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In this latest marvellous and riveting episode we are going to first travel into the cold, quiet and overcrowded outer space. That’s right, we are going into earth orbit and visiting the ISS (International Space Station) where Space X has just docked the new Dragon Capsule. This is the next step in a flight to the moon in 2023, still trying to get a ticket if anyone has one. The capsule was only a test with a dummy aboard, and no, not Trump. Next up is the fast approaching final season of Game of Thrones – season 8 – with what is looking like a record breaking battle scene that took weeks to film. This is expected to be more epic than Helms Deep, even the extended edition. Then we look at the fact that Anthem is hard crashing consoles and systems around the world. Cue the music “Queen – Another One Bites The Dust.” That’s right folks, EA has struck again, and this time it gets personal with systems and consoles being bricked by this latest screw up. There is mention of compensation floating around, so hopefully word will spread before too many systems are wrecked. Then we have the games of the week, the weekly shout outs, birthdays, remembrances and events of interest from this week in history. As always we would welcome any feedback, suggestions or whatever. Until next week, stay safe, look out for each other and stay hydrated.EPISODE NOTES:SpaceX Docking - https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/hard-capture-is-complete-spacex-capsule-docks-with-international-space-station/news-story/570efb7ec61650520a5ccef2732229dbGame of Thrones Season 8 - https://bgr.com/2019/03/04/game-of-thrones-season-8-spoilers-the-battle-of-winterfell-detailed/Anthem shuts consoles down - https://twistedvoxel.com/anthem-full-system-level-crashes-refund/Games Currently playingBuck– Skyrim - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - https://store.steampowered.com/app/72850/The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim/DJ– Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legendsProfessor– Tetris 99 - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/tetris-99-switchOther topics DiscussedSoyuz (Russian spacecraft)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_(spacecraft)Soyuz Space Crew Launch Failure 2018- https://www.space.com/42117-soyuz-abort-crew-launch-failure-2018-coverage.htmlTrump congratulating SpaceX- https://www.space.com/trump-hails-spacex-crew-dragon-success.htmlTrump’s Apple Blunder- https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/donald-trump-makes-awkward-blunder-with-apple-ceos-name/video/971ea09386b95981d3cfe0c6396000f8?nk=566c96d427a8dc7faa082c6bd4a1a92c-1551954567- https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/06/president-trump-calls-apple-ceo-tim-apple-instead-of-tim-cook.htmlNASA leadership- https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-leadership/Delta-v (change in velocity)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta-vUS Army’s No Kill AI Public Relations move- https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/03/us-army-assures-public-that-robot-tank-system-adheres-to-ai-murder-policy/Blue Origin Grasshopper rockets- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasshopper_(rocket)- https://www.theverge.com/2015/11/24/9793220/blue-origin-vs-spacex-rocket-landing-jeff-bezos-elon-muskSpace industry in South Australia- https://www.spaceconnectonline.com.au/launch/2116-south-australia-uniting-space-industry-for-crcHow Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are related- https://www.thisisinsider.com/game-of-thrones-jon-snow-and-daenerys-targaryen-related-aunt-nephew-2017-3Walking 10,000 steps per day- https://www.livescience.com/43956-walking-10000-steps-healthy.htmlComparisons between Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Battle of Helm’s Deep and Games of Thrones Battle of Winterfell- http://www.darkhorizons.com/thrones-final-battle-to-outdo-helms-deep/Mass Effect 3 (2012 video game)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Effect_3Brain Bug (Starship Troopers Arachnid)- https://starshiptroopers.fandom.com/wiki/Brain_BugWindows 98 rollover bug- https://www.cnet.com/news/date-rollover-bug-in-windows-98/Anthem Demo problems- https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/27/18199405/anthem-vip-demo-down-bioware-fix-infinite-loading-errors-pc-ps4-xbox-oneUhtred (Last Kingdom character)- https://the-last-kingdom.fandom.com/wiki/UhtredHidden chamber found under the Great Pyramid of Giza- https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/archaeology/scientists-discover-hidden-chamber-in-the-great-pyramid-of-giza/news-story/d6afdc5ca473b80f9eee689b19b1f3e1Shoutouts4 Mar 2019 - Playstation 2 turns 19 - https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/04/playstation-2-celebrates-its-19th-birthday-today-what-were-your-favorite-ps2-games/4 Mar 2019 – John Candy died 25 years ago - https://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/9202816-john-candy-s-enduring-legacy-25-years-after-his-death/5 Mar 1558 - Smoking tobacco introduced into Europe by Spanish physician Francisco Fernandes - http://www.stevenlberg.info/today/18765 Mar 1953 - Mass Murderer Stalin Goes to His Grave - https://www.onthisday.com/articles/mass-murderer-stalin-goes-to-his-graveRemembrances4 Mar 2019 – Luke Perry, American actor who played as Dylan McKay on the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1998 to 2000. He also starred as Fred Andrews on the CW series Riverdale and had guest roles on notable shows such as Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Simpsons, and Will & Grace. He died of a stroke at 52 in Burbank, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Perry4 Mar 2019 - Christopher Alan Pallies, American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, King Kong Bundy. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the mid-1980s and mid-1990s. Bundy wrestled in the main event of WrestleMania 2 in 1986, facing Hulk Hogan in a steel cage match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. While there is no official cause of death, he died in Glassboro, New Jersey at 61 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kong_Bundy4 Mar 2019 – Keith Flint, English vocalist and dancer most associated with the electronic dance act The Prodigy. Starting out as a dancer, he became the frontman of the group and performed on the group's two UK number one singles, "Firestarter" and "Breathe" both released in 1996. He took his own life at 49 in Great Dunmow, Essex - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Flint5 Mar 1827 - Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta, Italianphysicist,chemist, and a pioneer of electricity and power, who is credited as the inventor of the electric battery and the discoverer of methane. He invented the Voltaic pile in 1799, and reported the results of his experiments in 1800 in a two-part letter to the President of the Royal Society. With this invention Volta proved that electricity could be generated chemically and debunked the prevalent theory that electricity was generated solely by living beings. Volta's invention sparked a great amount of scientific excitement and led others to conduct similar experiments which eventually led to the development of the field of electrochemistry. The SI unit of electric potential is named in his honour as the volt. He died at 82 in Como, Lombardy-Venetia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_VoltaFamous Birthdays5 Mar 1910 - Momofuku Ando, Taiwanese-Japanese inventor and businessman born in Imperial Japanese Taiwan who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.. He is known as the inventor of instant noodles and the creator of the brands, Top Ramen and Cup Noodles. Born in Japanese Taiwan, Empire of Japan (now Puzi,Chiayi County,Taiwan,Republic of China) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momofuku_Ando5 Mar 1934 - Daniel Kahneman,Israeli-American psychologist and economist notable for his work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making, as well as behavioural economics, for which he was awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (shared with Vernon L. Smith). His empirical findings challenge the assumption of human rationality prevailing in modern economic theory. Born in Mandatory Palestine -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Kahneman5 Mar 1974 – Eva Mendes, American actress, model and businesswoman. Her acting career began in the late 1990s, with a series of roles in B films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998) and Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000). Mendes's performance in Training Day (2001) marked a turning point in her career, and led to parts in the commercially successful films 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and Hitch (2005), the latter of which made her one of the first minority actors to play the lead in a mainstream romantic comedy. She starred in Ghost Rider (2007) and The Spirit (2008), both film adaptations of comics, and ventured into more dramatic territory with We Own the Night (2007), Bad Lieutenant (2009), Last Night (2010), and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012). Mendes has appeared in several music videos for artists like Will Smith, and has also been an ambassador for brands, including Calvin Klein,Cartier,Reebok,Pantene shampoo, Morgan, and Peek & Cloppenburg. She has designed for New York & Company and is the creative director of CIRCA Beauty, a makeup line sold at Walgreens. Born in Miami, Florida - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Mendes6 Mar 1966 - Alan Davies, English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has played the title role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek since 1997, and has been the only permanent panellist on the BBC panel show QI since 2003, outlasting hosts Stephen Fry (2003–16) and Sandi Toksvig (2016–present) who took over after Fry's exit. Born in Loughton, Essex - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_DaviesEvents of Interest5 Mar 1872 – George Westinghouse Jr patents the railway air brake.-http://cs.trains.com/trn/f/111/p/120861/1378079.aspx-http://www.patent-invent.com/air_brake_patent.html-http://www.freepatentsonline.com/124405.pdf5 Mar 1904 - Nikola Tesla describes the process of the ball lightning formation in Electrical World and Engineer - https://www.wired.com/2010/03/0305tesla-ball-lightning/5 Mar 1975 - Homebrew Computer Club is established in a Silicon Valley garage. From its ranks will emerge industry pioneers like Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and hacker John Draper, aka Captain Crunch.- https://www.wired.com/2009/03/march-5-1975-a-whiff-of-homebrew-excites-the-valley-2/- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_Computer_Club5 Mar 1979 – NASA’s Voyager 1 makes its closest approach to Jupiter coming within 172,000 miles of the planet’s surface. - https://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/edn-moments/4408335/Voyager-1-makes-closest-approach-to-Jupiter--March-5-19795 Mar 1981 – The ZX81, a pioneering British home computer, is launched by Sinclair Research and would go on to sell over 1.5 million units around the world. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81IntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rss

Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, June 22nd to Thursday, June 28th also known as timeshare week 25. My shout out for this week goes to some people who are currently down there on the island: Sherry “Jello” Pence who was a guest in episode 60 of One Happy Podcast and Marcia and Roy Frost from episodes 23 and 92.   Now let’s jump into the events category.   FOOD June Special with Coffee and home-made Apple Roll for just $4 When: 22-28 June / 8:00am-4:00 pm Where: Café the Plaza (L.G. Smith Boulevard, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/630570163971159/   "Nothing makes sense before coffee." So true...! At Café the Plaza we are committed to always serving you the best products. For many years already we have – for our coffees – teamed up with Aruba’s #1 coffee brander Smit & Dorlas.   To celebrate the joy of coffee we proudly offer you during the month of June: COFFEE & HOME-MADE APPLE ROLL for just $4.00.   Yes, that’s correct… just $4.00 for a delicious cup of coffee and an apple roll!   See you soon at Café the Plaza!   HaÎKobe Night at LGS When: 22 June / 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: LGS at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/373809349799011/   Downtown Dining has now a new meaning!   Join us every Friday at LGS for a special HaÎKobe night were every oz. matters.   As the only restaurant in Aruba serving this famous Japanese steak; Indulge in its tenderness and admire the well-marbled texture accompanied by high-end wines. The perfect combination you don't want to miss.   Special Dutch Asparagus Menu When: 22 June / 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Where: Amuse Sunset Restaurant Aruba (Bucutiweg 50, N.A. Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/204145123699341/   Appetizers: White asparagus soup and ham - $8.50 White asparagus, smoked salmon and quail egg - $16.50 White asparagus, 5 oz lobster, lemon buerre blanc - $24   Main courses: A la "Flamande" white asparagus, egg, parsley crumble, butter with nutmeg - $25.50 White asparagus, gam, crumbled egg, mustard sauce - $27 White asparagus with tenderloin with sweet potato and parmesan cheese cookie / USA Angus Tenderloin - $45 / Argentine Tenderloin $36 3 Asparagus side dish $12 / 5 Asparagus side dish $20   Asparagus season lasts about two months in Holland. The first asparagus peek from the ground early in spring, around February or early March. They are traditionally harvested from the second Thursday in April until 24 June.   Spritz Tasting When: 23 June / 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: The Wine Room (L.G. Smith Blvd #126 Suite #1, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/576817202693874/   The drink originated in Venice while it was part of the Austrian Empire (see Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia), and is based on the Austrian Spritzer, a combination of equal parts white wine and soda water; another idea is that the name of the drink would be linked to that of a typical Austrian wine in the region of the Wachau.   Experience: $45 Tapas: Quiche and Escargots A Taste of Aruba When: 26 June / 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: Aquarius at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/197253207584584/   Aquarius will take you back in time with stories, local handcrafted arts, and recipes. Celebrate our island's rich multicultural history with a locally inspired buffet.   Aquarius will serve a local buffet for just $39 including a Balashi Beer or Chill Beer. Specials on Cocktails such as; 'Barbulet', 'Aruba Ariba' , 'Chuchubi Carnaval' and 'Yuwana Loco'. Discover Aruba through unique flavors!   Join us every Tuesday night for this special local event with live entertainment. For more information or reservations, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators in the lobby area. The Full Moon Romantic Experience When: 28 June / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Where: PASSIONS ON THE BEACH (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 252, Eagle Beach, Aruba Palm Beach) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1572363702854696/   Passions on the Beach restaurant invites you for a special 3-course dinner at every full moon.   Complimentary Welcome Drink: Martini-Pina-Colada Creation   Appetizer: “Mariage de Séléné” Bisque with scallop and lobster   Entrée: “Terre et Mer” Beef tenderloin and garlic shrimp, sweet potato puree, asparagus, stuffed mini sweet pepper   Dessert: “Passion" Cheesecake   $49.00 per person.15% Service Charge, 1.5% tax & 2% Health Levy will be added to your bill. Reservation required. Please contact our Concierge at +297 527 1118; concierge@amsterdammanor.aw Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Island When: 27 June / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/249398372482687/   Take a boat trip to Renaissance Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise...   Enjoy our new menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.   Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy's Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.   For more information or reservations, please contact one of our Navigators at 5236115 LIFESTYLE   Red Cross Annual Fundraising Party When: 22 June / 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Where: Surfside Marina Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1623031144412087/   Red Cross Aruba's biggest annual fundraising event. Always a great way to give back to the community, but also a perfect fun evening to network, socialize, and have fun! For more information: info@redcrossaruba.com   Theme 2018: Garden Party Dress Code: Garden Comfy Seaport Plaza/Renaissance When: 22 June / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/248965979178994/   Local artisans selling their handmade art & jewelry. Nostalgia Party When: 23 June / 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Where: Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach (L.G. Smith Boulevard Neptali Henriquez Park, Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/181275859057234/   Back to the 50s, 60s, and 70s Fundraising Party   32nd Aruba International Triathlon When: 24 June / 6:30 am Where: Eagle Beach Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/212918252644345/   Olympic & Sprint Distance ENTERTAINMENT What goes on at MooMba Beach?Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Friday, 22 June from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm:Bambu LIVE onstage at MooMba Beach Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/622353588098736/ Introducing the most dynamic and entertaining all around dance band on the island of Aruba; ‘Bambu’. This band has rapidly evolved into one of Aruba‘s most requested dance bands to perform at weddings, corporate events, parties, cocktail hours, welcome receptions, clubs and festivals with mixed crowds. Capable of pleasing every type of crowd with their wide array of music. They cover various genres from Dance, Rock & Roll and Reggae to Merengue, Reggaeton, Bachata and Salsa. Bambu’s extraordinary chemistry and repertoire will have everyone movin’ and groovin’ all night long so, an unforgettable experience is always guaranteed. Sunday, 24 June from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:Party Posse LIVE at MooMba Beach Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/461763974236494/ Party Posse is a band with an extensive repertoire of hits, covering the latest radio airplay as well as classic songs from the 00's, 90's, 80's, 70's, and 60's. Party Posse is a versatile band that can give your event an exuberant party mode as well as a relaxing and elegant atmosphere. Having entertained at major large corporate gigs to weddings and private events, makes Party Posse the leading act on the island. Monday, 25 June from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm:C-Zar on stage at MooMba Beach Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/184981868733145/ Join us for an evening with C-Zar live on stage. C-Zar has a wonderful, unusual, voice which will keep you spellbound. Come and toast with us to another beautiful night in Aruba. Wednesday, 27 June from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:Travel Session LIVE at MooMba Beach! Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/244018103036121/ Travel Session is a cover band playing different genres. Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind When: 26 June / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August) Where: Alhambra & Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet & Events (J.E.Irausquin Boulevard # 41, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/ Tickets: http://www.masterofthemind.com/   Guy Bavli led a long, successful career filled with science-defying stunts and demonstrations, performing for fortune 500 companies, primetime television networks, and audiences around the world. Despite this, Bavli claims no superpowers. His skills actually lie in advanced applications of mind magic, psychology, physiology, and intuition, gained through years of intense study and practice. Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant When: 28 June / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: The Old Cunucu House (Palm Beach 150, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/968899453248017/   Are you searching for things to do in Aruba? Aruba Sinatra Shows started 6 years ago and we would like to celebrate it with you while enjoying the good things of life any time this year. After more than 300 weekly performances Aruba Sinatra Shows is one of the longest running productions in Aruba!   Experience beautiful composed, orchestrated and arranged with wonderful romantic lyrics sung by Fred de Jong. Order local food and delicious drinks while watching our Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant or ask for our Dinner Special Menu.   Live entertainment every Thursday from 7:30 till 9:30 pm featuring songs like:"Fly Me To The Moon", "I've Got The World On A String", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "My Way", "New York - New York", "The Way You Look Tonight" and many more...   The Show Ticket is only $15.00 per person (food and drinks, transportation, gratuities not included). During the show you can eat and drink something a la carte.   KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS   Barney’s Restaurant (Palm Beach 21 A Palm Beach, Aruba) Website: https://barneysaruba.com – Karaoke Nights every Fridays, starting at 10:00 pm   Soprano’s Piano Bar (Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba) Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/ – Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm   Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad) Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/ – Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 pm   7 Club Lounge Bar (Windstraat 32, Oranjestad, Aruba) Page: https://www.facebook.com/7arubacom/ – Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 7:00 – 2:00 am   Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba) Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/ – Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm   The Rose Bar & Lounge Restaurant (Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord) Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/ – Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm Time to venture into the cruise ships schedule portion. It’s another slow week for cruise ships.     The news section for this week covers the dredging project to restore the beaches of Aruba, a canceled project that could have affected the ecosystem of the island, and positive flight price changes for Aruba visitors living in Pittsburgh during Winter 2018. If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

1860 was a bad year to be a cartographer - or maybe a good year, depending on how you look at it. In 1859 there had been seven states in Italy: the Kingdom of Piedmont, the Austrian-controlled Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Duchy of Parma, the Duchy of Modena, the Papal States, and the kingdom of the Two Sicilies. But, after the Second War of Italian Independence, which pitted France and Piedmont against Austria, we saw that number shrink to four, as Tuscany, Modena, and Parma all disappeared into the Kingdom of Piedmont, which also absorbed the Lombardy half of Lombardy-Venetia, and the northeastern parts of the Papal States, called the Legations. Just as the ink was drying on the revised maps, Garibaldi set sail to Sicily with just over 1,000 men in an event that has moved into the realm of mythology in Italian history - akin perhaps to Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware in American history. 

The Grand Vermeil is without doubt one of the most important services in the Court Silver Room. A major work of French goldsmith’s art, it originally included articles for 40 place settings. Around 1850 it was enlarged to 140 settings by Viennese silversmiths. Today this magnificent service consists of a total of 4500 items and weighs over 1,000 kg. It is made of fire-gilt silver which is called “vermeil” in French. It also has an interesting history, being closely connected to the rise and fall of Napoleon. The person who commissioned this sumptuous service in 1808 was probably Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon’s stepson. It was executed by the Parisian goldsmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais and the Milanese goldsmith Eugenio Brusa. The service was intended for use at the court in Milan, where Beauharnais governed as viceroy from 1805 to 1814/15. After its completion the service was brought to Milan, but following the defeat of Napoleon the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia fell to Austria. The conditions laid down by the Vienna Congress required Emperor Franz to purchase the service from Eugène de Beauharnais. On the occasion of his fourth marriage to Caroline Auguste he had the service taken to Vienna in 1816 after the engraved arms of Napoleon as King of Italy had been replaced with his own as Emperor of Austria.www.hofburg-wien.at | Download Tour-Guide (PDF)© by Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.

The monumental Milan centrepiece was commissioned for the coronation of Emperor Ferdinand as king of Lombardy-Venetia in 1838. It is the most elaborate ensemble in the Imperial Silver Collection and together with its mirror plateaus it can be extended to a length of 30 metres. On the central piece you can see the allegorical figures of Lombardia with her mural crown and a horn of plenty together with Venetia with the doge’s cap and the lion of St Mark, while around the rim of the plateau dancing genii alternate with candelabra. Standing before this impressive centrepiece one can vividly imagine the magnificence of imperial banquets, with the tables decorated with luxuriant bouquets of flowers as well as arrangements of fruit and sweetmeats. The Classicistic figures on the centrepiece derive from the tradition of Baroque table decorations which, depending on the occasion for the meal, drew on elements of the classical pantheon, or the arts of war or love.www.hofburg-wien.at | Download Tour-Guide (PDF)© by Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.

The Old French Centrepiece was commissioned in Paris in 1838 on the occasion of Emperor Ferdinand’s coronation as king of Lombardy-Venetia in Milan. However, it is not known who made this piece. At court it was customary to keep large foreign commissions secret or to arrange them via the offices of the Grand Comptroller in order to avoid offending Viennese craftsmen. The centrepiece is made of gilded bronze. The rectangular mirror plateaus would have reflected the candlelight from the girandoles or candelabra. The figurative decoration and the soft, curving tendrils evoke an impression of elegant grandeur.www.hofburg-wien.at | Download Tour-Guide (PDF)© by Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.

Elisabeth used this room primarily as a reception room. The marble statue in the corner by Antonio Canova represents the muse Polyhymnia and was sent to Vienna in 1816 as a gift of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia to Emperor Franz I. The table set with breakfast things serves as a reminder that the imperial couple occasionally breakfasted together here, a circumstance recorded in the contemporaneous drawing in front of you.www.hofburg-wien.at | Download Tour-Guide (PDF)© by Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.