January 28, 814 –
First Reich: Charlemagne, German emperor, dies at the age of 71 on this date.
Though he had conquered much of Europe, his legacy was considerably reduced after his death from mismanagement and incompetence.
Coincidentally, The Siege of Paris, lasting from September 19, 1870 until January 28, 1871, bringing about French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and led to the establishment of the German Empire (Second Reich).
Due to a severe shortage of food, Parisians were forced to slaughter whatever animals at hand. Rats, dogs, cats, and horses were regular fare on restaurant menus.
- Consommé de Cheval au millet. (horse)
- Brochettes de foie de Chien à la maître d’hôtel. (dog)
- Emincé de rable de Chat. Sauce mayonnaise. (cat)
- Epaules et filets de Chien braisés. Sauce aux tomates. (dog)
- Civet de Chat aux Champignons. (cat)
- Côtelettes de Chien aux petits pois. (dog)
- Salmis de Rats. Sauce Robert. (rats)
- Gigots de chien flanqués de ratons. Sauce poivrade. (rats)
- Begonias au jus. (flowers)
- Plum-pudding au rhum et à la Moelle de Cheval. (horse)
Even Pollux and Castor, the only pair of elephants in Paris, were not spared.
And so it goes
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