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Consequence
4 days ago
France politics

Gojira's Olympics performance majestically projected on Paris' Arc de Triomphe

Gojira's performance at the Paris Olympics opened a global dialogue about heavy metal's role in cultural celebrations. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Writing

Panels of Protest

Elise's journey in Paris reflects personal activism and echoes modern labor movements, showcasing a continuous struggle for workers' rights. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

August 23: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Lafayette statue symbolizes Franco-American friendship and was inspired by Lafayette's dedication to the American cause during the Revolutionary War. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
France politics

Macron Honors African Soldiers Who Helped Liberate France in World War II

Macron calls for recognition of the forgotten African soldiers in the Provence landing during WWII, emphasizing unity in remembrance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France politics

Gojira deny Olympics opening song was satanic: It's French history, French charm'

Gojira denied their performance was satanic, emphasizing it's about French history and freedom of expression. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Writing

Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Start time, where to watch and what to expect

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be a waterborne event on the River Seine, showcasing French history and potentially featuring performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion. [ more ]
Consequence
4 days ago
France politics

Gojira's Olympics performance majestically projected on Paris' Arc de Triomphe

Gojira's performance at the Paris Olympics opened a global dialogue about heavy metal's role in cultural celebrations. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Writing

Panels of Protest

Elise's journey in Paris reflects personal activism and echoes modern labor movements, showcasing a continuous struggle for workers' rights. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

August 23: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Lafayette statue symbolizes Franco-American friendship and was inspired by Lafayette's dedication to the American cause during the Revolutionary War. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
France politics

Macron Honors African Soldiers Who Helped Liberate France in World War II

Macron calls for recognition of the forgotten African soldiers in the Provence landing during WWII, emphasizing unity in remembrance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France politics

Gojira deny Olympics opening song was satanic: It's French history, French charm'

Gojira denied their performance was satanic, emphasizing it's about French history and freedom of expression. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Writing

Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Start time, where to watch and what to expect

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be a waterborne event on the River Seine, showcasing French history and potentially featuring performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
9 months ago
France politics

Moderniser, war-monger, despot: Napoleon's complicated legacy

Napoleon Bonaparte is a complex figure with a complicated legacy.
He is admired by some as a military genius and modernizer, while others see him as a war-mongering megalomaniac.
His rise to power was meteoric, starting from humble beginnings and eventually becoming Emperor of France. [ more ]
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