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On this month's Delta Series episode Mauro says goodbye to his dear Susan, Chaz is getting beat up by The Paintress, and it was Jared's birthday!On this months edition of The Delta Quest our heroes visit the town of Tartar and run into a familiar Madam, Erzahc is in the kitchen cooking something, and Pike winds up with a surprise gift from the ever loving DM!Hosts: Jared Gonzalez, Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez.
Plaque and tartar are biofilms, which can be described as a protective shield against the immune system in your mouth. Biofilms are produced by a microbe called Streptococcus mutans, which also causes cavities. Surprisingly, this microbe has been found in other parts of the body, including the valves of the heart and the plaque in your arteries. Sugar consumption is one of the leading causes of tartar, but consuming sugar with starch is even worse! This can form a glue that sticks to your teeth. You must stop eating starch and sugar to prevent plaque and tartar from forming. To make a natural toothpaste that can effectively remove plaque, combine the following:•1/2 teaspoon 3% hydrogen peroxide, food-grade•1/2 teaspoon baking soda•3 drops of clove oil •1/2 teaspoon microcrystalline hydroxyapatite Combine 3 teaspoons of water with this mixture and brush your teeth with the mixture once daily. Hydrogen peroxide helps break down biofilms and whiten teeth. Baking soda has mild abrasive properties to clean teeth and alkalize the mouth. Clove oil is the best essential oil for oral health. It breaks down tartar and can even help decrease oral pain. Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite can enter the small crevices of the teeth and remineralize the bone tissue. It also prevents acid from breaking down the tooth. You can also chew certain types of gum that can help repopulate the friendly bacteria in the mouth and protect you against the formation of biofilms. Friendly bacteria in your mouth can help prevent tartar, bad breath, and cavities. Grass-fed butter is one of the healthiest foods for teeth. It's a potent source of vitamin K2, which pushes the calcium in your body into your bones. Butter also contains vitamin A, which strengthens your enamel, and butyrate, which supports the brain and colon.
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Hoy Ainhoa Aguirregoitia nos trae el steak tartar y 10 formas de comerlo. Además, curiosidades como que su origen podría remontarse a los jinetes tártaros de Asia Central, o que el mítico 'Café de Paris' en el siglo XIX fue clave para su refinamiento. Para finalizar, Ainhoa trae una receta para prepararlo con mayonesa casera.
Did you ever see the listing on a map of Greater Tartary? And hear of the Tartars? And pretty much live your life thinking Tartary was just like, the old name for a place? Well, so did we. Now buckle up for the conspiracy theory of the ages! Or, something like that. Come sit a spell while we mud-dle through (that will be funny later) the layers of this one.
That muscular cat can sure cook up some good grub. Pass me the bespoke tartar sauce that got the rave reviews online, I am nearly finished with my final fantasy 6 playthrough and I need some energy after spending all night browsing reddit and trying and failing to buy a GPU. Episode title image remixed from Photo by Nadin Sh: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fish-and-sauce-11513615/
Today's recipe is Homemade Tartar Sauce.Here are the links to some of the items I talked about in this episode: #adSmall BowlMeasuring SpoonsIG: @COOKtheSTORYTT: @COOKtheSTORYFB: @COOKtheSTORYPintrest: @COOKtheSTORYAll New Chicken CookbookThis episode was also published in February, 2023.Here's the Recipe Of The Day page with all of our recipe links.If you want to make sure that you always find out what today's recipe is, do one or all of the following:Subscribe to the Podcast,Join the ROTD Facebook Group hereHave a great day! -Christine xo
El chef Alberto Villegas nos enseña a hacer un novedoso plato como es el tartar de salchichón ibérico
It's powder. But it's called "cream" of tartar. Why? We always ask the important questions around here... Then: Enjoy some sage marriage advice from a woman with almost 1 Million followers on Facebook... The worst part about marriage is the fact that people think it needs to be permanent! Later: The dude who tried to juggle FOUR wives is now down to only ONE. What went wrong??? He always told them they were free to walk away if they wanted...and then they did! How could they all divorce a man who was practicing that sage marriage advice years ago??? Contact the Comedian's family by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com
It's powder. But it's called "cream" of tartar. Why? We always ask the important questions around here... Then: Enjoy some sage marriage advice from a woman with almost 1 Million followers on Facebook... The worst part about marriage is the fact that people think it needs to be permanent! Later: The dude who tried to juggle FOUR wives is now down to only ONE. What went wrong??? He always told them they were free to walk away if they wanted...and then they did! How could they all divorce a man who was practicing that sage marriage advice years ago??? Contact the Comedian's family by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com
It's powder. But it's called "cream" of tartar. Why? We always ask the important questions around here... Then: Enjoy some sage marriage advice from a woman with almost 1 Million followers on Facebook... The worst part about marriage is the fact that people think it needs to be permanent! Later: The dude who tried to juggle FOUR wives is now down to only ONE. What went wrong??? He always told them they were free to walk away if they wanted...and then they did! How could they all divorce a man who was practicing that sage marriage advice years ago??? Contact the Comedian's family by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com
It's powder. But it's called "cream" of tartar. Why? We always ask the important questions around here... Then: Enjoy some sage marriage advice from a woman with almost 1 Million followers on Facebook... The worst part about marriage is the fact that people think it needs to be permanent! Later: The dude who tried to juggle FOUR wives is now down to only ONE. What went wrong??? He always told them they were free to walk away if they wanted...and then they did! How could they all divorce a man who was practicing that sage marriage advice years ago??? Contact the Comedian's family by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com
La violinista, música y miembro del grupo Ibil Bedi, Areta Senosian, nos ha hecho otra propuesta musical triple para mostrarnos la música que le gusta escuchar....
Welcome Back to the BRUNCH BREAKDOWN Podcast! On #TheMenu: The LA Wildfires from DD's perspective, How to save Kohl's from going bankrupt, Ohio State Fans who went to the wrong Bowl Game, Notre in the Natty, Why Reb Lobster will never bring back “Endless Shrimp”, New Beers, New Music, and A lot more! See Yinz at the Table for another episode of the Brunch Breakdown. Thank you for listening! Check out the SOUNDS OF BRUNCH Playlist on Spotify! WATCH Full Episodes of the @BrunchBreakdown Podcast on YouTube & Facebook. LISTEN on AMAZON, Audible, Spotify, Apple, and Everywhere You Get Your Podcasts. FOLLOW us on Twitter, Triller, Instagram, TikTok, and GoodPods!
Sign up for the 5-Day Cleanse Challenge this December 16, 2024. https://hayliepomroy.com/cleanse Stress and chronic illness can significantly impact your life, but knowing the science behind it can help you improve your health and well-being. I'm joined by Dr. Jamie Tartar, a neuroscientist who focuses on stress and sleep, and Julius Thomas, a former NFL player and current PhD student in Psychology. Together, they explore how sleep and stress influence our performance and overall well-being. Dr. Tartar explains how proper sleep impacts physical and emotional health, while Julius shares insights on maintaining a positive mindset and making small, impactful lifestyle changes. Learn practical strategies to improve your health and boost your performance by understanding the effects of sleep and stress management. Don't miss this episode! Tune into the Fast Metabolism Matters Podcast - Boost Your Energy with Better Sleep with Dr. Jaime Tartar and Julius Thomas. Enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Fast Metabolism Matters and leave a 5-star review. Get my nutrition and supplement programs for the best results. PLUS Get 20% off when you buy from my shop! https://hayliepomroy.com/podcast Get a FREE hard copy of the Fast Metabolism Diet book! https://hayliepomroy.com/freebook Become a member, FREE for 30 days. https://hayliepomroy.com/member Dr. Jaime Tartar is the chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She co-created the university's neuroscience program and has served as its director since 2015. Dr. Tartar holds a B.S. from NSU, an M.A. from Florida Atlantic University, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Florida. Her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School focused on sleep neurobiology. She is also the president of the Society for NeuroSports, which bridges exercise science and neuroscience. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-tartar-1545889/ Julius Thomas is a former NFL player who transitioned to a career in psychology. He is currently a pre-doctoral psychology student focusing on mental health and wellness. Thomas's interest in psychology was sparked by his experiences as a professional athlete, leading him to explore the psychological aspects of athlete performance and mental health. He is involved in research and internships to deepen his understanding of psychological practices. Additionally, Julius is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, particularly within the sports community. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-thomas-m-s-95aaa9182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julius_thomas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julius_Thomas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliusThomas80 #BetterSleep #QualitySleep #SleepHygiene #OptimalHealth #Health #Wellness #Sleep #StressManagement #StressRelief #BrainHealth #CognitivePerformance #BrainFog #HealthPodcast
Sign up for the 5-Day Cleanse Challenge this December 16, 2024. https://hayliepomroy.com/cleanse Stress and chronic illness can significantly impact your life, but knowing the science behind it can help you improve your health and well-being. I'm joined by Dr. Jamie Tartar, a neuroscientist who focuses on stress and sleep, and Julius Thomas, a former NFL player and current PhD student in Psychology. Together, they explore how sleep and stress influence our performance and overall well-being. Dr. Tartar explains how proper sleep impacts physical and emotional health, while Julius shares insights on maintaining a positive mindset and making small, impactful lifestyle changes. Learn practical strategies to improve your health and boost your performance by understanding the effects of sleep and stress management. Don't miss this episode! Tune into the Fast Metabolism Matters Podcast - Boost Your Energy with Better Sleep with Dr. Jaime Tartar and Julius Thomas. Enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Fast Metabolism Matters and leave a 5-star review. Get my nutrition and supplement programs for the best results. PLUS Get 20% off when you buy from my shop! https://hayliepomroy.com/podcast Get a FREE hard copy of the Fast Metabolism Diet book! https://hayliepomroy.com/freebook Become a member, FREE for 30 days. https://hayliepomroy.com/member Dr. Jaime Tartar is the chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She co-created the university's neuroscience program and has served as its director since 2015. Dr. Tartar holds a B.S. from NSU, an M.A. from Florida Atlantic University, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Florida. Her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School focused on sleep neurobiology. She is also the president of the Society for NeuroSports, which bridges exercise science and neuroscience. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-tartar-1545889/ Julius Thomas is a former NFL player who transitioned to a career in psychology. He is currently a pre-doctoral psychology student focusing on mental health and wellness. Thomas's interest in psychology was sparked by his experiences as a professional athlete, leading him to explore the psychological aspects of athlete performance and mental health. He is involved in research and internships to deepen his understanding of psychological practices. Additionally, Julius is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, particularly within the sports community. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-thomas-m-s-95aaa9182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julius_thomas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julius_Thomas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliusThomas80 #BetterSleep #QualitySleep #SleepHygiene #OptimalHealth #Health #Wellness #Sleep #StressManagement #StressRelief #BrainHealth #CognitivePerformance #BrainFog #HealthPodcast
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A look at Henry VII, Ivan and the Mongul Horde, and how Michaelangelo got his start....and we see the fading of the Great D'Medici! #shoshonefalls #campeddy #coloradonationalmonument #grandmesa #Michaelangelo #ivanandsophia #arthurtudor
Fight Plaque and Tartar Like a Boss: Your Secret Weapon for a Sparkling Smile! Plaque and tartar – the yucky buildup that turns smiles into scary movies. They not only wreak havoc on your pearly whites, but they can also lead to gum disease and cavities. But fear not, warriors of oral hygiene! There's a simple, cheap, and easy weapon in your arsenal to fight back: a powerful home remedy that can dramatically reduce plaque and tartar buildup. Ready to unleash the secret and take control of your dental health? This isn't just about brushing more (although that helps too!). We're about to reveal a surprising hero in the fight for a sparkling smile, and it's probably already lurking in your kitchen cabinet! So ditch the expensive treatments and discover the power of this natural wonder. Get ready for a healthier mouth, a brighter smile, and the confidence that comes with knowing you've conquered plaque and tartar for good! www.evolvedental.com.au www.holisticdentistry.au
I used Dave Hum's recording on YouTube as a template to make my backing track. I love playing this tune on the 5-string banjo.
There are everyday sandwiches and then there are heavenly combinations like this one the sweet, white flesh of tilapia crisply fried and sauced with olive-flecked tartar sauce. This is a sandwich for company, room temperature food of exactly the right kind-full of flavor, sophisticated, but easy to make. Accompany it with a bottle of good chilled white wine; then while away a summer afternoon.For very practical reasons, we suggest you fry the fillets in advance. In that way, any smell of fish, which deters some people from cooking fish at home, should have disappeared from your house by the time you are ready to eat. To keep things really easy, make the tartar sauce ahead of time, too. This brings us to the bread: Pane Rustico, a variation of country bread, is crusty and not too flavorful. It is the contrast of textures-crustiness on the outside, and softness within that makes it so appealing. You will have to assemble the sandwiches before serving, but even so, when it comes to dishes that are good for entertaining, these tasty sandwiches figure near the top of the easy-to-prepare list.
Send us a textDue to our very demanding social calendars, we couldn't record on our normal night, so we grabbed this episode off the top shelf of the pantry--next to the Cream of Tartar and coffee filters for a pot no longer owned.Mark's movie review of GoShoutout to Mark's buddy and former Ascertainers guest, SteveAre we killing off rock stars?Sorry Rachel MaddowEmphasize the knobSnoop Dogg takeoverNewt's--Also has SaladsCook it yourselfRadio GameShoutout Dillinger FourSingers who should have hung it up earlierYet another Rush monologue#Newt's#PilotKnobRoadClassic Chappelle Show skit: Chappelle's Show - The Wayne Brady Show - Uncensored - YouTubeGordon Street: Wayne's World 2 (10/10) Movie CLIP - A Real Actor (1993) HD (youtube.com)Did Green Day rip off Dillinger Four?: Green Day Ripped Off Dillinger Four (youtube.com)
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Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies are joined by two guests, Nathan and Lisa Hoover, from Tartar Shield; a leading company in dental hygiene products for dogs and cats. They discuss the importance of having the VOHC seal, the comparison in dental research between humans and pets, and more!Do you have a question or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email harrison@kingmediamarketing.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameTartar Shield: https://tinyurl.com/36xk3x8cTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Window Aisle or Seat Aisle? 01:14What We'd Buy With A Million Dollars? 03:14What Day Should Be A Holiday That Isn't? 06:44The Story Behind Tartar Shield 10:00What "ADA Approved" Means 14:36What VOHC Means 17:48Tartar Shield's Product Line 18:22How Often Dogs Should Use Chews 22:06How Water Additives Help Dental Hygiene In Pets 27:00How Tartar Shield Comes Up With New Ideas 30:02The Comparison Of Research Between Pets And Humans With Dental Products 32:52Thoughts On Dental Food 40:40Common Dental Questions In An Exam Room 42:16The Research Behind Plaque Build Up 45:34Outro 47:32
08 Blasco un gigante que se creia dios Leo textualmente parte del articulo BLASCO en vivo!!! aparecido en la web elargonautavalenciano.blogspot.com: “En mayo de 1921, Valencia celebró la Semana Blasco Ibáñez, un descomunal acto cultural en homenaje al prestigioso novelista. Momentos de aquel acontecimiento histórico, captados por la cámara e inmortalizados en cinta cinematográfica, son fiel testimonio de la última visita oficial de Blasco a su ciudad natal. En la actualidad, estas grabaciones forman parte del patrimonio de la Generalidad Valenciana. El siguiente vídeo corresponde a la llegada de Blasco a Valencia, el 15 de mayo de 1921. En la Estación del Norte lo reciben las autoridades locales entre una inmensa multitud de valencianos emocionados y deseosos de saludar al importante personaje. El landó iba precedido y rodeado de la guardia municipal de caballería, pero bien pronto los más entusiastas rodearon el coche y formaron su guardia de honor. Blasco Ibáñez entraba en Valencia con el Alcalde de la ciudad y rodeado completamente del pueblo que le admira, que le quiere, que le idolatra. En su desplazamiento hacia el Palacio Municipal, recorre la calle de la Paz entre vítores y aclamaciones de bienvenida. En la recepción oficial celebrada en el Palacio Municipal participaron numerosos representantes de las principales organizaciones culturales y políticas valencianas.” El 17 de mayo Blasco pronunció un discurso se celebró en el antiguo barrio de pescadores del Cabañal. Desde allí pronunció estas palabras que sin duda terminaron cumpliendose: “Quiero descansar en el más modesto cementerio valenciano, junto al Mare Nostrum que llenó de ideal mi espíritu; quiero que mi cuerpo se confunda con esta tierra de Valencia, que es el amor de todos mis amores.” Blasco fue de todo menos modesto y dedicó toda su vida a luchar por unos ideales que curiosamente coinciden plenamente con la agenda internacional que nos terminó de implantar su Nuevo Orden Mundial. Y no lo digo en broma, el mismo Blasco se lo confesó al reportero Enrique González Fiol como podemos leer en el artículo Confesiones, 1911- Parte I: “Mire usted, la política no me interesa... Si no me interesaba ni cuando milité activamente en ella!... Nó, nó, créame usted... No me interesó nunca. Yo no he sido político jamás; aborrezco la política... Yo he sido agitador. Yo he nacido para levantar á las masas, para conspirar... ¿Ve usted? ¡Si me llamaran, ahora mismo, para conspirar, lo dejaría todo y volvería á intervenir activamente en la política... Pero así, ¡bah!... Yo no comprendo ni he comprendido nunca que nadie crea que son compatibles las actas de concejal ó de diputado con el espíritu revolucionario... Además, yo soy enemigo del parlamentarismo... Está completamente desacreditado... Bueno, yo en esto tengo unas ideas muy raras... Si las dijera se me reirían... Yo soy partidario de una tiranía, en sentido progresivo…” En su novela El Intruso uno de sus personajes decía: «No se debe permitir que al amparo de la libertad se predique contra ella. Así como no se tolera que se vendan sustancias tóxicas, sino mediante ciertas condiciones, tampoco debiera permitirse ciertas sollamas contrarias á la verdadera libertad y al progreso.» Las sombras del Blasco considerado una fuerza de la naturaleza y del poder-religión se solapan sin lograr producir más negror que el que arrojan las antorchas del iluminismo, la masonería y el luciferanismo de Prometeo. Dos sombras juntas no incrementan la oscuridad pero el minúsculo titilar de una pequeña luciérnaga puede neutralizar ese negror. Edmond Jaloux le dedicó un artículo la misma semana de su fallecimiento en la prestigiosa revista francesa Les Nouvelles littéraires, artistiques et scientifiques, del que destácamos estas frases: “Cuando estábamos con él, teníamos la impresión de que la vida es una aventura llena de risas en la que debemos involucrarnos con confianza, con fuerza y con una feliz esperanza de conquista. Sus enemigos le han criticado por escribir mal y, realmente, no escribía bien. Pero los hombres de su clase difícilmente pueden ser estilistas. Son fuerzas de la naturaleza. No se puede pedir a una tormenta que dibuje con elegancia la firma de todos sus relámpagos.” El 3 de septiembre de 1923 se produce el golpe de estado de Miguel Primo de Rivera que contó con el visto bueno del monarca Alfonso XIII, suspendiendo la Constitución de 1876, e instaurando una dictadura en la forma de un directorio militar entre 1923 y 1925, al que siguió un directorio civil presidido por él mismo entre 1925 y 1930. Durante el transcurso de la dictadura se produjo un importante crecimiento económico y se desarrolló una política intervencionista y proteccionista con inversión en obras públicas e infraestructuras creando por ejemplo Las Diputaciones con Francisco Romero Robledo como ministro de la Gobernación. José María Carretero Novillo fue un periodista y escritor que apoyó esta dictadura y que escribió uno de los todavía libros censurados de facto en este nuestro pais. “El novelista que vendió a su patria: o, Tartarin, revolucionario (una triste historia de actualidad)” escrito en 1924 bajo el seudónimo del caballero audaz fue una de las obras de Carretero Novillo que si vamos a su pagina en la wikipedia no nos aparecerán. Pero si lo harán todas las novelas eróticas que escribió para ganar dinero, incluso nos avisan de que entrevisto a Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. Podemos conseguir esta novela de segunda mano o leerla en la biblioteca nacional pero no la encontraremos en la base de datos digital más grande de libros, Europeana, con más de 50 millones de títulos digitalizados. No está, no busquen, que no está. Y miren que el propio escritor declara en el libro que se habían imprimido un millón de ejemplares. ¿Y qué se decía allí que resulta tan funesto para el poder-religión que sigue tildando la obra de libelo e impidiendo que podamos leerlo en la actualidad? Parece que “el caballero audaz”, ese gigantón de metro noventa de estatura y conocido espadachín, aseguraba que la Rusia soviética había cedido al escritor valenciano un millón de francos para su tarea de acoso a la monarquía. A este periodista se le atribuyen los bulos derrotistas que circularon por Madrid en el 36. La descripción que nos da de Blasco en dicho libro no deja al valenciano en muy buen lugar: “Como hombre, es un ente ridículo y finchado (ridículamente vano o engreído), esclavo del oro y del reclame; como negociante, estafador y rapaz, codicioso y sin escrúpulos; como amigo, desleal; como huésped, ingrato; como español, traidor.” “Tenía el aspecto de un «barba» de compañía de comedias barata. Tripudo, abotagado, con la piel del rostro surcada de arrugas, como el cutis de esos viejos cómicos a los que los afeites cuartean. Su escaso pelo tenía ese color negro mate que dan las malas tinturas vegetales. Entre sus párpados abolsados, los ojos pequeños brillaban con una vivacidad rapaz. Eran como dos comadrejas emboscadas. Blasco jugaba sin cesar con un «monóculo, que es para él como una decoración, un sello de elegancia, algo superfluo, miriIla inútil, porque no sabe asomarse a ella nunca…" “Ese es el hombre que quiere redimir a España, que quiere hacer una revolución. No tiene prestigio, no tiene ambiente, Europa no le estima y España no se interesa por él.” “No ve más que el oro. El dólar-Blasco Ibáñez no habla en las pesetas de su patria ni en los francos de la nación republicana donde vive es para él como para ciertas mujeres de temperamento morboso el amante lustroso y dominador, el dios brutal y contundente, el amo despótico, en holocausto del cual se sacrifica todo... En su sangre valenciana hay atavismos de los fenicios mercaderes que desembarcaron por vez primera en las costas mediterráneas de España. Levadura de israelitas, sórdidos y ambiciosos, se mezcla en sus venas... Tiene el instinto del mercader moderno que ama el reclamo y la rapacidad y la dureza de entrañas del judío dueño de una casa de préstamos…” En el libro nos cuenta una anécdota que le paso coincidiendo en París con Blasco y una dama respetable que imaginamos sería la millonaria chilena. Allí, en el café Americano, Blasco le contó de sus planes para derrocar al gobierno de Primo de Rivera e instaurar una República: “España no puede seguir así. Hay que despertar al pueblo, hacerlo saltar. Yo lo conseguiré. Escribiré artículos, folletos, proclamas, libros... Tengo toda la Prensa del mundo. Treinta y seis mil diarios de América. ¡Vamos, con decirle a usted que cuento hasta con la Gaceta de Tokio!… La gran Prensa francesa está a mi disposición... En Inglaterra, los más importantes rotativos harán cuanto yo les diga... ¡Hay que llevar la civilización y revolución a España! ¿Qué le parece?” Lo siguiente que nos cuenta el caballero audaz es la respuesta que le dio y lo que sucedió después: “El pueblo español no es fácil que se deje arrastrar por un aventurero que busque su medro y nuestra ruina monetaria. Blasco me miró casi congestionado. -¿Pero es que yo no soy el hombre que necesita España? Le contesté sencilla y claramente: -No, sinceramente, Blasco, yo no creo que sea usted ese hombre... -¿Y por que? -inquirió exaltándose- Tengo un prestigio universal, dinero, elementos de todas clases. Tengo valor. Yo no soy un Capitán Arañas, que embarca a la gente y él se queda en tierra. No. Yo iré delante de todos, seré el primero en dar el pecho a las balas... He vivido bastante y no me importa morir. No le tengo miedo ni a la lucha, ni a la muerte... Hablaba en tono allisonante, y de repente se detuvo. Hizo una mueca, luego una contracción. Abrió la boca, tosió con fuerza, después con tenacidad, se dilataron sus ojos con espanto, aspiró ansioso, dió un gruñido y se llevó las manos a la garganta. Se me ahogaba aquel energúmeno -¿Pero, qué le pasa?-le pregunté. Tardo en contestar. Cogió con pulso trémulo un vaso de agua y bebió una larga buchada. Estaba desencajado y lívido. Al fin, pudo exclamar en un quejido. -¡Ay! ¡Me muero: acabo de tragarme media dentadura! Y abriendo la boca me mostraba la mitad de la encía superior, desdentada y repugnante. Cuando pasó la angustia del momento, no pude contener mi hilaridad. -No se ría -clamó estremecido. ¡No es cosa de broma! ¡Me he tragado media dentadura! ¡Y esto es la muerte! ¡Me perforará el estómago! ¡Horrible! Se llevó las manos al vientre e hizo otra mueca de terror. -¡Me muero! -gritó con ansia-. ¡Me muero!… Un vomitivo. ¡Un vomitivo! Sus ojos se llenaban de lágrimas. Tenía, en efecto, en su rostro desencajado, una palidez mortal... Cinco minutos después, un automóvil le llevaba a la Casa de Socorro próxima. De mi pensamiento no se apartaba la desgraciada figura de Blasco, descompuesta, trémula, hipando de miedo ante la muerte como un niño. Y al recordar sus frases «¡Haré la revolución; yo no tengo miedo a morir!», no pude contenerme por más tiempo, y en pleno Boulevard des Italianes, solté una larga carcajada. Había medido todo lo grotesco de aquel Tartarín revolucionario que se llamaba redentor de un pueblo. ¡Pobre tipo cómico de opereta vienesa!…" No nos debería de hacer gracia lo que sucedió durante los llamados “Los sucesos de Vera de Bidasoa” donde en 1924 un puñado de republicanos exiliados llegó a la localidad navarra creyendo que se había iniciado una revolución. Leemos en un artículo titulado “Los sucesos de Vera de Bidasoa, una excusa para el directorio”: “En octubre de 1924 se extiende entre los círculos de emigrantes españoles de San Juan de Luz, Hendaya y Bayona la existencia de una Junta Central de la que forman parte Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Miguel de Unamuno, Rodrigo Soriano, José Ortega y Gasset, etc, cuya finalidad es la instauración de una República presidida por el conde de Romanones. Para lograrlo, se produciría un levantamiento generalizado, el 8 de noviembre, contra la Dictadura y se contaría con el apoyo de numerosas guarniciones militares y de todo el movimiento obrero. Por otro lado, como se necesita un respaldo exterior, se solicitan de forma secreta voluntarios. Al atardecer del 6 de noviembre, salen de San Juan de Luz cuarenta y dos personas, con armas, dinero francés y octavillas convocando a la revolución. El jefe del grupo es Bonifacio Mazarredo. Atraviesan la frontera y llegan a Vera de Bidasoa en plena noche. El alguacil Miguel Berasaín les ve y acude a avisar a la casa-cuartel de la Guardia Civil, pues supone que se trata de contrabandistas.” Este grupo logra matar a los dos guardia civiles que salen en su persecución dictandose entre las fuerzas del orden público de la zona –Guardia Civil, carabineros y somatenes- la inmediata represión y captura de los integrantes del mismo matando a 4 de ellos e hiriendo a 27. El resto logra huir a Francia. Al final se produce un juicio a cuatro personas donde por falta de pruebas no condenan a ninguno de los detenidos. El 23 de noviembre, el Diario de Navarra, dice refiriéndose a Blasco: “Parece que el antiguo diputado por Valencia se dedica a redactar soflamas mitad novelescas mitad revolucionarias contra la Monarquía. Y como eso puede ser mitad novela y mitad serán revolucionarias en las que pierden la libertad o la vida algunos hombres tan dignos como los guardias civiles de Vera, sería muy conveniente que el Gobierno se preocupara del asunto para poner pronto el debido colofón a la novela del novelista”. Y tres días mas tarde en el mismo diario podemos leer: “No está solo Blasco Ibáñez en la casa de los orates de la revolución. Entre otros personajes de menor cuantía, figura uno muy conocido. De oídos porque su nombre ha sonado mucho. Es el antiguo rector de la Universidad de Salamanca. La diferencia que existe –como revolucionario- entre Blasco Ibáñez y estos otros aspirantes está en que Blasco Ibáñez ha concretado sus aspiraciones; aspira a ser presidente de la República española.” “La conducta del Blasco Ibáñez puede ser bufa. La conducta de Unamuno… la conducta de Unamuno merece el calificativo que no podemos escribir por respeto a los lectores”. Lo que no es bufa es que en un segundo juicio esas tres personas fueron ejecutadas por aquellos hechos en los que otras seis murieron aquel dia y que Blasco Ibáñez, tal y como dice el caballero audaz en su librito quedó en Francia ayudando a comprar las medias a su última amante. Tras la publicación, en noviembre de 1924, de “Una nación secuestrada” Blasco pasó a ser considerado en España persona non grata. Se ordenó el embargo de sus bienes. El Ayuntamiento de Valencia retiró la placa de la plaza que le había sido dedicada, y el resto de placas de las calles y plazas de todas las capitales y pueblos de España que llevaban su nombre corrieron la misma suerte. Su familia, que vivía en España, sufrió registros domiciliarios. Blasco reunió, en marzo de 1925 algunos folletos en contra de la Dictadura de Primo de Rivera y los artículos que publicó en España con honra, periódico fundado en París por exiliados españoles, en un librito, “Por España y contra el rey”, que publicó en la editorial Excelsior. Muchos autores hablan de que aquello era una guerra de folletines pero mientras los folletines de Blasco como “Por España y contra el rey” se pueden encontrar libremente y por todos lados, los folletines del caballero audaz han sido apartados de la vista. Vicente Marco Miranda en “Las conspiraciones contra la Dictadura”, en págs. 31-32, describe al grupo de exiliados de París, en su café de reunión diaria, “al día siguiente” de haber salido la traducción al francés de Una nación secuestrada: “Al día siguiente, por la tarde, vamos a la Rotonde, el famoso café, centro de artistas y de conspiradores de todo el mundo; gentes de los países más remotos; vidas inquietas, abrazadas a un noble ideal. A la izquierda de una de las puertas de entrada se halla la peña de los españoles; de los que gesticulan y hablan a gritos. Allí, D. Miguel de Unamuno, Ortega y Gasset, Corpus Barga, Francisco Madrid, escritores y periodistas, médicos, obreros. Blasco habla de su folleto. Madrid, excelente reportero, nos trae una noticia. Un hijo de Martínez Anido está en París y pretende que el Caballero Audaz escriba un ‘panfleto’ contra Blasco y otro contra Unamuno. Ambos escritores comentan la noticia con un expresivo levantar de hombros y siguen hablando de otras cosas. Llegan unos estudiantes y hablan de revolución. Se anima el rostro de Ortega y Gasset, y Corpus Barga se muestra dispuesto a empuñar un fusil y atravesar la frontera. Hablamos todos a una y los demás concurrentes nos miran con gesto de admiración. Saben que somos españoles, que conspiramos, que nos preocupan empresas de libertad. A quien lo ignora, ya el camarero se encarga de advertírselo. Blasco sonríe, Unamuno pone cara fosca y se dispone a leernos un romance”. Los ideales republicanos de Blasco Ibáñez se vieron afianzados y encarrilados por multitud de lecturas, siendo la más importante la de Francisco Pi y Margall (1824-1901), el político de ideas más avanzadas de su tiempo, y que siempre sería su gran ejemplo. El político catalán pensaba que la república federal era el modelo ideal para nuestro país. El propio Blasco Ibáñez nos cuenta como hizo eso que hacen mucho los políticos de ahora, presentarse en un sitio de prestado: “Había él salido diputado por varios distritos, y me cedió el de Sabadell, por el cual me presenté candidato. …fui derrotado la única vez que he presentado mi candidatura por un distrito fuera de Valencia.” Un político, estuvo siete veces como diputado, al que no le gusta la política. Un niño católico criado en el catolicismo que se vuelve ateo impenitente. Ese era Blasco. Blasco le contó al reportero González Fiol como fueron sus años de niñez en la calle Jaboneria antes de trasladarse sus padres a la de San Gil: “En aquella época de mi infancia, era yo muy delgadito, enfermizo, y místico... Recuerdo que se me aparecían santos y vírgenes, y que me hablaban, rodeados, de aureolas de gloria…" Leemos en “ese diedro de luces y de sombras” como nos presenta Blasco la conmoción que la muerte del dios produjo en el mundo antiguo a través de las páginas 388 y 389 de su obra “La bodega”: “Los árboles gimieron en los bosques, agitando sus melenas de hojas como plañideras desesperadas; un viento fúnebre rizó los lagos y la superficie azul y luminosa del mar clásico que había arrullado durante siglos en las playas griegas los diálogos de los poetas y los filósofos. Un lamento de muerte rasgó el espacio, llegando a los oídos de todos los hombres: "¡El gran Pan ha muerto!..." Las sirenas se sumergieron para siempre en las glaucas profundidades, las ninfas huyeron despavoridas a las entrañas de la tierra para no volver jamás, y los templos blancos que cantaban como himnos de mármol la alegría de la vida bajo el torrente de oro del sol, se entenebrecieron, sumiéndose en el silencio augusto de las ruinas. "Cristo ha nacido", gritó la misma voz. Y el mundo fue ciego para todo lo exterior reconcentrando su vista en el alma; y aborreció la materia como pecado vil, que oprimía los sentimientos más puros de la vida haciendo de su amputación una virtud. El hombre se volvió de espaldas a la naturaleza, adorando lo enfermizo y doliente: El sol siguió brillando, pero pareció menos luminoso a la humanidad, como si entre ella y el astro se hubiese interpuesto un velo fúnebre. La Naturaleza continuó su obra creadora, insensible a las locuras de los hombres; pero éstos no amaron otras flores que las que transparentaban la luz en las vidrieras de las ojivas; ni admiraron más árboles que las palmeras de piedra que sostenían las bóvedas de las catedrales. Venus ocultó sus desnudeces de mármol en las ruinas del incendio, esperando renacer, tras un sueño de siglos, bajo el arado del rústico. El tipo de belleza fue la virgen infecunda y enferma, enflaquecida por el ayuno; la religiosa pálida y desmayada como el lirio que sostenían sus manos de cera, con los ojos lacrimosos agrandados por el éxtasis y el dolor de ocultos cilicios. El negro ensueño duraba siglos. Los hombres, renegando de la Naturaleza, habían buscado en la privación, en la vida torturada y deforme, en la divinización del dolor, el remedio de sus males, la fraternidad ansiada, creyendo que la esperanza del cielo y la caridad en la tierra bastarían para la felicidad de los cristianos. Y he aquí que el mismo lamento que anunció la muerte del gran dios de la Naturaleza volvía a sonar, como si reglamentase, con intervalos de siglos, las grandes mutaciones de la vida humana. "¡Cristo ha muerto!...¡Cristo ha muerto!” Como si fuera cosa de niños, Walt Disney nos ofreció a Pan, a Peter Pan como un joven rebelde que tocaba la siringa y embelesaba a las jovencitas. Pero el gran Pan que describía Blasco, el fauno degenerado, está mas vivo que nunca. Es más, ahora lo llamamos San Valentín. Antonio Fernández nos muestra de dónde proviene todo esto. “La primera vez que el ser humano se entregó a la pasión de la suerte fue en las Saturnalias, las fiestas romanas de diciembre cuando la Navidad aún no existía. La segunda también fue en otras fiestas dedicadas al mismo dios pagano Saturno, las Lupercales. Las Lupercales eran un festival de fertilidad, tanto de animales, campos y personas, dedicado al dios Fauno, también llamado Pan, de gran y prolongada popularidad. Se celebraban el día 15 de febrero y eran fiestas lujuriosas, muy esperadas por los jóvenes, que elegían mujeres para que fueran sus compañeras de placer durante el año y que en muchas ocasiones terminaban por ser sus esposas. Para ello, introducían en una caja tarjetas con el nombre de las jóvenes. Por turno los varones metían la mano y sacaban el nombre de la «elegida». La primera Lotería de la historia es por tanto un sorteo de mujeres. Se celebraban el día 15 de febrero, con el sacrificio de un perro y una cabra como signo de purificación. A continuación cortaban la piel de los animales sacrificados en tiras, llamadas februa y se iniciaba el frenesí donde los sacerdotes corrían armados con los trozos de piel bañados en sangre, con los que golpeaban a las mujeres. Estas lo agradecían en la creencia de que así serían más fértiles y su cuerpo estaría mejor preparado para el embarazo y el parto. Del nombre de estas correas ensangrentadas, februa o purificación en latín, procede la denominación del mes de Febrero. Las carnes de las mujeres acababan de color púrpura, color que acabó representando a las que ejercían la prostitución en general, en especial la prostitución sagrada con los sacerdotes lupercos, quienes eran llamadas Lupas, de ahí lo de llamar lupanar a los prostíbulos o Lobas. Paradójicamente, hoy en día el color púrpura es el color del feminismo.” Para los más un dios y para algunos un demonio, así fue la vida de Blasco. En el ensayo de Ramiro Reig “La ascensión de Blasco a la gloria” publicado dentro de la Revista de la Casa Museo Blasco Ibáñez en 2004 leemos: “Era un dios, ¿me oís?, un dios, y además lo parecía: alto, fuerte, casi hercúleo, el pelo ensortijado, la cara de dios griego, un poco grueso tal vez... ¡Y una voz! ¡Qué voz!... Vosotros no habéis conocido a Blasco, el verdadero Blasco, era un dios. [...] Yo he visto a una multitud enorme no solo escucharle con la boca abierta, horas y horas, sino repetir, palabra por palabra, lo que iba diciendo... [...] Aún estoy viendo a Don Vicente, con su barba de profeta joven, arengarlos, en el balcón, entre las luces de las antorchas. Se agigantaba, todos aquellos hombres hubiesen dado hasta la última gota de sangre por él.” ............................................................ Enlaces citados en el podcast: Bibliografia completa https://www.cervantesvirtual.com/portales/vicente_blasco_ibanez/su_obra_bibliografia/ Cronología de Vicente Blasco Ibáñez https://www.cervantesvirtual.com/portales/vicente_blasco_ibanez/autor_cronologia/#anyo_1900 Cronologia literaria Blasco Ibáñez https://anyblascoibanez.gva.es/va/cronologia-literaria Time line de su vida https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/vicente-blasco-ibanez-5ac50faf-ff35-40dd-be42-708435362932 Galeria de imágenes https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cervantesvirtual.com%2Fimages%2Fportales%2Fvicente_blasco_ibanez%2Fgraf%2Fcronologia%2F03_cro_blasco_ibanez_retrato_1018_s.jpg&tbnid=s0ix0VfxLAJ4aM&vet=12ahUKEwi45LKn8vr-AhVYmycCHf1fDVMQMygkegUIARDGAQ..i&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cervantesvirtual.com%2Fportales%2Fvicente_blasco_ibanez%2Fautor_cronologia%2F&docid=rpcl3y5OiYotjM&w=301&h=450&q=Mar%C3%ADa%20Blasco%20blasco%20iba%C3%B1ez&hl=es&client=firefox-b-d&ved=2ahUKEwi45LKn8vr-AhVYmycCHf1fDVMQMygkegUIARDGAQ ......... Capítulo 8 BLASCO en vivo!!! http://elargonautavalenciano.blogspot.com/2021/01/blasco-en-valencia.html Revista casa museo 2018 http://www.casamuseoblascoibanez.es/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Revista-CMBI-1.pdf José María Carretero Novillo https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Carretero_Novillo EL NOVELISTA QUE VENDIO A SU PATRIA O TARTARIN, REVOLUCIONARIO. (TRISTE HISTORIA DE ACTUALIDAD) https://www.iberlibro.com/NOVELISTA-VENDIO-PATRIA-TARTARIN-REVOLUCIONARIO-TRISTE/972584489/bd Los sucesos de Vera de Bidasoa, una excusa para el directorio (1924) https://www.nuevatribuna.es/articulo/cultura---ocio/los-sucesos-de-vera-de-bidasoa-1924/20130425143317091346.html Vicente Blasco Ibáñez : ese diedro de luces y de sombras https://bivaldi.gva.es/es/consulta/registro.cmd?id=318 https://www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra/vicente-blasco-ibanez--ese-diedro-de-luces-y-de-sombras/ Confesiones, 1911- Parte I http://elargonautavalenciano.blogspot.com/search/label/A%C3%B1o%201911 Vicente Blasco Ibáñez : ese diedro de luces y de sombras https://bivaldi.gva.es/es/consulta/registro.cmd?id=318 https://www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra/vicente-blasco-ibanez--ese-diedro-de-luces-y-de-sombras/ REIG, Ramiro, “L’ascensió de Blasco a la glòria”, El País – Quadern [CV], 21-XBlasco Ibáñez i la identitat col·lectiva valenciana... 186 prometeo. Revista de la Casa Museo Blasco Ibáñez 2004, p. 2. PORQUE NO VOLVERÉ A COMPRAR LOTERÍA https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2015/12/22/porque-no-volvere-a-comprar-loteria/
If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx In this week's episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Dr. Jamie Tartar and Julius Thomas to discuss the science of optimal performance, focusing on sleep, stress, and the biology of stress. They explain how these factors affect the body and mind, emphasizing the importance of sleep for both disease prevention and high performance. They also share insights on managing stress and the power of mindset in achieving healthy well-being. Dr. Jaime Tartar is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Julius Thomas is the Founder of Optimal Performance and a former NFL athlete. Don't miss out on this episode as Haylie, Dr. Tartar, and Julius share practical advice, research findings, and personal experiences to help you enhance your health and achieve peak performance. Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy Donate to ME/CFS Research: https://givecampus.com/b3yrwb Learn more about INIM's Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html Dr. Jaime Tartar is the chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She co-created the university's neuroscience program and has served as its director since 2015. Dr. Tartar holds a B.S. from NSU, an M.A. from Florida Atlantic University, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Florida. Her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School focused on sleep neurobiology. She is also the president of the Society for NeuroSports, which bridges exercise science and neuroscience. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-tartar-1545889/ Julius Thomas is a former NFL player who transitioned to a career in psychology. He is currently a pre-doctoral psychology student focusing on mental health and wellness. Thomas's interest in psychology was sparked by his experiences as a professional athlete, leading him to explore the psychological aspects of athlete performance and mental health. He is involved in research and internships to deepen his understanding of psychological practices. Additionally, Julius is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, particularly within the sports community. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-thomas-m-s-95aaa9182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julius_thomas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julius_Thomas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliusThomas80 —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM #Sleep #SleepHealth #OptimalPerformance #SleepScience #Stress #StressManagement #Neuroscience #DiseasePrevention #CognitiveHealth #PositiveMindset #AthleteHealth
This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss how Whataburger helped Texans through a blackout, share their thoughts on the wedding that served instant ramen, and cover the etymology of the pickle. For this week's Taste Test, they try kangaroo tartar while on their trip to Melbourne, Australia. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ya sí que no nos libramos del calor extremo, y para combatirlo nada mejor que platos fáciles, ligeros y frescos como el que nos propone nuestro cocinero sevillano con tres ingredientes de bandera: el tomate, la fresa y el aguacate
"In Kazan, in 1579, the nine-year old Matrona, whose parents' home had burned down in a fire, had a dream in which she beheld an icon of the Theotokos and heard a voice commanding her to recover this icon from the ashes of the ruined house. The icon was found wrapped in an old piece of cloth under the stove, where it may have been hidden during the Tartar invasions. The icon was finally brought to the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, where it became renowned for the healings that the Mother of God wrought through it for the blind... The icon of Kazan is one of the most beloved icons of the Mother of God in Russia." (Great Horologion)
This is the account of the perilous mission of Michael Strogoff, courier for Czar Alexander II, who is sent from Moscow to the besieged city of Irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the Czar, has taken his last stand against a Tartar rebellion led by the fearsome Feofar-Khan. When telegraph lines are cut between the Russian Far East and the mainland, Strogoff must make his way through hostile territory to warn the governor of the return of the traitor Ivan Ogareff, a disgraced former officer who seeks vengeance against the Tsar's family by the destruction of Irkutsk. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is the account of the perilous mission of Michael Strogoff, courier for Czar Alexander II, who is sent from Moscow to the besieged city of Irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the Czar, has taken his last stand against a Tartar rebellion led by the fearsome Feofar-Khan. When telegraph lines are cut between the Russian Far East and the mainland, Strogoff must make his way through hostile territory to warn the governor of the return of the traitor Ivan Ogareff, a disgraced former officer who seeks vengeance against the Tsar's family by the destruction of Irkutsk. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is the account of the perilous mission of Michael Strogoff, courier for Czar Alexander II, who is sent from Moscow to the besieged city of Irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the Czar, has taken his last stand against a Tartar rebellion led by the fearsome Feofar-Khan. When telegraph lines are cut between the Russian Far East and the mainland, Strogoff must make his way through hostile territory to warn the governor of the return of the traitor Ivan Ogareff, a disgraced former officer who seeks vengeance against the Tsar's family by the destruction of Irkutsk. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is the account of the perilous mission of Michael Strogoff, courier for Czar Alexander II, who is sent from Moscow to the besieged city of Irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the Czar, has taken his last stand against a Tartar rebellion led by the fearsome Feofar-Khan. When telegraph lines are cut between the Russian Far East and the mainland, Strogoff must make his way through hostile territory to warn the governor of the return of the traitor Ivan Ogareff, a disgraced former officer who seeks vengeance against the Tsar's family by the destruction of Irkutsk. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is the account of the perilous mission of Michael Strogoff, courier for Czar Alexander II, who is sent from Moscow to the besieged city of Irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the Czar, has taken his last stand against a Tartar rebellion led by the fearsome Feofar-Khan. When telegraph lines are cut between the Russian Far East and the mainland, Strogoff must make his way through hostile territory to warn the governor of the return of the traitor Ivan Ogareff, a disgraced former officer who seeks vengeance against the Tsar's family by the destruction of Irkutsk. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is the account of the perilous mission of Michael Strogoff, courier for Czar Alexander II, who is sent from Moscow to the besieged city of Irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the Czar, has taken his last stand against a Tartar rebellion led by the fearsome Feofar-Khan. When telegraph lines are cut between the Russian Far East and the mainland, Strogoff must make his way through hostile territory to warn the governor of the return of the traitor Ivan Ogareff, a disgraced former officer who seeks vengeance against the Tsar's family by the destruction of Irkutsk. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This social meal is a tradition in communities across the United States for a couple of dovetailing (fishtailing?) reasons. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind the Friday fish fry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weasel (in for Henry Lake) says t's National Tartar Sauce Day, he isn't a fan of condiments, and do you have any strange eating habits?, Weasel gives his thoughts on this years Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominees, odd Florida stories and Headlines.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of oral health for dental and microbiome health and general physical and mental well-being. I explain science-supported protocols for strengthening your teeth and gums, including how to remineralize your teeth. I cover the best approaches and timing for brushing and flossing, tongue, gum, and oral microbiome care and how oral health is critically important to offset metabolic, cardiac, and brain diseases, including dementia. I also discuss proper nutrition for oral health, fluoride, and how sugar and mouth breathing can accelerate tooth decay. This episode ought to be of interest to everyone seeking to improve their physical health, mental health, and lifespan, given the critical role that oral health plays in all of these. For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Mateína: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Oral Health (00:03:28) Sponsors: Mateina, ROKA & Helix Sleep (00:07:13) Oral Health Quiz (00:13:53) Teeth Biology, Cavity Repair (00:20:01) Mouth, Gums, Saliva (00:27:23) Sponsor: AG1 (00:28:51) Cavity Formation, Bacteria, Sugar, Acidity (00:35:10) Teeth Remineralization, Fluoride, Water (00:42:57) Sponsor: InsideTracker (00:43:58) Tools: The “Do Nots” of Oral Health, Mouth Breathing (00:54:48) Tools: Fasting & Teeth Remineralization; Nighttime Toothbrushing (01:03:23) Proper Teeth Brushing; Tooth Sensitivity & Gums (01:08:16) Bacteria, Plaque & Tartar; Tooth Polishing (01:11:02) Proper Flossing Technique, Waterpik; Children & Flossing (01:14:23) Tool: Xylitol, Bacteria & Cavity Prevention (01:19:43) Toothpastes: Xylitol, Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite (01:22:38) Mouthwash & Alcohol, Antiseptic Mouthwash (01:26:29) Tools: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide?, Salt Water Rinse (01:32:36) Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Nitric Oxide (01:34:52) Tools: Canker Sore Prevention & Gut Microbiome; Sleep (01:37:47) Tools: Tongue Brushing; Toothbrush Care (01:41:38) Teeth Sealants; Metal Fillings, Mercury, Mastic Gum; Root Canals (01:48:43) Dentist Visits, Daily Routines & Oral Health (01:54:17) Practices for Oral Health, Oil Pulling (01:58:21) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer
In this video, I'm going to show you how to make natural toothpaste to help eliminate tartar and prevent it from coming back. Tartar is a calcified, pale, yellow, hard substance that accumulates on your teeth. It can lead to gingivitis as well as bad breath. Tartar is made up of a colony of bacteria that survives in something called a biofilm. Biofilms contain bacteria, fungi, yeast, and candida. Tartar biofilms ferment carbohydrates in your mouth and release lactic acid, which can leach away your calcium and cause cavities. Many ancient cultures used natural toothpaste, but these recipes were very abrasive and wore down the teeth. This homemade toothpaste recipe is far more gentle yet still effective at removing plaque. To make this toothpaste, combine the following ingredients: •3 drops of either clove oil, peppermint oil, or cinnamon oil, or a pinch of turmeric powder •¼ teaspoon hydrogen peroxide •¼ teaspoon baking soda •¼ teaspoon raw honey or manuka honey •½ cup water Mix these ingredients and brush your teeth with the mixture using a soft bristle toothbrush twice per day. Vitamin K2 has also shown promising results in removing and preventing tartar buildup. DATA: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://vibrantblueoils.com/essential... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16297...
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Today, I'm going to cover the earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies. There are many different nutrients to cover, but today, we're going to talk about the top thirteen (plus one bonus). You can find a more comprehensive list of the earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies on my website. Earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies 1. Vitamin A deficiency #1 sign: Difficulty seeing in the dark 2. Vitamin B1 deficiency #1 sign: Nervous tension 3. Vitamin C deficiency #1 sign: Swollen or red gums with slight bleeding 4. Vitamin D deficiency #1 sign: Bone pain 5. Vitamin E deficiency #1 sign: Muscle weakness 6. Vitamin K1 deficiency #1 sign: Excessive bruising 7. Vitamin K2 deficiency #1 sign: Tartar buildup 8. Calcium deficiency #1 sign: Chronic cough 9. Iodine deficiency #1 sign: Breast tenderness 10. Sodium deficiency #1 sign: Overall weakness 11. Magnesium deficiency #1 sign: Loss of energy 12. Potassium deficiency #1 sign: Pounding in your ears when trying to sleep 13. Selenium deficiency #1 sign: Brain fog 14. Zinc deficiency #1 sign: Getting out of breath upon exertion
Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Bryan Ardis – Dr. Ardis will dive into the emotional and physical causes of kidney stones, bladder stones, bloating gas, and heartburn. Tartar on your teeth, all forms of cancers, including leukemias, and all forms of cardiomyopathies known as heart diseases. You should be excited to learn what the emotional underlying causes mentally are of physical problems, including cancers...
Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Bryan Ardis – Dr. Ardis will dive into the emotional and physical causes of kidney stones, bladder stones, bloating gas, and heartburn. Tartar on your teeth, all forms of cancers, including leukemias, and all forms of cardiomyopathies known as heart diseases. You should be excited to learn what the emotional underlying causes mentally are of physical problems, including cancers...
Do your kids not let you get anything done? Or do you feel like you have to cater to them when they are home all day? Or are you like me and feel guilty if you aren't giving them your full attention 24/7 but you need an hour to cross some things off your to-do list?Well, This week Amma Lisa shares why independent play is so beneficial to our little ones and how to set it up for success in our own homes so that we could get an hour or two to finish up our holiday planning/shopping.Amma teaches us how to set up water play, sensory bins, and homemade playdough! So much fun!
Today, we're going to talk about what causes calcium deposits and the best remedies for calcium deposits. Top causes of calcium deposits and natural remedies: 1. Inflammation Natural solutions: • Keep the joints in motion • Vitamin D3 • Omega-3 fatty acids 2. Alkalosis Natural solutions: • Apple cider vinegar • Betaine hydrochloride • Healthy Keto® • Cal-Amo (Standard Process) 3. Hypercalcemia Natural solutions: • Avoid taking too many calcium supplements • Vitamin D3 4. Hyperparathyroidism Natural solutions: • Vitamin D3 5. Low phosphorus Natural solution: • Phosfood (Standard Process) 6. Biofilms 7. Low vitamin K2 Natural solutions (foods high in K2): • Hard cheeses • Soft cheeses • Butter • Eggs • Sauerkraut 8. Low magnesium Natural solutions: • Leafy greens • Electrolyte powder
Last time we spoke about the battle of Beijing. General Gaselee and the 8 nation alliance began a grand march upon Beijing. They fought numerous battles at places like Beicang and Yangcun utterly routing the Qing and Boxer forces. The road to Beijing was laid bare open to them, lest it not be for the extreme summer heat which took the lives of many. The Russians attempted to outrace everyone else to Beijing, but quickly bit off more than they could chew. Ultimately the British were the first ones to enter the foreign legations. The besieged foreigners in the legations had been met with a last ditch effort by the Qing to overrun them, but they held on for dear life. Now Beijing was being occupied by the 8 nation alliance. What was to become of the Qing officials, of Empress Dowager Cixi? How would justice be served? #67 The Boxer Rebellion part 7: The Boxer Protocol 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. Usually you would assume the story was won and done. The 8 national alliance was flooding into Beijing, as they say “the cavalry had arrived”, but it was not over. The next day of August 15th saw more violence. The French deployed 4 artillery pieces onto the Tartar wall and began bombarding the pink walls of the Imperial City. Meanwhile General Chaffee was mounting an assault upon the Imperial city alongside the American forces who were battering their way through a series of courtyards trying to get to the Imperial Cities southern gate. Their ultimate objective was the Forbidden City. When it seemed they were within reach of the Forbidden City, suddenly General Chaffee commanded a withdrawal. The commanders had been arguing at a conference and they all agreed that the 8 nation alliance should take a more conciliatory approach towards the Qing government. Everyone was wondering whether the Emperor and Empress Dowager remained within the Forbidden city. If there was to be a conciliation at all, they would be needed. Rumors began to emerge stating if the Empress Dowager were still in the city, she would most likely commit suicide rather than be taken prisoner. Lenox Simpson was trying to investigate the situation, riding up to the Imperial City where he discovered a terrified Eunuch huddled in a Qing guardhouse in the outer wall. He asked the eunuch how many forces guarded the Forbidden city and the whereabouts of the Emperor and Empress Dowager. The Eunuch blurted out “The Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and indeed, the whole Court, had disappeared—had fled, was gone.” There are countless tales of how it occurred, the dramatic flight of the Qing court. It is most likely the decision to flee Beijing came about in the early hours of August 15th. One account given by magistrate Wu Yung claimed he helped the Empress Dowager flee. Cixi was disguised in dark blue clothes of a Chinese peasant woman, they even clipped her nails, go google a picture of Cixi, imagine clipping those things haha. Allegedly Cixi told Wu Yung as she was hastily grabbing some personal belongs “Who would have thought it would come to this?” Of the things she hastily grabbed, one was a precious bloodstone that she believed protect her through all dangers. She boarded one of three wooden carts, and Cixi forcefully grabbed the emperor not allowing him to be taken as a hostage, alongside her niece and the heir apparent. The Imperial concubines were forbidden to accompany them and made tearful farewell. It is said Emperor Guangxu's favorite concubine begged to take her with him, prompting Cixi who hated the girl to demand she be tossed down a well. Apparently the Eunuchs rolled the poor girl up in a carpet and literally tossed her down a well in front of Emperor Guangxu, which is hardcore? Another account has it that Cixi tricked the girl by telling her “We will all stay where we are, but we cannot allow ourselves to be taken alive by Western barbarians. There is only one way out for you and me—we must both die. It is easy. You go first—I promise to follow you.” Then the Eunuch tossed her in the well, one other account has the Eunuchs simply tossing the girl down the well after the imperial party departed because they didn't like her. Can't help but picture Varies from GOT leading eunuchs to get revenge on a royal family haha. Empress Dowager Cixi had fled the Imperial city once before, in fact 40 years prior during the 2nd opium war. Was a symbolic moment. Back then she had apparently told the Emperor to stay in the city lest the British and French raze Beijing to the ground, this time she did the opposite. On August 10th, Cixi had made an imperial decree ordering General Jung Lu and some other Qing officials to remain in Beijing and maintain the government in exile. The royal party fled through roads filled with others fleeing the city. Their eunuch planners assumed they would buy provisions along the way, but when they entered the countryside they found it completely devastated. On August 17th the royal party made it to the small town of Huailai, north of Beijing. The Boxers and disaffected troops had devastated the town so much, there was only a bowl of millet and green bean porridge to serve the Empress Dowager. Apparently to this she said to her host “In time of distress this is enough. Can I at this time say what is good and what is not good?” From Huailai they traveled to Kalgan and Tatung, near the Mongolian plateau, before they turned towards Taiyuan. Now being so far from Beijing they felt safer and thus instead of conducting themselves under the guise as peasants they now openly showed themselves and told people they were performing an official tour of inspection. It is said by Wu Yung the empress dowager enjoyed talking to him and told him “talk as you please”, and she herself took a large interest in talking to locals and visiting temples and attractions. Wu Yung theorized she had been cooped up for so long in the imperial city, the outside world fascinated her. The mule litters were replaced with sedan chairs, Cixi began wearing luxurious Manchu garb and regrew her fingernails. Soon the royal party were issuing edicts and receiving reports on the situation of the court in Beijing. Countless governors, viceroys and other Qing officials flocked to pay respects and tribute to the royal party. They stayed in Taiyuan for 3 weeks at the home of Yuxiang where he boasted to Cixi of how many foreigners he executed. However the Taiyuan massacre meant the foreigners might come to the city for revenge, so the royal party continued southwest towards Sian, the old capital of the Tang dynasty. This was territory held by General Dong Fuxiang whose troops were the primary ones escorting the royal party. It was under Dong Fuxiang's protection the royal party now hunkered down for winter. It is said Guangxu's nephew began drawing pictures of demons and would often sketch a large tortoise with the name Yuan Shikai on its back. You see the tortoise was a symbol of homosexuality, thus it was to insult Yuan Shikai who was seen as an enemy who betrayed Guangxu. It is also said Guangxu took the pictures, hung them up on walls and fired crossbows at them. Personally this story to me sounds like an author giving a bit of foreshadowing flavor, for Yuan Shikai would perform even greater betrayals later on. Indeed Yuan Shikai is kind of a meme on my personal channel, over there I have to the point of me writing this script, covered 1830-1932 thus far for Chinese-Japanese history. Yuan Shikai is a behemoth when it comes to the formation of modern day China and honestly his story is interesting to say the least. If you ever want to jump into the future, just check out my content at the Pacific War channel on the Xinhai revolution and China's warlord era episodes, or better yet the full China warlord documentary that encompasses pretty much all of it. Anyways. Back over in Beijing, news of the flight of the Qing court was not met with surprise by the foreigners. Now the foreigners were uncertain what to do next. For some it was a bit reminiscent of Napoleon's arrival to a deserted Moscow, without the highest ranking Qing officials, what could they do? Meanwhile, one place that was still under threat was Peitang. Over at the Peitang Cathedral the foreigners had been fighting for their lives the entire time. When news emerged that the foreign legations had been rescued, everyone in the Cathedral at Peitang rejoiced awaiting their own rescue. The Cathedral was the only Christian building within the Imperial city that was able to hold on and defend itself. It was a miracle they managed to do so. The commander of 30 French marines sent by Pichon on June 1st to help out at Peitang was Lt Paul Henry. At the age of just 23, Bishop Favier had to say of his conduct “he was as pious as he is brave— a true Breton.” Henry had been given an impossible task, to defend an area with around 1400 yards of wall 12-15 feet high with a tiny amount of troops. Henry had the men dig trenches, erect parapets, and used the Cathedral as a last stronghold if they were overrun. The first week of June saw fires erupt throughout the capital and gunfire could be heard everywhere. Bishop Favier looked out from the top of the cathedral to see on the 13th and 14th churches and cathedrals in Beijing being razed to the ground. Refugees poured into Peitang Cathedral more and more, and on the 15th a group of Catholic sisters and children were running from Boxers to the cathedral with Favier giving this account of the scene “Their leader, on horse, is a lama or bonze [priest]; he precedes an immense red flag, surrounded by young Boxers who have undergone the incantations and are likewise dressed in red. They burned perfumed sticks, prostrated themselves on entering our street to the south, and then advanced in compact bands”. The French marines allowed them to reach 200 yards from the barricades before unleashing a volley wounded 50 and sending them fleeing. By June 18th, Henry worried about enemy artillery and tried to fortify the defenses more so. On the 20th, news of von Kettelers death came, Pichon sent a message to Favier, there was no hope of fleeing Beijing. 3420 people, two thirds of which were women and children were trapped in Peitang. Their defenses were comically small, 30 French and a dozen Italian marines, whose commander was Lt Olivieri aged 25. The able bodied Chinese christians volunteered to bolster the forces, making spears, brandishing some knives and a few were given rifles by the marines. June 22nd saw Krupp guns firing upon Peitang shattering windows and sending bricks flying. The main gate to Peitang was being battered by shells. Lt Henry led a sortie of 4 marines and 30 Chinese christians to seize the artillery piece hitting the main gate. They managed to seize it, losing 2 Chinese in the process. The next day simply saw more artillery bombardment. By the 26th, all the buildings near Peitang were ablaze and Boxers were seen erecting ladders and scaffoldings against the walls. The defenders were being pot shotted at every day. On the 27th Henrys second in command Jouannic was shot in the shoulder and would die 3 days later. By July 1st the defenders of Peitang began to eat mule and horse as they ran out of vegetables. Smallpox broke out amongst the children, by July 3rd 15 were dying per day. The french marines began making scarecrows to help against snipers. It turned out the watchmakers amongst their Chinese christians were capable of creating cartridges for Mausers and other guns. The defenders were able to manufacture powder for cannons with things they seized from the surrounding enemy during sorties. The men fired only 100 rounds per day, Henry noted on July 5th 13 rounds were only fired, on the 14th 74. Famine was more threatening than lack of ammunition. On July 6th Henry checked rations and estimated they could hold out for 20 days. The Boxers began manufacturing exploding missiles that they lobbed at the cathedral. These were a sort of fire pot, a container carrying around three pounds of gunpowder with long fuses. On a single day the Boxers tossed more than 250 of these, but the defenders ingeniously put buckets, casks and even bathtubs full of water everywhere to fight the emerging fires. The Qing artillery smashed the cathedrals clock tower and walls without mercy. On July 18th, the defenders were countermining when a mine exploded killing 25 and injuring 28. One French marine described the carnage “where bits of waste meat were being dragged out, fragments of flesh and severed limbs were spattered about and part of someone's chest was smashed against a wall”. Qing troops atop the Imperial City walls fired down upon the defenders at all times. By July 28th rations were a meager 8 ounces of food per day. On July 30th the Qing assaulted the north wall, setting the cathedral roof on fire. Henry tried rallying the men and took a bullet in the neck and another into his side. Henry died in the arms of a priest 20 minutes later and was buried beneath a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Cathedral garden. Olivieri took command after his death. The Qing and Boxers seemed emboldened and began firing arrows with messages to the Christian Chinese urging them to abandon the foreigners and return to the old ways. “You, Christians, shut up in the Pei-tang, reduced to the greatest misery, eating leaves of trees, why do you resist? We have leveled cannon and set mines against you, and you will be destroyed in a short time. You have been deceived by the devils of Europe; return to the ancient religion . . . deliver up Bishop Favier and the others, and you will have saved your lives, and we will give you to eat. If you do not do so, you, your wives and children, will all be cut into pieces.” It is said the Boxers believed Bishop Favier was a demon who was using an invulnerability spell by smearing menstrual blood over his faced and nailing naked women and dead fetuses to the Cathedral walls. They also believed the foreigners posed a weapon called “the ten thousand woman flag” woven from female pubic hair which stole power from the Boxer gods. Gotta hand it to their imagination. Despite the messages, the Chinese Christians stayed put. By August 2nd the besieged were starving and began trying to capture stray dogs to eat. On August 5th, Favier wrote this “we can resist balls, bullets, and bombs, but there is no defense against famine.” On August 10th, 400 pounds of rice and a mule were all that remained. Favier was forced to send Christian Chinese out in desperation to try and reach the foreign legation for help. Many were flayed, beheaded and put in spikes near Peitang. On August 12th a violent explosion shook Peitang a giant mine had gone off causing a crater 7 yards deep and 40 yards wide. It buried 5 Italian marines with Olivieri and 80 Chinese. Olivieri recounted being saved with the burial “They succeeded in uncovering one of my hands, and finding it still warm, redoubled their efforts until my whole body was free”. However his men were mutilated and dying. The mine had caused a large breach in the wall and the enemy could easily have stormed Peitang, but they didn't. Another mine went off the following day, but the enemy did not storm Peitang. Just when it seemed they were all going to die on August 14th the defender heard Boxers scream out “The devils from Europe are approaching!” The Boxers were also screaming at the defenders of Peitang that they would all be massacred before their rescuers got to them. But Oliveiri and the defenders watch as Qing banners were lowered from walls, Qing soldiers and Boxers were beginning to flee. By 5pm they saw europeans on the walls waving an american flag. The defenders waited for their rescue on August 15th, but no one was coming. Olivieri worried the relief force had been repelled. Then suddenly Japanese troops climbed over the walls and stormed into Peitang. Olivieri rushed over shouting “we are saved!”. The other members of the 8 nation alliance were rather shocked by the actions of the Japanese, Peitang was a French responsibility. The French force that entered Beijing however was too small to fight their way to Peitang. As General Frey noted “What was our surprise to see ahead of us between 250 and 300 Japanese whose presence nobody could explain.” The Japanese without any fuss simply did the deed on their own merit. Peitang saw 400 people including 166 children die during the siege, unlike the fight for the legations Peitang never had a single day of rest. There was no truce for Peitang, the defenders fought every single day. As Favier assessed the damage in Beijing he had this to say “In Pekin, three churches, seven large chapels, the colleges, hospitals—all are destroyed. . . . The Peitang . . . damaged by shells, is the only building undestroyed. . . . In short, the ruin is almost entire, the work of forty years is nearly annihilated; the courage of missionaries, nevertheless, is not on the wane; we shall begin over again.” As Bishop Favier wandered Beijing, he estimated perhaps 30,000 catholics had been killed. News emerged that 200 foreign nuns, priests, missionaries and their family members had been murdered. Half the population of Beijing fled in terror as the foreign armies flooded in. Many Qing officials committed suicide, many Chinese women with bound feet likewise did so. The special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, Dr. E.J Dillon wrote “Chinese women honestly believed that no more terrible fate could overtake them than to fall alive into the hands of Europeans and Christians. It is to be feared that they were right.” Dillon personally saw the corpses of women who had been raped and bayoneted to death. Luella Miner within the foreign legation had this to say of the matter “The conduct of the Russian soldiers is atrocious, the French are not much better, and the Japanese are looting and burning without mercy.... Women and girls by hundreds have committed suicide to escape a worse fate at the hands of Russian and Japanese brutes. Our American soldiers saw them jumping into the river and into wells, in Tungchow. Twelve girls in one well, and one mother was drowning two of her little children in a large water jar.” Roger Keyes added his own account “Every Chinaman . . . was treated as a Boxer by the Russian and French troops, and the slaughter of men, women, and children in retaliation was revolting.” A British officer, Major Luke, told Keyes that “he had never seen anything more horrible, and some of his young Marines were literally sick”. Lenox Simpson stated he say British Indian forces molesting female Chinese christians until they were flogged by some foreign women. It is said the Japanese had planned ahead of time for the situation. According to Roger Keyes “their Government had wisely taken the precaution of sending their ‘regimental wives' [prostitutes] with them, and they were established in houses at Tientsin and Peking directly the troops settled down”. The first days of the occupation saw indiscriminate looting and rape by all nationalities. The allied commander in chief von Waldersee who only arrived in late september wrote “Every nationality accords the palm to some other in respect to the art of plundering, but it remains the fact that each and all of them went in hot and strong for plunder.” On August 18th all the diplomats and military commanders met at the Russian legation to discuss how to go about reprisals against the Qing. The Germans argued for severe punishment because of Von Kettelers murder, they wanted a punitive expedition and to raze the Imperial city. The Russians favored a more conciliatory line in northern China, but of course something I have not talked about was going on, the Russians had basically invaded Manchuria. One thing they all agreed upon was an enormous victory parade through the Imperial City, a grand humiliation. Each nation scrambled to be the first in the parade, the Russians argued they had the largest force, which was a lie, it was the Japanese. There are countless photographs of the foreign armies in the city and of the parade, but to give a brief description on August 28th George Morrison stated “the appearance of the French troops, complaining that there was every excuse for their uniforms to be dirty but that the faces of many of the men should be so too was quite inexcusable. The French looked singularly decadent in blue dungaree and that their commander, General Frey, was small and pot-bellied. He thought the Cossacks were “heavy” and “rough” but that the Germans looked “splendid” and the Japanese officers “very smart.” The British, by contrast, looked ather “rag tag and bobtail.” The dignity of the occasion was further undermined by the ineptitude of the Russian band, which could not keep pace with eight successive national anthems and found itself blasting out the “Marseillaise” as the Italians marched past the saluting base”. An army of eunuchs escorted by Qing officials brought the foreigners into the Forbidden city which saw looting. Indeed the looting of the capital of China by the 8 nation alliance is probably one of the largest looting accounts in human history, one of the sources I am using has an entire chapter dedicated to only story accounts of what was stolen and by whom, but its simply too much to delve into. Many museums today hold stolen items from this event. Within 24 hours of taking the city not a race of Boxers existed. There was a wild Boxer hunt that saw much horror. Daily executions occurred as described to us by George Morrison “The execution and the long drawn out neck. The butcher with his apron. The executioner tearing open his long coat—the grunt as he brought down the knife—the dogs lapping up the blood—the closeness of the head to the ground, the face nearly touching.” Apparently the Germans got their prisoners to dig their own trench before being shot in the back of the head. During september the allies were awaiting the arrival of von Waldersee, but a number of military operations were mounted against Boxer strongholds in the Beijing region. Von Waldersee arrived to Beijing in October assuming command and established his HQ in Cixi's palace in the forbidden city. Von Waldersee decided punitive expeditions needed to be increased and Germany began taking the lead in several dozen. The countryside was butchered in a wild hunt for Boxers. Civilians, Qing soldiers, Qing officials, just about anyone faced numerous foreign troops who killed or abused them. Von Waldersee faced a more daunting task however, peace negotiations. There was a mutual distrust amongst the nations and conflicts broke out often. Li Hongzhang, poor old Li Hongzhang and Prince Qing were appointed the imperial plenipotentiary powers and only arrived in Beijing in October. The first meeting was held on Christmas Eve between them and the foreign ministers. Li Hongzhang was not present due to illness. The foreign ministers questioned whether the Qing plenipotentiaries were even real agents of the Emperor or Qing government in exile. Prince Qing managed to convince them he held authority. The allies pondered if the dynasty should change, but it was quickly apparent the Manchu would never allow for such a thing. All the ministers agreed the Manchu dynasty should remain on the throne. Then they pondered punishment of the guilty and a large indemnity on behalf of the Qing dynasty. The indemnity fee first brought up was 67,500,000 roughly 4.3 or so billion dollars by todays figures. The Americans argued it was far too high and would bankrupt China. American secretary of state John Hay sent a telegram to the great powers stating “America's policy was to bring permanent safety and peace to China and to preserve China's territorial integrity”. Von Waldersee would go on the record to say “the United States it seems to desire that nobody shall get anything out of China.” However on May 26th an imperial edict announced that the indemnity payment would be 67,500,000$ to be paid in full over 39 years. The sum was to be distributed as follows: Russia 28.97%, Germany 20.02%, France 15.75%, Britain 11.25%, Japan 7.73%, United States 7.32%, Italy 7.32%, Belgium 1.89%, Austria-Hungary 0.89%, Netherlands 0.17%, Spain 0.03%, Portugal 0.021%, Sweden and Norway 0.014%. The payment by the way would only be amortized on December 31st of 1940. Now the negotiations for punishments were a lot more complicated. The allies first wanted to see the executions of prominent pro-Boxer officials, which Empress Dowager Cixi wanted to avoid. Cixi made many counter proposals, but eventually was forced to hand over some officials. Yuxiang, the mastermind behind the Taiyuan massacre was reportedly executed, though notably there is a myth he simply went into exile. Qing official Ying Nien straggled himself, some other officials apparently were killed by having their mouths and nostrils stuffed with rice paper by eunuchs, which is a pretty weird one I must say, many were poisoned. Prince Duan and his brother escaped the death penalty and were exiled to Turkestan. Dong Fuxiang was too powerful to kill much to the dismay of the foreigners. Indeed his Muslim army in the northwest was the bulwark at the time, all he suffered was a demotion, but in reality he was now a major leading figure. Over 100 Qing officials were executed or exiled in the end. A peace treaty containing 12 articles was signed in the Spanish legation on September 7th of 1901 known as the Boxer Protocol. The Qing were prohibited from importing arms and ammunition for 2 years; the Taku forts were ordered to be destroyed; the legation quarters would receive special status; Boxers and Qing officials who had supported them would face justice; the Zongli Yamen was replaced with a foreign office; the Qing government was to prohibit under the pain of death, any membership for anti-foreign societies; civil examinations were suspended for 5 years in any area that saw violence against foreigners; the Emperor Guangxu was to apologize to Kaiser Wilhelm for the murder of Baron von Ketteler; Emperor Guangxu was to appoint Na't'ung to be a special envoy to be sent to apologize the Emperor Meiji for the murder of Mr. Sugiyama; the Qing government was to erect a commemorative arch over the spot Baron von Ketteler was killed; and at last the great powers would be allowed to occupy numerous important cities so as to make sure their legations were protected. Empress Dowager Cixi was surprised by the terms of the treaty and that she was not punished personally. Hell China was not required to surrender any more territory. Some members of her court argued China should continue the war and that the 8 nation alliance could not hope to face the interior of China. Some argued if Dong Fuxiang were to be allowed to raise his force to 50,000 he could dislodge the foreign encroachment. Cixi however was as much a pragmatist as she was conservative in her ways. If the allied nations would allow Emperor Guangxu and her to return to Beijing retaining their honor, she believed she had little to lose. She also was not a moron and understood exactly why the Boxer Protocol was made in the way it was, the great powers wanted to received payments and in order to do so, needed the Manchu to sit on the throne. She ordered Li Hongzhang to do all he could to re-establish relations with the foreign governments. She also ordered any decrees she made praising the Boxers to be expunged from the official records and secretly ordered all blame to be placed on Guangxu. She gave posthumous honors to all the progressive Qing officials she had beheaded during the siege and disinherited the heir apparent son of Prince Duan, whom apparently she did not like much. An imperial decree in the name of Emperor Guangxu announced “Our Sacred Mother's advanced age renders it necessary that we should take the greatest care of her health, so that she may attain to peaceful longevity; a long journey in the heat being evidently undesirable, we have fixed on the 19th day of the 7th Moon [1 September] to commence our return journey and are now preparing to escort Her Majesty.” The return to Beijing should be held as one of the greatest feats of public relations exercises in history, second only to Robert Downey Jr. The 700 mile journey began in October of 1901 seeing the imperial family carried in yellow sedan chairs, sparing no expense. George Morrison details it quite well “Along the frost-bound uneven tracks which serve for roads in northern China, an unending stream of laden wagons croaked and groaned through the short winter's day and on, guided by soldier torch-bearers through bitter nights to the appointed stopping places. But for the Empress Dowager and the Emperor there was easy journeying and a way literally made smooth. Throughout its entire distance the road over which the Imperial palanquins were carried had been converted into a smooth, even surface of shining clay, soft and noiseless under foot; not only had every stone been removed but as the procession approached gangs of men were employed in brushing the surface with feather brooms. At intervals of about ten miles, well-appointed rest-houses had been built.The cost of this King's highway, quite useless of course for the ordinary traffic of the country, was stated by a native contractor to amount to fifty Mexican dollars for every eight yards—say, £1,000 per mile—the clay having to be carried in some places from a great distance. As an example of the lavish expenditure of the Court and its officials in a land where squalor is a pervading feature, this is typical.” The Empress Dowager crossed the yellow river in a gilded, lacquered, dragon shaped barge after offering wine and incense to the river god. Believe it or not, the last part of the journey was done by train and Empress Dowager Cixi looked excited to be in what she called an “iron centipede”. Everyone in Beijing was given an imperial decree to graciously permit them to watch the royal family return to the Imperial Court. We are told “As Cixi got out of her chair, the Empress glanced up at the smoke-blackened walls and saw us: a row of foreigners . . . and, looking up at us, lifted her closed hands under her chin, and made a series of little bows.” Cixi was a lover of theatricals and made sure it was a hell of a show. Within days foreign ministers were summoned to present themselves to the Emperor and for the first time officially enter the forbidden city. On February the 1st Cixi invited the ladies of diplomats to her. The foreign community nor Cixi could know it, but the Boxer rebellion was to be one of the last nails in a coffin made for the Qing dynasty. 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. And so the Boxer rebellion excluding some events in Manchuria was ended. The Boxer protocol ushered in a brand new Qing dynasty that surely would survive the test of time and not succumb to an agonizing death as the people of China could take it no longer.
Last time we spoke about the battle for Tientsin. Tientsin had be relieved momentarily of its siege, but the Boxers and Qing forces quickly went back to work assaulting the foreign held part of the city. Forces from the great powers began arriving at Taku, heading for Tientsin to finally lift its siege once and for all. The battle against the Chinese held part of the city was to be the bloodiest battle of the Boxer Rebellion and it was the Japanese who ushered in victory. The southern and eastern gates of Tientsin were breached as the foreign troops sent the Qing and Boxer forces fleeing. Now with Tientsin firmly in their hands and with even more troops arriving by the day, the new 8 Nation alliance was preparing for a march upon Beijing. Would this new international force be able to get to Beijing quickly enough to save the besieged foreign community there? #66 The Boxer Rebellion part 6: The Fall of Beijing 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. German Field Marshal Alfred von Waldersee was chosen to be the supreme allied commander, but he was in Germany with his soldiers set to depart on August 18th. Meanwhile Lt General Sir Alfred Gaselee was at Tientsin and he managed to get the Americans to back him temporarily to be the leader of the new 8 Nation alliance. I would like to note, General Yamaguchi Motomi was the highest ranking officer present at Tientsin during this time, but non-white racism disallowed the other commanders to allow him to take command. It was estimated by most of the great powers that some 50-70 thousand troops would be necessary to march upon Beijing, Gaselee had 22,000. 10,000 Japanese, 4000 Russian, 3000 British, 2000 Americans, 800 French, 200 Germans, 100 Austrians and 100 Italians. Telegraph lines were cut, the railway was damaged and many of the Great powers advised waiting for more troops before marching. But the British and Americans threatened to go it alone if they did not march at once. Back in Beijing the truce had gradually died down and now the foreigners lived in a confused paradox. At one moment the Zongli Yamen would send them gifts of food and assure them protection, the next they were plotting their death. The hostilities had resumed while the Zongli Yamen began publicly stating any soldier caught firing on the legations would be beheaded. It was unbelievably contradictory. Rumor also had it Li Hongzhang had been appointed the negotiator for peace talks and would soon send telegrams to the foreign governments. On August 12th, Prince Qing sent a message indicating the Zongli Yamen intended to have a meeting with the ministers the very next day. The foreign community hoped this meant a relief force was close to Beijing and that the Qing were panicking. They had all received information two days prior from General Gaselee stating “Strong force of Allies advancing. Twice defeated enemy. Keep up your spirits.” They also received a message from General Fukushima stating “Probable date of arrival at Peking August 13 or 14.” The legation defenders morale had thus boosted considerably, but they were still under a violent siege taking the lives of people every day. Bullets and shrapnel peppered them each day and the Qing forces seemed even more aggressive, planting their banners just 20 yards from the defenders outposts. In fact some of the banners bore the name of a General they had not heard of until that point, it was our old friend Yuxian. Yuxian had been appointed governor of Shanxi province and reigned a campaign of terror against Christians and foreigners there. On July 9th, it was rumored Yuxian had executed 44 foreigners including women and children from some missionary families whom he had personally invited to the provincial capital, Taiyuan under the guise he was going to protect them. It is disputed by historians who were the actual culprits who killed the foreigners, but the incident became known as the Taiyuan massacre. What is known, by the later half of 1900, Shanxi saw as many as 2000 Christians murdered. It seemed Empress Dowager Cixi brought Yuxian over to Beijing as a last-ditch effort to overrun the foreigners. The tenacity of the besiegers had increased exponentially, as told to us by Lenox Simpson “all thoughts of relief have been pushed into the middle distance—and even beyond—by the urgent business we have now on hand. . . . What stupendous quantities of ammunition have been loosed-off on us . . . what tons of lead and nickel! Some of our barricades have been so eaten away by this fire, that there is but little left, and we are forced to lie prone on the ground hour after hour.... The Chinese guns are also booming again, and shrapnel and segment are tearing down trees and outhouses, bursting through walls, splintering roofs, and wrecking our strongest defenses more and more.” The commanders of the Gaselee force figured they would be facing roughly 70,000 Qing soldiers and anything between 50-100 thousand boxers between them and Beijing. They had roughly 70 artillery pieces, and lacked any real cavalry, aside from a few Cossacks. There was some Japanese cavalry, but their horses turned out to not be able to face the heat, 60 out of 400 of them would not make it to Beijing. So they were going to be mostly an infantry force. The commander chose to take the exact same route to Beijing that the British and French took during the second opium war, rather fitting if you ask me. They departed on August the 4th and the first battle they would face was at Beicang. Their intelligence reported General Dong Fuxiang had deployed roughly 20,000 troops at Beicang, though in reality it was around 11,000. The British, Americans and Japanese advanced along the west side of the river, while the French and Russians marched on its east. As the army approached Beicang on August the 4th they camped outside near the Xigu fort arsenal, the very same arsenal Seymour and his expedition had come across. The commanders planned to have the British, Americans and Japanese turn the right flank of the Qing while the Russians and French turned their left flank on the opposite side of the Hai river. At 3am the Japanese launched their attack under the cover of allied artillery and they quickly seized a Qing battery on the extreme right of their defense lines. They then pushed forward on the flank as an artillery duel between the Qing and allies raged for half and hour. During the duel, a Japanese regiment performed a direct assault on a Qing position along the river. The Japanese requested some cavalry aid from the British, but it failed to reach them on time, leading the Japanese to take heavy casualties. None the less the Japanese stormed some Qing entrenchments forcing the defenders to retreat. On the east bank of the Hai river, the French and Russians were unable to hook around the Qing left flank due to flooded terrain, but the Japanese victory in the west broke the Qing's will to fight as a general retreat was sounded. The allies lost 60 men dead, all Japanese with 240 wounded. Around 50 Qing were killed in the battle that lasted until 9am, it was a relatively easy victory, though the Japanese paid heavily for it. American medics notably treated the Japanese wounded. The Qing forces retreated 12 miles back to Yangcun where they took up positions between the east bank of the Hai river and its railroad embankment. Yangcun was heavily fortified and the Qing forces led by Generals Ma Yukun and Song Qing hoped to halt the allied advance there. The British and Americans took the vanguard this time advancing on Yangcun by August 6th. The Japanese advanced along the west side of the Hai river, but would not find themselves taking part in the battle. The Qing numbered nearly 11,000 again, though its unknown how many actually took part in the battle. The allies faced something nearly as bad as bullets that day, tremendous heat. Indeed during the Gaselee expedition the weather often reached 42 degrees, or 108 freedom units for your americans. 20% of the men who marched on Yangcun fell out of rank, and a ton of sunstroke related deaths occurred. The allied forces advanced within 5000 yards of the Qing positions. The Russians were on the easternmost, followed by the British, then the Americans. The assault began at 11am, and soon it became an endurance competition between both sides. Men clutched their water canteens as they marched. The Americans bore the brunt of the Qing resistance as they hit the strongest held position behind the railroad embankment. Men were seen collapsing from sunstroke as Qing artillery and rifle fire poured upon them. The Americans were advancing in open terrain and had to run to avoid being hit. As the Americans charged over the railroad embankment they would find most of the positions abandoned. The battle ultimately became one enormous rearguard action. As the Americans advances so rapidly, the British and Russian artillery began to mistake them for retreating Qing forces and shells began to be lobbed over the US 14th infantry. 4 Americans were killed with 11 wounded as the Americans frantically signaled back to stop the shelling.Placing a handkerchief on the point of a sword an American commander galloped up the embankment waving it at the artillery fire. To make matters worse, upon seeing the shelling, the French joined in also firing upon them. By the late afternoon the battle for Yangcun was over, the Qing took very few casualties as they had abandoned their positions fairly early on. The Americans had 9 dead, 64 wounded, 15 of which would die later on. The British had 6 dead, 38 wounded and the Russians 7 dead, 20 wounded. Within Yangcun the allies found the trains Seymours expeditionary forces had abandoned, as told to us by Frederick Brown “Still standing on the embankment were the boilers and wheels of the engines used in that fruitless attempt to reach Peking. How the Boxers must have gloated in their hate when they rushed upon these inventions of the ‘foreign devils'! They had burned the woodwork . . . looted the brasses, nuts, and bolts, and had even torn up and buried the rails and sleepers. But the wheels and boilers remained there in defiance”. The route to Beijing was a nearly treeless plain, the landscape was littered with fields of 14 foot high corn. It was actually terrifying because one could not see over the corn fields for possible enemies lurking about. On one occasion Lt Roger Keyes of the HMS Fame was horrified to see “the banners of a large body of Tartar cavalry and the pennons of our Bengal Lancers showing above the standing maize, and within a mile of one another, apparently unaware of each other's proximity, but closing fairly rapidly.” Keyes galloped over to warn the Bengals, but it was like finding a needle in a haystack. The Japanese actually began carrying bamboo ladders so they could peak over the corn, must have been silly as hell to watch this march. The heat was a constant enemy, as the commanding officer of the US 14th infantry, Colonel Dagget recalled “a fierceness in that China sun's rays which none had experienced in the tropics or our Southern States during the Civil War.... Its prostrating effect was unaccountable, and caused our men to fall by hundreds. The dust of ages . . . rose at every footstep. The corn obstructed the breeze, and did not allow it either to blow away the dust or fan the burning faces of the fainting soldiers.” The men would abandon countless blankets, greatcoats, haversacks and such along the roads. Even the British Indian troops were suffering from the heat. Lt Steel remarked “The heat was awful, the whole road being littered with men fallen out, Americans, Japs, and ours. The country is so dense with crops we couldn't see anywhere, and the flies and bad water made life pretty sickening. Everywhere one came across dead bodies of Chinese and mules and horses in various degrees of foul composition. I nearly catted [vomited] dozens of times.” Despite the conditions, the 8 nation alliance marched 25 miles and won two easy victories. After a council of war on August 7th, the commanders had all agreed to continue the march and not wait for reinforcements. The Italians, Austrian and Germans had returned to Tientsin to reequip themselves as they had greatly miscalculated the gear needed for the expedition. Many French likewise would have to turn back. The field was thus set for the Russians, British, Japanese and Americans to push on. The Qing who saw them march would simply flee, seeing countless villages abandoned along the way. In some villages, a few Chinese civilians would be found, and as noted by Dagget “the villages were all deserted, except occasionally a Chinese man or woman would be found crouching in some hidden corner, expecting to be killed every moment. And, to the disgrace of humanity . . . some of these innocent, unresisting people were shot down like beasts but not by Americans.” British journalist Henry Savage-Landor traveling with the expedition would write “the majority of the “American boys” were “as a rule extremely humane, even at times extravagantly gracious, towards the enemy.” Henry would also claim his countrymen showed more humanity than the other nationalities. Many prisoners were taken, some Qing troops, some Boxers. The Chinese regiment was in charge of prisoners, but the other troops sometimes grabbed prisoners and abused them. Henry wrote of how a Boxer prisoner was dragged away by some French and Japanese troops and shot in the face “The poor devil, who showed amazing tenacity of life, afterwards had all his clothes torn off him, the soldiers being bent on finding the peculiar Boxer charm which all Boxers were supposed to possess. The man lived for another hour with hundreds of soldiers leaning over him to get a glimpse of his agony, and going into roars of laughter as he made ghastly contortions in his delirium.” On August 8th a message came from MacDonald to Generals Gaselee and Chafee. The message was accompanied by a map of Beijing, advising them to enter Beijing through the south gate of the Chinese city, then to advance up the main street, before turning towards the Tartar wall. MacDonald promised they would mark portions of the Tartar wall with American, British and Russian flags to help them. Unfortunately the notes were written in cipher, but the Gaselee force had left the key back in Tientsin. Captain Griffin of the 1st Bengal lancers was given the task of running back to Tientsin to get it deciphered. The army found themselves halfway to Beijing at the town of Hoshiwu. There they found written plans that the Qing forces sought to flood the countryside and drown them out. Lt COlonel Vaughan of the 7th Rajputs recalled “We found the cutting nearly completed, and the workmen's tools and baskets lying in it, so precipitately had they fled. However, although the thing didn't come off, the Chinese general informed his government that he had cut the banks of the Peiho, and inundated the country, drowning 25,000 of the foreigners, at which, he naively concluded, ‘they are much disheartened.' We read this account of our being drowned some months later in a Chinese paper, and were much amused,”. On August 12th, the allies came across the sealed gates of Tungchow. The Qing garrison fled upon their arrival too which Frederick Brown would write .“As we followed the retreating army, we came across pots, pans, umbrellas, and fans, the necessary paraphernalia of a Chinese army, scattered about in all directions. . . . It seemed, therefore, that there would be no serious stand till Peking should be reached,” The south gate of Tungchow was blown up, allies pouring in and began looting. Gaselee tried to control the men and reassure the local population who were terrified and hiding in their homes. Meanwhile Li Bingheng who had promised to repel the foreigners at the first sign of a battle on August 11th he wrote to Empress Dowager Cixi .“As we followed the retreating army, we came across pots, pans, umbrellas, and fans, the necessary paraphernalia of a Chinese army, scattered about in all directions. . . . It seemed, therefore, that there would be no serious stand till Peking should be reached,” After the fall of Tungchow, Li Bingheng killed himself. On the 12th the commanders held another war council. General Linevitch of the Russians argued they would be too exhausted to perform an assault upon Beijing immediately upon arrival. The other commanders agreed to a three phase operation. Each nations army would send a cavalry reconnaissance on the 13th, followed by the main bodies expected to arrive on the 14th and the general attack would commence on the 15th. The French commander General Frey had just returned to the force with an additional 400 French troops from Tientsin making them 5 national armies. The general attack called for a simultaneous advance with each national contingent aiming for a particularly gate in the eastern wall of Beijing. The Russians took the furthest north position on the right flank; then the Japanese, then the French, then the Americans and last the British on the southern most left flank. Their intelligence reported the Qing were concentrated on the south and southeast portions of the city, thus Gaselee chose to have the British take the most exposed position. The Russians were assigned the Dongzhi gate, Japanese Chaoyang gate, Americans Dongbien gate and the British the Guangqui gate, while the French were simply left out of the planning all together ahaahah. On the evening of the 13th, rumors suddenly emerged that the Russians were breaking the plan and making a wild dash for Beijing. As told to us by Keyes “A message has just come from the Russians that some Cossacks have pushed on to within a mile and a half of Peking, and the gates are open. I wonder if it is true; if so we are properly left behind.” What actually occurred is unclear, but Russian scouts were well ahead of everyone else on the night of the 13th and sent word that Dongbien, the gate the Americans were to attack, was lightly defended. General Lineivitch sent a vanguard under General Vassilievski with some artillery to secure the approach to Dongbien. Apparently it was Vassilievski who saw an opportunity so instead of waiting he charged with his men over the moat bridge taking the 30 or so Qing defenders by surprise in their outer guardhouse. The Qing tried to raise an alarm but it was too late as the Russian artillery blasted a hole right through the Dongbien and before dawn of the 14th were the first to enter the city. The Russians would soon find themselves in a crossfire however between the courtyard and inner/outer door killing 26 Russians and wounding 102. The survivors would be pinned down for many hours. MacDonald got his men together to raise the Stars and Strips, Union Jack and Imperial eagle of Russia atop the Tartar Walls to signal the advancing allies. Upon seeing this the Qing siege forces went into a frenzy last ditch assault upon the legations. It was to be known as “the three terrible nights”, as Captain Poole wrote “Legation full of danger, up all night, fiercest attack I can remember, let them do their worst.”. The Qing artillery began smashing the Fu palace as Qing riflemen fired upon anyone they could see. In the midst of the chaos a messenger from the Zongli Yamen showed up bearing a note stating “dating from today, neither Chinese nor foreigner would ever again hear the sound of a rifle.” Meanwhile Colonel Shiba was ordering men to bang pots and pans while the Italians shouted and whistled trying to convince the Qing soldiers they were a larger force than they were. MacDonald called up reserves three times trying to rush forces to critical points. Qing rifleman armed with Mannlicher carbines were storming through the Mongol Market with a large modern piece of artillery that was deployed upon a high point on the Imperial cities wall. It was a two inch quick firing Krupp gun which did more damage in 10 minutes than the Qing had done in 5 weeks. The foreigners unleashed their colt machine gun and Maxim gun upon it, but were met back with Mannlichers, Mausers, Jingals and older muskets. Bricks and stones exploded, hand to hand combat erupted. Then suddenly through the chaos, the sound of heavy artillery could be heard coming from the east. A sudden lull began on both sides, until the foreigners in the legations realized it was the relief force outside the city, they were engaging the Qing troops! The news spread from building to building, MacDonald watched as the legation guards all suddenly became alive again, everyone was joyous. They all wondered whose national army would come first. As news spread that the Russians had already stormed the Dongbien gate the race began. The Japanese march turned into a rapid sprint, followed by the Americans. General Gaselee refused to believe the Russians had abandoned the plan but when he himself heard the sounds of artillery hitting Beijings walls, he was livid. At 3:30am on August 14th the British main body was 6 miles outside Beijing. They marched upon Guangqui and General Gaselee had two artillery piece brought up. According to Lt Steel “The battery fired some dozen shots, and the Chinese scuttled, and we burst the door open and were inside.” Keyes took a Union Jack and scaled the wall just right of the gate placing it atop the wall. Keyes had hoped to hop down and open the gate for his comrades, but they busted it open before he could do so. Gaselee dispatched two detachments through the breach to seize the Temples of Heaven and Agriculture as the rest of the main body proceeded westwards to the Tartar Wall. Lt Colonel Vaughan described the scene “Not a Chinaman was to be seen, but the banging of doors was heard, and many of the rings hanging from the door knobs were shaking as we passed, showing that the doors had only just been shut. At last we entered a long and broad street, and while going up it saw hundreds of Chinamen running down the side streets away from us.” The British forces estimated they were lined up with the “Sluice” gate also called the watergate which led to the legations quarter. They turned north as Qing troops fired down upon them from houses, but as noted by Keyes “we saw no troops and there was no real opposition.” As they approached the Tartar wall they came under fire from the outer gate of Hatamen. The Qing were using smokeless powder, making it very difficult to see where shots were coming from. As the British got closer to the legations they saw the American, Russian and British flags atop the Tartar Wall indicating where the Sluice gate was. Lt Steel described the scene as the men went towards the Sluice gate “we all dashed across the canal, bullets fizzing and spitting all round, a small shell exploding in front of my nose, no harm done.” It's unclear who exactly was the first man to enter the British legation, but according Mrs Ker, a British diplomats wife “it was a Sikh, an unforgettable sight, naked to the waist, sweating like a pig, hair tumbling on his shoulders. He kept waving his rifle and shouting ‘Oorah!' . . . and in a bunch, with officers and men, that old darling, General Gaselee, about twenty-five yards behind.” The besieged foreigners were in a daze, shortly before 2pm MacDonald received news that foreign troops were beneath the Tartar Wall opposite of the Sluice gate. MacDonald rushed over just in time to greet General Gaselee. MacDonald led the force to the British Legation. Two hours after the British arrived, General Chaffee and the 14th US infantry arrived who were also quickly brought over to the British legation. The Americans led by the 14th infantry had reached the walls of Beijing only to find the Russians stuck in the Bongdien gate. The Russians had assumed they would strong right into the city, but instead they were being torn to pieces from the wall top riflemen. General Vasilievski was hit in the chest by a Mannlicher as he tried to rally his men on the lower parts of the wall. The main body of Russians only reached his vanguard force at 10am. The Americans proceeded to scale the wall south of Dongbien, taking some of the pressure off the Russians. A 20 year old bugler, Calvin Titus volunteered to scale the wall first. Unarmed he climbed the wall, earning himself the Congressional Medal of Honor and an appointment at West Point for the action. When he got to the top he signaled the rest to start climbing and by 11am the regimental flag was flying over the walls of Beijing. By 12 US forces were charging Qing soldiers atop the walls around Dongbien. The Americans advanced through the southeast of the Tartar city too which they were embroiled in street fighting. It took hours for them to work their way to the Tartar Wall. When they got through the Sluice gate, they then realized the British had won the race after all. The Japanese encountered stiff resistance at their assigned gate, the Chaoyang. The Qing hit the incoming Japanese with artillery, greatly stalling them. Despite the relief forces getting into the legations, the siege was still raging on. As Lt Steel remarked “everyone was talking and cheering and waving their hats whilst the bullets were flying thick overhead and banging on the roofs all high, no one caring a hang! The Chinese simply went mad when they realized we were in and let off every bally gun they had at random.” Colonel Shiba launched a final attack on the Qing barricades at the Fu, driving off the soldiers. The relief forces went to work clearing snipers out of the Mongol Market who were shocked upon seeing the soldiers, they had no idea Beijing had been breached. As Captain Poole blasted a hole through the Imperial Carriage Park wall and stormed through it with 60 marines he discovered two mines with the powder and fuse lying about. He would later remark “If the troops had come one day or one night later, God only knows what the result would have been!” Upon seeing the British troops enter the Sluice gate, the Qing began lowering banners atop the Tartar wall and withdrew. American and Russian forces surged forward as hundreds of Qing soldiers fled. The British, Russians, Japanese, Americans and French forces went to work securing gates of the city and were actively fighting their way to the imperial court. Lenxo Simpson was at the Hotel de Pekin where he found Russian soldiers getting drunk and openly discussing plans, he had this to say “the Russians had attempted to steal a march . . . on the night of the 13th, in order to force the Eastern gates, and reach the Imperial City and the Empress Dowager before anyone else. That had upset the whole plan of attack, and there had then simply been a mad rush, everyone going as hard as possible, and trusting to Providence to pull them through.” The Russians had managed to enter the legations an hour before the Americans, while the Japanese had the most frustrated time getting in. George Lynch accompanying the Japanese described their attempts to blow the Chaoyang gate “The Japanese engineers went forward one by one until twenty minutes passed and expanded into half an hour. With cheerful and unwavering gallantry these men went forward to blow up that gate, across the open space over the bridge, from which they could be fired on by hundreds of Chinese. The attempt was absolutely hopeless. It was not that there was any wavering amongst them after ten had been shot. . . . But it was a task that the bravest man could not accomplish. Working like marionettes, they fired their guns again and again, but they were of very light caliber—little war dogs, spat their rather impotent projectile against that great mass of centuries-old masonry, they might as well have been firing peashooters”. It took the Japanese until 9pm to blast their way through the wooden doors. They then stormed the city skewering Qing soldiers upon their bayonets until they reached the legation. The French were the last, they only arrived to Beijing a day late because their route went through a marsh. The battle to seize Beijing claimed 66 foreign lives and 150 wounded, simply astonishing when you think about it. The losses to the Qing are unknown, but expected to be quite high. While Beijing was being seized, the work of the 8 nation alliance was not done just yet. 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. And so at last the 8 nation alliance had made it to the great walled city of Beijing. The British, Russian, Japanese, American and French stormed Beijing's outer walls to rescue the foreign legations, but what of Empress Dowager Cixi?
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