDT Check other timezones here https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20250914T153000&p1=37&p2=136&p3=179&p4=137 To learn more about the “Battle of Kadesh” narrative as a piece of literary/historical storytelling, see: Brand, P. J. (2023). Ramesses II: Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh. Lockwood Press. https://www.lockwoodpress.com/product-page/ramesses-ii-egypt-s-ultimate-pharaoh-paper Manassa, C. (2013). Imagining the Past: Historical Fiction in New Kingdom Egypt. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199982226.003.0003 Spalinger, A. J. (2021). The Books Behind the Masks: Sources of Warfare Leadership in Ancient Egypt. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004466111 More music by Jeffrey Goodman www.jeffreygoodman.com and on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're unpacking all the major Peloton news you need to know. First up, Peloton laid out its strategic roadmap at the Citi conference, and we're breaking down what it means for your fitness journey. Plus, get ready for some big schedule changes coming this fall. We're also diving into gem stones appearing on profiles, new Run Club events, and an accidental survey that gave us a sneak peek at what might be next.Peloton reveals its strategic roadmap at the recent Citi conference. We discuss the future of the company and its impact on your fitness.Major schedule changes are coming to Peloton this Fall. What does this mean for your favorite classes and instructors?Have you seen gemstones on some member profiles? We dig into what this new feature is all about.Peloton Studios New York & London are hosting special September Run Club Events.Peloton accidentally sent out a survey with some intriguing questions. We speculate on what could be in the works.A shakeout run has been added for the Peloton community in Berlin.Congratulations to Matt Wilpers and his wife on the birth of their baby!More baby news! Cliff Dwenger and his wife welcomed their second child.It's hard to keep track of all the Peloton instructor babies. We have a complete rundown for you.Becs Gentry's daughter is already a winner, finishing her first race.The New York Times features Peloton instructor Aditi Shah.The latest Artist Series is here, with Phase 2 of the Bad Bunny collaboration.The Armada Music residency has been extended, bringing more electronic dance music to your workouts.Wearable fitness tracker Whoop has a new competitor on the market.TCO Top Five: We recap the top fitness classes of the week as voted by The Clip Out listeners.This Week at Peloton: A look at everything happening in the world of Peloton this week.TCO Radar: We spotlight the upcoming Peloton classes we are most excited about.Chelsea Jackson Roberts & Alex Toussaint are teaming up for a Club Bangers Yoga class.A new series is available for the Yoga + Pilates collection.Peloton Birthdays: We celebrate Anna Greenberg's birthday on September 18th.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Your feedback helps us bring you the best Peloton news and fitness insights every week. Visit our website at TheClipOut.com for more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Life's A Beach, Alan Carr is joined by actor, writer and all-round talent Richard Armitage. From his early holiday memories in Anglesey to skiing adventures, to living in New York, and even bumping into Lady Gaga on a flight, Richard shares some amazing travel tales from his acting career. He opens up about writing his new book (and how his stories are getting optioned!), how filming The Hobbit made him fall in love with New Zealand, and we find out where he'd like to be at 100 years old. Plus, Alan has some classic confessions of his own along the way… ⏰ Timestamps  00:00 Intro  00:15 Make up for dogs  00:50 Rich's first holiday memories of Anglesey  01:56 Richard's writing a new book and how writing started  03:07 His books getting optioned  03:30 The Cut: story and inspiration  05:05 How scary Weapons is  06:01 Why Richard loves skiing  08:24 Lionel Blair is Alan's dad  09:10 Has Richard ever had a holiday romance?  10:14 Richard in Beijing and the Great Wall of China  13:02 Richard and the superstar on the flight (Lady Gaga)  16:18 Is Richard adventurous with food?  17:30 How filming The Hobbit made Richard fall in love with New Zealand and Alan's New Zealand hidden gem  19:30 Richard's New York hidden gem: Carnitos  21:03 Broadway stories  22:50 Richard wanted to ski down Mount Ruapehu as a dwarf  23:57 Does Richard complain?  25:19 Richard's love of Berlin  26:15 Richard returning to the stage  27:00 Where does Richard want to be when he's 100 years old?  28:20 Starting our descent – the quick fire quiz ✨ Don't forget to like, subscribe and join Alan every week as he chats to celebrity guests about their dream holidays and travel stories.  #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #RichardArmitage #LadyGaga #HolidayPodcast #TravelStories #Skiing #Berlin #NewZealand #Broadway #FunnyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textDuann Scott is a globally recognized leader in computational design, additive manufacturing, and the emerging intersection of software and fabrication. With a background in industrial design and a PhD research foundation from the University of South Australia, Duann launched BITS to ATOMS in 2009 to explore how digital tools would revolutionize product design and manufacturing. What started as an academic pursuit quickly transformed into a dynamic industry journey through some of the most innovative companies in the space.At Shapeways, he helped build one of the first online 3D printing communities. At Autodesk, he shaped the strategy for the $100M Spark investment fund and led the acquisition of Netfabb, now integral to Autodesk's digital manufacturing suite. At nTopology, Duann served in multiple executive roles, driving growth and expanding the company's software integrations for advanced manufacturing applications.In 2021, he relaunched BITS to ATOMS as a consultancy and launched CDFAM, the Computational Design Symposium Series. CDFAM now brings together cutting-edge thinkers across engineering, software, and architecture at events in NYC, Berlin, and Brooklyn. Whether supporting MIT xPRO students, contributing to the Wohlers Report, or guiding the 3MF Consortium as Executive Director, Duann is committed to building better tools, workflows, and communities around computational manufacturing.Beyond his professional pursuits, Duann brings a creative edge from his past life as a musician and designer, continually pushing the boundary between art and engineering. His mission? To create a better digital thread from bits to atoms.LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duann/Guest website: https://cdfam.com/Click here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.

Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based Isabel Soto takes the controls for episode 485. Her session offers an energetic journey, weaving in upfront unreleased cuts that make this a deeply personal contribution to our series. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/isabelsoto https://www.instagram.com/__isabelsoto/

The German-American relationship is the decisive transatlantic dynamic of our time. Long seen as one of the most stable connections between Europe and America thanks to its well-defined Cold War structure and hierarchy, relations between Washington and Berlin have become much more volatile in the twenty-first century-- and are playing an increasingly pivotal role in determining the degree to which Europe and the United States will be able to shape a rapidly changing world order. Stabilizing this uniquely complicated relationship will be no easy feat. At times more closely aligned politically, and more intertwined economically, than any other transatlantic pair, since the end of the Cold War these republics have seen their relations characterized by frequent diplomatic, cultural and philosophical clashes and misunderstandings, and a trail of disappointed expectations. In No Better Friend? The United States and Germany Since 1945 (Hurst, 2024) Peter Sparding examines the long history between the two countries and their peoples; the narratives and perceptions harbored by each nation concerning the other; and the evolution of diplomatic, economic and security ties. Appraising the complicated interplay between Germany and the United States vis-a-vis a rising China, and the domestic challenges facing both countries, his book offers an outlook on how this all-important relationship might function going forward. Guest: Peter Sparding (he/him) is the Senior Vice President and Director of Policy at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) in Washington DC. He has written about and analyzed US-Germany relations and transatlantic economic and foreign policy for two decades. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke here Linktree here 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

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In our first installment of Fragraphilia & Friends, we decide to bring in some high level sophistication, grace, and the ability the properly pronounce French words. We proudly welcome the wonderful Tracy Wan to the podcast.Throughout the episode we discuss Tracy's backstory, her upbringing, perfume-y fruits and stinky food. We also bond over her affinity for gauzy lens cinema and our shared love of Hitchcock films.Oh, and of course, she joins us for a pretty strong round of The Game. Watch out wantlist!Remember, friends - "You already have a no, so you could have a yes"If you don't already follow Tracy, which we're sure you do, we'll post these here just in case...TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@invisiblestoriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblestories/Substack - https://substack.com/@adaptedfromParis for Curious Noses - https://tracy.recleague.com/Perfumes Mentioned in this Episode: Belle du Jour by Eris Parfums / Dirty Flower Factory by Kerosene / Burberry Brit / Hawaiian Ginger by Calgon / Ralph by Ralph Lauren / Shalimar by Guerlain / Aqua Velva & Skin Bracer / Calyx by Clinique / Pulp by Byredo / A Grove by the Sea by Arquiste/ Mantes la Jolie by Astier de Villatte / Monstera by Xinū / Porter se Peau, Rauque, and Oeilleres by Roberto Greco / Vouloir Être Ailleurs by D'Orsay / Lift Me Up by Initio / Fille de Berlin by Serge Lutens / Rosae Mundi by Profumom Roma / Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle / Fruit Thieves by Paraphrase / Rotano by Maison d'ETTO / De Profundis and Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens / Bois D'Encens by Armani / Musc Tonkin by Parfums d'Empire / Rose of No Man's Land by Byredo / Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent / Vanilla Barka by Amouage / Misfit by Arquiste / Un Bel Amour D'été by Parfum d'Empire / Architect's Club by Arquiste / 1996 and La Tulipe by Byredo / Nuit de Bakelite by Naomi Goodsir / Gold, Rain Cloud, and Ink by Perfumer H / Lost Alice by Masque Milano / Un Bel Amour D'été by Parfums d'Empire / Arbole by Hiram Green / Zelen by Boka The Game:Fruto Oscuro by Eauso Vert / Open Sky by Byredo / Steam by Perfumer H / Romanza by Masque Milano / Buen Camino Extrait by Chronotope / Essence Rare by Houbigant (00:00) - - Intro, Backstories, and Film (07:56) - - Tracy's First Perfumes (17:15) - - Writing about Pulp by Byredo (25:34) - - Shopping and Samples and Recent Faves (34:32) - - Rodrigo Flores Roux, Jean-Claude Ellena, and Roberto Greco (40:06) - - Scents We've All Been Wearing (01:07:58) - - The Game Please feel free to email us at hello@fragraphilia.com - Send us questions, comments, or recommendations. We can be found on TikTok and Instagram @fragraphilia

Knapp 20 russische Drohnen sind am 10. September weit in den polnischen Luftraum eingedrungen. Die Reaktionen auf Putins Provokation bleiben begrenzt. Hat die deutsche Politik Angst vor der eigenen Courage? Eine Analyse aus Warschau, Brüssel und Berlin. Wurzel, Steffen; Remme, Klaus; Sawicki, Peter

The German-American relationship is the decisive transatlantic dynamic of our time. Long seen as one of the most stable connections between Europe and America thanks to its well-defined Cold War structure and hierarchy, relations between Washington and Berlin have become much more volatile in the twenty-first century-- and are playing an increasingly pivotal role in determining the degree to which Europe and the United States will be able to shape a rapidly changing world order. Stabilizing this uniquely complicated relationship will be no easy feat. At times more closely aligned politically, and more intertwined economically, than any other transatlantic pair, since the end of the Cold War these republics have seen their relations characterized by frequent diplomatic, cultural and philosophical clashes and misunderstandings, and a trail of disappointed expectations. In No Better Friend? The United States and Germany Since 1945 (Hurst, 2024) Peter Sparding examines the long history between the two countries and their peoples; the narratives and perceptions harbored by each nation concerning the other; and the evolution of diplomatic, economic and security ties. Appraising the complicated interplay between Germany and the United States vis-a-vis a rising China, and the domestic challenges facing both countries, his book offers an outlook on how this all-important relationship might function going forward. Guest: Peter Sparding (he/him) is the Senior Vice President and Director of Policy at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) in Washington DC. He has written about and analyzed US-Germany relations and transatlantic economic and foreign policy for two decades. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke here Linktree here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

"Ich brauche keine Twinks, um glücklich zu sein." Das sagt Tom (52) aus Köln. Dennoch hat er regelmäßig Sex mit jungen Männern. Bei diesem Bootycall läuft einiges anders, denn er findet in einem Berliner Hotelbett statt. Doch nicht nur das: Tom und Gastgeber Caramel Mafia kennen sich aus der Vergangenheit: Tom war vor langer Zeit der

At Berlin Buzzwords, industry voices highlighted how search is evolving with AI and LLMs.- Kacper Łukawski (Qdrant) stressed hybrid search (semantic + keyword) as core for RAG systems and promoted efficient embedding models for smaller-scale use.- Manish Gill (ClickHouse) discussed auto-scaling OLAP databases on Kubernetes, combining infrastructure and database knowledge.- André Charton (Kleinanzeigen) reflected on scaling search for millions of classifieds, moving from Solr/Elasticsearch toward vector search, while returning to a hands-on technical role.- Filip Makraduli (Superlinked) introduced a vector-first framework that fuses multiple encoders into one representation for nuanced e-commerce and recommendation search.- Brian Goldin (Voyager Search) emphasized spatial context in retrieval, combining geospatial data with AI enrichment to add the “where” to search.- Atita Arora (Voyager Search) highlighted geospatial AI models, the renewed importance of retrieval in RAG, and the cautious but promising rise of AI agents.Together, their perspectives show a common thread: search is regaining center stage in AI—scaling, hybridization, multimodality, and domain-specific enrichment are shaping the next generation of retrieval systems.Kacper Łukawski Senior Developer Advocate at Qdrant, he educates users on vector and hybrid search. He highlighted Qdrant's support for dense and sparse vectors, the role of search with LLMs, and his interest in cost-effective models like static embeddings for smaller companies and edge apps. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacperlukawski/Manish Gill Engineering Manager at ClickHouse, he spoke about running ClickHouse on Kubernetes, tackling auto-scaling and stateful sets. His team focuses on making ClickHouse scale automatically in the cloud. He credited its speed to careful engineering and reflected on the shift from IC to manager. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishgill/André Charton Head of Search at Kleinanzeigen, he discussed shaping the company's search tech—moving from Solr to Elasticsearch and now vector search with Vespa. Kleinanzeigen handles 60M items, 1M new listings daily, and 50k requests/sec. André explained his career shift back to hands-on engineering. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrecharton/Filip Makraduli Founding ML DevRel engineer at Superlinked, an open-source framework for AI search and recommendations. Its vector-first approach fuses multiple encoders (text, images, structured fields) into composite vectors for single-shot retrieval. His Berlin Buzzwords demo showed e-commerce search with natural-language queries and filters. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipmakraduli/Brian Goldin Founder and CEO of Voyager Search, which began with geospatial search and expanded into documents and metadata enrichment. Voyager indexes spatial data and enriches pipelines with NLP, OCR, and AI models to detect entities like oil spills or windmills. He stressed adding spatial context (“the where”) as critical for search and highlighted Voyager's 12 years of enterprise experience. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-goldin-04170a1/Atita Arora Director of AI at Voyager Search, with nearly 20 years in retrieval systems, now focused on geospatial AI for Earth observation data. At Berlin Buzzwords she hosted sessions, attended talks on Lucene, GPUs, and Solr, and emphasized retrieval quality in RAG systems. She is cautiously optimistic about AI agents and values the event as both learning hub and professional reunion. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atitaarora/

In dieser Ladylike-Episode nehmen Yvonne und Nicole ihre Community mit auf eine sehr persönliche Reise durch Haarsünden, Dauerwellen-Desaster und die Frage aller Fragen: Welche Frisur killt die Lust?Ob Igelschnitt, Vokuhila, Comeback der Dauerwelle oder der klassische Bob – die beiden Podcasterinnen sprechen ehrlich und pointiert darüber, wie stark das eigene Selbstbild und damit auch der Sex-Appeal von der Frisur geprägt sein kann. Dabei wird es nicht nur lustig, sondern auch nostalgisch und überraschend tiefgründig. Wie viel Einfluss hat ein schlechter Haarschnitt auf unser Liebesleben? Und warum trauen sich viele Frauen nicht, radikal neue Styles auszuprobieren – etwa eine Glatze?Yvonne plaudert offen über ihre schrillen Farb- und Schnitt-Experimente, während Nicole sich fragt, ob sie jemals den Mut aufbringen wird, ihre Haare richtig kurz zu tragen. Natürlich darf auch die Frage nicht fehlen: Zopf oder offen beim Sex? Eine ungewöhnliche Ladylike-Folge über Identität, Schönheitsideale, erotische Stolperfallen und den ewigen Wunsch nach „der perfekten Frisur“.Also hört rein in die aktuelle Folge und erfahrt, was haartechnisch beim Sex ein absolutes No-Go ist… passiert, wenn man in Funktionskleidung einem Ex über den Weg läuft...Habt Ihr selbst erotische Erfahrungen, eine Frage oder Story, über die Yvonne & Nicole im Ladylike-Podcast sprechen sollen? Dann schreibt uns gern an @ladylike.show auf Instagram oder kontaktiert uns über unsere Internetseite ladylike.showHört in die Folgen bei RTL+, iTunes oder Spotify rein und schreibt uns gerne eine Bewertung. Außerdem könnt ihr unseren Podcast unterstützen, indem ihr die neuen Folgen auf Euren Kanälen pusht und Euren Freunden davon erzählt.Erotik, S**, Liebe, Freundschaft und die besten Geschichten aus der Ladylike-Community gibt es auch im Buch zum Podcast „Da kann ja jede kommen“! Hier geht's zum Buch: bit.ly/ladylike-buchUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Cześć. W związku z ostatnimi wydarzeniami w Polsce postanowiłem przygotować odcinek poświęcony incydentom granicznym, do których dochodziło w czasie zimnej wojny na granicy między NRD a RFN. To właśnie tam przebiegała linia podziału między Wschodem a Zachodem, czyli najważniejsza oś geopolitycznego napięcia w powojennej Europie.Po II wojnie światowej mocarstwa okupacyjne utrzymały obecność wojskową, zabezpieczając swoje strefy wpływów zdobyte w 1945 roku. Wkrótce powstały dwa niemieckie państwa, NRD i RFN wspierane przez Moskwę i Waszyngton. Choć każde z nich miało własne służby graniczne, to granice ochraniały również jednostki armii sojuszniczych. Na tym tle dochodziło do wielu niebezpiecznych incydentów.W najnowszym odcinku przypominam kilka z nich, a w tym m.in. kryzys z października 1961 roku, kiedy Sowieci, we współpracy z władzami NRD, rozpoczęli budowę muru dzielącego Berlin. Nikita Chruszczow próbował w ten sposób zmusić Zachód do uznania legalności NRD. Dotąd państwa zachodnie uznawały jedynie RFN jako reprezentanta narodu niemieckiego. Tymczasem wschodnioniemieccy pogranicznicy zaczęli zatrzymywać amerykańskich dyplomatów na granicy Berlina, co było złamaniem ustaleń z 1945 roku. Uznanie takiej kontroli oznaczałoby de facto akceptację NRD. To doprowadziło do poważnego kryzysu. Przy Checkpoint Charlie stanęły naprzeciw siebie czołgi amerykańskie i sowieckie. Jak zakończyła się ta konfrontacja – o tym opowiem w dalszej części odcinka.

This episode is brought to you by Better Beer Episode #163 has Jack, Joel & Tess split up into two seperate recordings due to Jack's last minute flight changes to Tokyo. Jack & Joel record the entire episode together while Tess and her boyfriend Nick record their training weeks together as Tess gears up for Berlin marathon. TRAINING WEEKS Joel recaps his Sydney Marathon / fishing trip adventures before Jack takes the listeners through his recent 3000m race. No rest for the wicked as Jack jumps straight into a nighttime k reps session post-race. On the other side of the world, Tess and Nick keep each other honest during their training week, full of banter, bickering and shockingly some support for each other. GIVE SOME KUDOS Jack gives Kudos to Tokyo Airlines while Joel sends his to Sydney Japanese restaurant Gogyo which then leads to a discussion on how fantastic bench seating is at restaurants (not for more than three people though). BIG Q This week Jack and Joel take the listeners through how they program their athletes training weeks post goal marathon race. Is it better to take a full week off? Should you jog? When should you return to workouts? All this and (not much more) is answered. TWHSOITWTWATSA Jack isn't sure about a certain somebody's need to research instructions before setting up a sent while Joel isn't sure about a certain somebody's posed photograph inside a record store. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackrayner7 Jude: https://www.instagram.com/judeethomas Tess: https://www.instagram.com/tesssicaa_  

En 1920, une femme sans identité repêchée dans un canal de Berlin affirme être Anastasia Romanov, la fille du dernier tsar de Russie. L'affaire passionnera l'Europe pendant des décennies, jusqu'aux révélations de l'ADN, qui, aujourd'hui encore, laissent planer un doute chez certains…Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En 1920, une femme sans identité repêchée dans un canal de Berlin affirme être Anastasia Romanov, la fille du dernier tsar de Russie. L'affaire passionnera l'Europe pendant des décennies, jusqu'aux révélations de l'ADN, qui, aujourd'hui encore, laissent planer un doute chez certains…Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

DisX3 emerged from the depths of Berlin's underground techno scene in 1997, finding its genesis amidst the pulsating beats of the legendary club, "Tresor." With his action driven machine live set, he quickly carved a niche for itself with its raw, uncompromising sound. As the inaugural project of Alexander Kowalski, DisX3 served as a platform for his innovative sonic explorations, pushing the boundaries of techno with each release. With a discography boasting seminal works on revered labels such as Tresor Records, Konsequent Records, Lost Episodes, Out Of Place and many others, DisX3 has left an indelible mark on the global techno landscape. Today, DisX3 presents a new live set that transcends time, seamlessly blending classic tracks with fresh, cutting edge material. This live experience channels the raw energy of techno's formative years in the basements of Berlin, captivating audiences with its relentless groove and hypnotic rhythms. In addition to its electrifying live performances, DisX3 is also available for DJ sets, showcasing a diverse sonic palette curated from years of experience and innovation. With a legacy rooted in the origins of techno and an unwavering commitment to pushing the genre forward, DisX3 continues to captivate audiences worldwide, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the electronic music scene Tracklist via -Spotify: bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/   Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer   Keep up with SLAM: https://fanlink.tv/Slam  Keep up with Soma Records: https://linktr.ee/somarecords    For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

We all know that hardcore will never die – but do we really know what hardcore is? As a music journalist for 15 years and raver for much longer, Holly Dicker is no stranger to documenting dance music's heaviest, gnarliest and speediest niches – but in Dance or Die: A History of Hardcore, she attempts to finally answer that big question.From the pioneering hardware assault developed in Frankfurt and Berlin, to London's grubbiest squat raves, Dutch intercity gabber rivalries and Scotland's ‘tartan techno' explosion, Dance or Die is a historical map of hardcore in its many forms.Holly dials in from – where else? – Rotterdam to talk us through the crucial rave tales collected in her book, as well as revealing her personal history with hardcore and offering her thoughts on where the scene went wrong post-Covid.Feeling like a hardcore Taganista? Help the pod by giving us a (good!) rating on your podcast app of choice, leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts, or liking this post on Substack. You can also subscribe to our paid tier for £5 per month and become a member of our own NT Hard Crew. Thanks to this month's new subscribers! Get full access to No Tags at notagspodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Hello my friends and welcome to the new housey edition of Club Room #383 :) Enjoy and don't forget to come down to Berlin for PuMp with icykof on the 3rd of October (bank holiday)! info here: https://ra.co/events/2252574 Tracklist: DJ Spen pres MuthaFunkaz - You Make Me say Ploy - Woman (Thank You) Mirco Franconi, Broken Hill, Musumeci- Back Trackin' (Musumeci Remix) Dj Minx , Kevin Knapp - House Katz Damian Lazarus - Y Dont U (Cinthie Remix) Lovefoxxy - On Da Table DJ Pareja & Confidential recipe - Moan dance Floyd Lavine & William Kiss - Hypnotize feat Liam Mockridge Roland Leesker - Respect Christian Ab - Nu Life Joe Smooth, Screamin Rachael - I am House Music (Music Box Mix)

The Future is an exhibition presenting new and recent work by Berlin-based artist Simon Denny, currently on at Michael Lett Gallery.  In channelling the spirit of aeropainting and Italian Futurism, Denny employs contemporary methods of making with today's technology to create two new series of paintings whereby both mechanical and painterly qualities transpire, aiding in a recontextualisation of 20th-century modernism.  Sofia had a kōrero with Simon Denny about the show and his overall practice. 

This week, we're discussing the music and career of Berlin, a band whose biggest hit was, strangely, not really a Berlin song at all. “Take My Breath Away” soared into the stratosphere on the tailwinds of Top Gun in 1986, but it wasn't a great representation of the sexy, upbeat new wave synth-pop that Berlin was known for. Join us as we journey deep into Berlin to see if they take our breath away, or if we'll just become another Pleasure Victim. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Nats Honey speaks with Akynos, founder and director of the Black Sex Worker Collective. They discuss the formation and purpose of the collective, the importance of preserving sex worker history, and the numerous challenges faced by Black sex workers, including financial struggles and systemic discrimination. Akynos highlights the significance of community support, engagement, and truthful representation of sex workers in media. The episode also touches on Akynos's environmental performance piece, 'I Didn't Mean To Turn You On,' and the newly opened BSWC community space in Berlin.00:00 Introduction to YAS Podcast00:48 Meet Your Hosts01:08 Support and Donations01:29 Today's Host: Nats Honey02:24 Introducing Akynos and the Black Sex Worker Collective03:54 Formation and Challenges of BSWC07:29 Pronouns and Identity08:39 Leadership Challenges and Wins16:12 Villainous Conference and Community Engagement24:21 Bees Knees Knee Pads25:11 Upcoming Environmental Performance Piece25:56 Facing Whorephobia and Cultural Misunderstandings26:15 Eye-Opening Travels in West Africa27:52 Reflections on Poverty in Jamaica and America28:40 Creating a Show on Global South Issues31:01 Berlin Show and New Community Space34:24 Archiving Black Sex Worker History38:12 Public vs. Private Conflict Resolution41:18 Engaging with the UN and Future Plans43:17 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionLinks:Akynos.comVillainous Conference EventbriteThe BSWC WebsiteFollow BSWC on InstagramFollow NatsHoney on InstagramSupport our work: YASStore.ShopDonate to our work: YASWork.Org/Donate

C'est une héroïne dont on a longtemps ignoré le nom. Pas de fusil, pas de batailles spectaculaires… juste un carnet, un crayon, et une incroyable détermination. Son nom ? Rose Valland. Grâce à elle, des milliers d'œuvres d'art pillées par les nazis ont pu être sauvées.Le pillage naziPendant l'Occupation, les nazis ne se contentent pas de contrôler la France. Ils pillent ses richesses. Tableaux, sculptures, objets d'art : tout ce que possèdent les musées, les collections privées, et surtout celles des familles juives, est saisi. Ce butin considérable est centralisé au Musée du Jeu de Paume, à Paris, transformé en véritable entrepôt du vol organisé.C'est là que travaille Rose Valland, modeste attachée de conservation. Aux yeux des nazis, c'est une employée sans importance. Mais ils ignorent une chose : Rose comprend l'allemand. Et elle les écoute. Chaque jour, elle note les conversations, les numéros de wagons, les destinations des convois.Une espionne de l'artAvec patience et sang-froid, Rose Valland consigne tout dans ses carnets. Chaque détail compte : l'expédition de tel tableau de Renoir vers Munich, le départ d'un Cézanne pour Berlin, ou la présence de tel dignitaire nazi au Jeu de Paume. Elle risque sa vie à chaque instant. Si les Allemands découvraient qu'elle les espionne, ce serait la déportation, peut-être la mort. Mais Rose tient bon. Pendant quatre années, elle mène une résistance silencieuse, armée seulement de son érudition et de sa mémoire.Après la LibérationQuand Paris est libéré en 1944, ses notes deviennent une arme précieuse. Grâce à elles, les Monuments Men — ce corps spécial créé par les Alliés pour retrouver les œuvres d'art volées — savent où chercher. Des milliers de tableaux, parmi lesquels des chefs-d'œuvre de Léonard de Vinci, Monet, Manet ou Picasso, sont localisés, saisis dans les dépôts nazis et rapatriés en France.Sans ce travail acharné et clandestin, une grande partie de notre patrimoine aurait disparu, engloutie dans les collections privées ou perdue à jamais dans les ruines de la guerre.Une reconnaissance tardiveEt pourtant, Rose Valland reste longtemps dans l'ombre. Après la guerre, elle continue de servir les musées français avec la même modestie. Ce n'est qu'à la fin de sa vie que son rôle est reconnu à sa juste valeur. Elle reçoit la Légion d'honneur, la Médaille de la Résistance, et son nom devient symbole de courage discret.ConclusionRose Valland n'a pas combattu avec des armes, mais elle a lutté avec ce qu'elle avait de plus précieux : sa mémoire et son courage. Alors, la prochaine fois que vous admirerez un tableau impressionniste au musée, souvenez-vous de cette femme discrète qui, seule, a défié l'avidité nazie pour sauver une part essentielle de notre culture. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Norbert Opitz, a cornerstone of Alba Berlin's youth development program. With over 20 years of experience, Norbert shares how Alba fosters player growth through representative practices, decision-making, and long-term development over short-term wins. He explains why Alba avoids “on-air” drills, how they use constraints to guide learning, and the importance of empowering players to play freely while building confidence in their shooting. Bio:Norbert Opitz is more than a coach—he's a cornerstone of ALBA Berlin's developmental philosophy. With deep expertise in youth development, a strong emphasis on mental and physical growth, and a record of on-court achievements, Opitz continues to mold Berlin's next generation of elite basketball players and coaches. Chapters: 01:00 – Norbert's coaching journey and philosophy at Alba Berlin04:00 – What sets Alba apart: representative learning environments 05:00 – Using constraints to mirror real game challenges08:00 – Building confident shooters and daily shooting focus 11:00 – Teaching decision-making and advantage creation 14:00 – Balancing freedom with guided coaching 16:00 – Integrating offense and defense in practices21:00 – Generating quality shots against compact defenses26:00 – Transformative tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links:Website: http://transformingbball.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbballInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketballFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by athlete Rory Flanagan and his coach, Ben Stolz, for an insightful conversation on marathon preparation. The main interview features Rory Flanagan, who is in the final stages of his build for the Berlin Marathon. Rory and his coach, Ben Stolz, discuss the training block, highlighting Rory's consistent 95-100km weeks that have been key to his progress. Rory talks about his meticulous race preparation, including his fueling strategy and the importance of sweat testing.. Beyond the race, Rory shares the emotional drive behind his effort: his fundraising campaign for Haplo-insufficiency Syndrome with the Mefties Run Club. Support Rory Here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-my-berlin-marathon-run-for-meftiesSweat Testing with Ben : https://www.benstolzmyotherapy.com/general-8This show is in partnership with ⁠Oat Running Socks.⁠Listeners of the show can get a a 15% discount using "run2pb15" at the check out. Visit www⁠.oatrunning.com.au

Wir sprechen über die Mondfinsternis in Deutschland und erklären, was es bedeutet, wenn etwas "weggeht wie warme Semmeln". Dann sprechen wir über das Müllproblem in unserer Stadt und die neuen Bußgelder, die die Stadt Berlin nun plant. Außerdem teilt Manuel Tipps zum Thema Cortisol und wir beantworten eure Fragen zu englischen Akzenten und deutscher Nachbarschaftskultur.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Intro: Mondfinsternis Totale Mondfinsternis über Berlin und Brandenburg (rbb24)   Ausdruck der Woche: Weggehen wie warme Semmeln weggehen wie warme Semmeln (Wiktionary)   Das nervt: Müll in Berlin Berliner Senat beschließt deutlich höhere Bußgelder für illegalen Müll (rbb24) Verschenke-Kisten am Berliner Straßenrand können teuer werden (rbb24)   Manuels Manual: Cortisol How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout (Huberman Lab Podcast) Ich optimiere mein Selbst. Aber nicht für mich selbst (Zeit Online)   Eure Fragen Matt aus England fragt: Manuel, warum sprichst du mit amerikanischem Akzent? Mikael aus Russland fragt: Sitzen Deutsche oft vor der Haustür? Hast du eine Frage an uns? Auf easygerman.fm kannst du uns eine Sprachnachricht schicken.   Wichtige Vokabeln in dieser Episode die Mondfinsternis: astronomisches Ereignis, bei dem der Mond durch den Erdschatten ganz oder teilweise verdunkelt wird weggehen wie warme Semmeln (ugs): sich sehr schnell und in großer Menge verkaufen das Bußgeld: Geldstrafe, die für einen Verstoß gegen ein Gesetz oder eine Regel verhängt wird das Cortisol: Hormon, das bei Stress ausgeschüttet wird und viele Körperfunktionen beeinflusst die Pampelmuse: große Zitrusfrucht mit säuerlich-bitterem Geschmack, ähnlich der Grapefruit etwas optimieren: etwas so verbessern, dass es möglichst effektiv oder leistungsfähig ist der Argwohn: misstrauisches Gefühl oder Verdacht gegenüber jemandem oder etwas   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

Do you remember your high school graduation in the '80s? Author Steven Manchester does. His new book "Yo-Yo's and Yearbooks: Crushing the '80s" is a tribute to those days and the final book - maybe - in his '80s trilogy. Co-hosts Brad and Steve share their own memories too. Get a copy of Steven Manchester's latest book here.  Our Sponsors The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings. Recorded May 1, 2025 Rise Smile For Me Baby Mama If Only Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings. Recorded May 1, 2025 Rise Smile For Me Baby Mama If Only Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//1500Z September 9, 2025////PRIORITY////BLUF: ISRAELI FORCES BOMB QATAR TO KILL HAMAS LEADERSHIP WHICH ARRIVED FOR PEACE TALKS. NEPALI GOVERNMENT OVERTHROWN AS PM RESIGNS AND PARLIAMENT BURNS. BLACKOUTS REPORTED IN BERLIN DUE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS ON ELECTRICAL GRID.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Germany: This morning power outages were reported throughout Berlin, as multiple insurgent groups conduct coordinated attacks on electrical infrastructure around the city. Local authorities state that two separate transmission towers were set on fire by malign actors, and several cable cutting attacks may have also been undertaken (though that is uncertain at this time).Analyst Comment: Right now no definitive confirmation on who conducted these attacks, but historically these types of attacks are conducted by ecoterrorists, which have conducted arson attacks (and cable-cuttings) on electrical infrastructure around Europe for some time now. Middle East: This morning Israeli forces conducted strikes in Doha, widening the war to now include engaging in hostilities in Qatar. Israeli officials have confirmed that they carried out a strike on Khalil al-Hayya, the Hamas leader in charge of the delegation sent to conduct peace talks in Doha. The American Embassy has issued a shelter-in-place order for American citizens throughout the country.Analyst Comment: This is a big deal. It's one thing to bomb Gaza, Lebanon, or Syria, but it's a major escalation to bomb a nation with serious power throughout the region. Bombing the country that is currently mediating the war they are fighting also effectively eliminates any chance of peace.Nepal: Overnight the Nepalese government was overthrown in chaos after widespread demonstrations broke out regarding corruption issues in government. In the span of just a few hours, these demonstrations expanded to include demonstrators breaching the Parliamentary compound, which resulted in security forces opening fire on the crowds, killing 19x people. A few minutes after these shootings, more demonstrators stormed the Parliament building and set it on fire. Most of the residences of high ranking government officials were also breached and burned. Several high-level Ministers were severely beaten, including the Finance Minister, who was observed being dragged through the streets. One of Nepal's former PM's was also beaten severely, but for now is still alive. Current Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned and was able to escape Kathmandu via helicopter. Most of the government has resigned, and many cabinet ministers remain unaccounted for. Flights out of Kathmandu Airport have been halted due to the unrest, so flights out of the country will be unavailable for some time.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The events in Nepal bear the hallmarks of non-organic regime change, though for what purpose (and by whom) remains unclear at the moment. These demonstrations did not spring up out of nowhere, they were organized by Hami Nepal, an NGO that is so new that their own website is not yet finished. This organization appears to mostly be active in earthquake disaster relief, so organizing a political protest is not within their missionset as described on their website.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

Israelisches Militär greift ranghohe Mitglieder der radikal-islamischen Hamas in Katar an, Automesse IAA in München, Deutsche Batteriehersteller und ihre Konkurrenz aus China, Nürnberg gedenkt des ersten NSU-Opfers vor 25 Jahren Enver Şimşek, Macron ernennt Sébastien Lecornu zum neuen Premier, Mehr als 20 Zivilisten kommen im Osten der Ukraine bei russischen Angriff ums Leben, Größter Staudamm Afrikas geht in Äthiopien offiziell in den Betrieb, Brandanschlag auf Hochspannungsmasten und Kabel sorgt in Teilen von Berlin für Stromausfall, Starkregen und Unwetter in Regionen im Westen von Deutschland, Das Wetter

Vegan travel without compromise.  Kim Giovacco, of Veg Jaunts & Journeys, talks about building a vegan travel community, 52 tours around the world, and why 60% of her travelers keep coming back.Traveling as a vegan doesn't have to mean settling for side salads or stressing over where to eat. My guest this week, Kim Giovacco, founder of Veg Jaunts & Journeys, has been changing the way vegans see the world since 2017.Kim has led more than 50 small-group vegan tours around the world, with an incredible 60% of travelers returning for more. Her itineraries blend community, culture, and compassion—so you can explore places like Berlin, Lisbon, and South Africa without worrying about whether the menu has something for you.In this episode, Kim and I talk about:How a birthday gift and a love of food co-ops sparked the idea for her tour company.What it took to build a vegan travel business—and keep it going through the pandemic.Why her guests come back for multiple trips each year.The hidden gems she's uncovered around the world, from vegan Christmas markets in Berlin to plant-based safaris in Namibia.Her passion for building vegan community, both abroad and in her hometown of Greenville, South Carolina.Whether you're a seasoned plant based traveler or dreaming of your first vegan tour, Kim's story will inspire you to pack your bags and see the world—vegan style.Learn more about Kim and upcoming tours: Veg Jaunts & JourneysSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

durée : 00:57:38 - Toute une vie - par : Christine Lecerf - Il s'appelait Samuel, mais sa mère qui l'appelait "Billie", car elle était folle de Buffalo Bill. Pourtant, il n'a jamais réalisé de western et reste un Européen à Hollywood. Assimilé Américain, il sait raconter des histoires et, surtout, les faire, les créer. Cela s'appelle du cinéma. - réalisation : Jean-Claude Loiseau - invités : Michel Ciment Critique de cinéma, écrivain, producteur de radio; Marc Cerisuelo Professeur en Histoire et esthétique du cinéma à l'université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée; Manfred Flügge Essayiste, auteur de 'Je me souviens de Berlin' (Grüntal).; Noël Simsolo Réalisateur, comédien, scénariste, historien du cinéma; Pierre Le Gall Cinéphile, amateur de Lubitsch

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, Andrew dives into the latest tech announcements from IFA in Berlin, highlighting innovations in smart home technology and sustainability. From the new WiFi spec for Matter to exciting updates from Philips Hue, Ecobee, and Arlo, Andrew covers the most significant developments and what they mean for consumers. Plus, get insights into the latest AI integrations and the future of smart home devices. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the tech landscape and what to expect next. Don't miss out on the latest trends and updates in the world of smart home technology!Send me your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showDolby Vision 2Legrand Radiant Gen 2Ecovacs Deebot X11Hue Bridge ProHue AnnouncementsWi-Fi Alliance & MatterThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

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