Bitter Collection (page 6)

Hoteldeville Damage
The facade of the Hotel de Ville, Paris, bears the scars of three days of bitter street fighting. Date: 23-26 July 1830

Street Barricades
The Communards erect barricades throughout Paris to hamper the assaults of government forces : they are scenes of bitter fighting. Date: April 1871

Two Gents Drinking C1860
Two smart-looking gents at a London bar counter, one with a short, the other with a stout and bitter; if they get peckish, there are sandwiches under a glass dome. Date: circa 1860

Rocket Candytuft (Iberis amara) flowering, growing in open woodland habitat on limestone, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) on a wooden table

Sliced limes (Citrus aurantifolia). Hand holding a knife while cutting limes. As a citrus fruit it is a good source of vitamin C, needed for healthy skin and gums

Denatonium molecule

Squeezed lime (Citrus aurantifolia). The lime has been squeezed for its juice. As a citrus fruit it is a good source of vitamin C, needed for healthy skin and gums

Bitter CD Germany

Poster advertising Amaro Valsesia, a bitter aperitif made in northern Italy

Lear / Nonsense / Man & Owl
There was an Old Man with a owl, who continued to bother and howl; He sat on a rail, and imbibed bitter ale, which refreshed that Old Man and his owl

The Bitter Lakes - Suez, Egypt
A steamship passing the North Lighthouse as it crosses the Bitter Lakes at the Northern entrance to the Suez Canal, Egypt

Fighting at Liege
In one of the periodic Flemish uprisings against the rule of the dukes of Burgundy, the people of Liege in present-day Belgium engage in bitter conflict

Crete Revolt - 4
The battle of Saint-Hieromeli is one of many bitter engagements between the insurgents and the Turks, but the insurrection will ultimately fail

The Bitter Creek gold mine
A prospector at work seeking gold at Bitter Creek gold mine, Australia

The Civil war in America. The fight for the rifle-pits in fr
Fort Wagner in South Carolina was the scene of bitter fighting in 1863, as this violent and dramatic engagement shows

Thiers home Sacked
The home of Thiers, a bitter enemy of the Commune, in the place Saint-Georges, is sacked by the Communards

Uprising in Brescia 1
Liberal rising in Brescia leads to several days of bitter street fighting

Uprising in Brescia 2
Liberal rising in Brescia leads to several days of bitter street fighting

Vendee Submission
After Napoleon, first consul, offers them an amnesty, the royalist leaders submit to the government : their surrender brings the bitter Vendee struggle to an end

Palermo Street Fight
There is bitter fighting in the streets of Palermo as Garibaldis men support a popular insurrection against the Neapolitan rule

Naples Insurrection 2
Rioting against the ruling regime leads to bitter fighting in the streets of Naples

Battle of Magenta 2
The battle of Magenta is essentially a fight for the town : Piedmontese and French forces drive the Austrians out after bitter street fighting

Northern Winter
The bitter cold of the Northern winter, when the sun hardly rises above the horizon

Advert / On Buildings 1930
Advertising on buildings: painted onto the brickwork, posters and painted boards

Advert / Campari Aperitif
Bitter Campari aperitif

Advert / Bitter Secrestat
Give your best friend a glass of Bitter Secrestat

King Penguin pair (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking on beach in snowstorm on South Georgia Island
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Dried annatto seeds
Dried anatto seeds. These are the seeds of the annatto plant, Bixa orellana, which are used in herbal medicine. The plant is widely cultivated in tropical regions

TOO LATE ! Tommy Atkins mounted on Too Late by Verbosity out of Vacillation - a bitter comment on Gladstones refusal to rescue Gordon from Khartoum

Hand to Hand 1917
Hand-to-hand engagement in the trenches on the Chemin des Dames, a scene of bitter fighting

Sarajevo, Street Fight
Bitter fighting in the streets of Sarajevo between Bosnian rebels and the Turkish government forces

Charles Howard Nottinghm
CHARLES HOWARD, earl of NOTTINGHAM, statesman, naval and military commander, bitter enemy of Essex. with his autograph

Confederates Flight
Confederate forces in hurried retreat as the war draws to a bitter close. Date: 1865

Hannibal vows to fight Rome to the bitter end
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal vows to fight Rome to the bitter end

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"Bitter: A Taste of History, Conflict, and Pleasure" Explore the intricate taste map of a human tongue, where the light green area reveals our sensitivity to bitterness. Just like ships trapped in the Suez Canal or the intense battles during the Six-Day War, bitterness leaves an indelible mark on our senses. Travel back to 1871 and witness the fierce Women Communards of Montmartre during the Paris Commune. Their determination was as strong as house-to-house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR. Bitterness can arise from struggle and resistance. In contrast, gather around a pub table in the 1930s for a game of dominoes with friends. The bitter taste takes a sweeter turn when paired with citrus paradisi - grapefruit's tangy zest cutting through its bitterness like no other fruit can. Speaking of sweetness amidst chaos, recall The Last Stand of the Communards during Paris Commune in 1871. Amidst turmoil, orange, citron, figs, and almonds provided solace – their flavors mingling with bittersweet memories. Indulge your taste buds further with Sportsmans Chocolate; it offers that perfect balance between bitter cocoa and sweet delight. Like biting into a juicy Cirtus paradisi - grapefruit's vibrant pink flesh contrasting against its bitter rind – life is all about finding harmony within contrasts. From Europe's Czech Republic to British Legion Club nights at Norton on Tees in the 1970s – even amidst diverse cultures and times – we find ourselves drawn to both familiar and new tastes that evoke emotions beyond words. Bitterness may be just one aspect on our tongues' palette but it holds stories untold - tales etched by history's conflicts or savored over casual games or indulgent treats. Let us embrace this complex flavor as it adds depth to life's ever-evolving journey.