Today in History: January 21, first US case of COVID-19 confirmedJanuary 21 marks the anniversary of significant historical events including the execution of King Louis XVI and the first U.S. case of COVID-19.
Castlevania: Nocturne's second season is another soft-spoken knockoutThe second season of Castlevania: Nocturne emphasizes the struggle for freedom amidst political unrest and personal relationships against a dark backdrop.
Joe Biden Loves Awarding Participation Trophies to the Failed EstablishmentThe ruling class often fails to learn from past mistakes, as demonstrated by the Bourbons and parallels drawn with the Democratic Party establishment.
Opinion | Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic PartyCongestion pricing in Manhattan serves as a test for Democrats' governance and political ideals amidst urban challenges.
As world cheers the restored Notre-Dame, other French churches decayThe majority of Catholic churches in France today are government owned, a surprising outcome of the French Revolution's secularism.
Assassin's Creed Unity Bends History As Ubisoft Celebrates Notre Dame's ReopeningUbisoft creatively includes historical liberties with Notre Dame in Assassin's Creed Unity, influenced by modern perspectives and the cathedral's recent restoration.
10 Years Later, Assassin's Creed's Most Divisive Entry Deserves More CreditAssassin's Creed Unity shows how a game's initial failure can evolve into a cult classic through patches and community support.
Assassin's Creed Unity Bends History As Ubisoft Celebrates Notre Dame's ReopeningUbisoft creatively includes historical liberties with Notre Dame in Assassin's Creed Unity, influenced by modern perspectives and the cathedral's recent restoration.
10 Years Later, Assassin's Creed's Most Divisive Entry Deserves More CreditAssassin's Creed Unity shows how a game's initial failure can evolve into a cult classic through patches and community support.
Mysterious 300 carat diamond necklace fetches $4.8m in Geneva auctionA diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette's scandal sold for $4.8m at auction, highlighting the value of historically significant jewelry.
The National Gallery, London: an artists' collection for two centuriesThe National Gallery's collection began modestly and expanded over 200 years to feature 2,400 paintings, showcasing Western European art history from mid-13th century to 1900.
France Is Having a Hot Guillotine SummerThe 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony directed by Thomas Jolly challenged French clichés with a mix of drama, comedy, and music.
The Real Symbol of the Paris OlympicsThe official mascot of the Paris Olympics, Phryge, carries a symbolic representation of the French Revolution aimed at promoting 'Revolution Through Sport' and 'Freedom'.
France Is Having a Hot Guillotine SummerThe 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony directed by Thomas Jolly challenged French clichés with a mix of drama, comedy, and music.
The Real Symbol of the Paris OlympicsThe official mascot of the Paris Olympics, Phryge, carries a symbolic representation of the French Revolution aimed at promoting 'Revolution Through Sport' and 'Freedom'.
What was with that heavy metal band? That was Gojira.Gojira became the first hard rock act to perform in an Olympic Games opening ceremony by playing a metal version of a revolutionary French song.
Adam Thirlwell, the author who rewrites the past: Monolingualism seems like a terrible and totalitarian idea to me'Adam Thirlwell writes The Future Future, a novel intersecting the French Revolution with present themes like #MeToo and celebrity culture.
How France influenced Thomas Jefferson - The Good Life FranceJefferson's influential role in shaping US foreign policy and fostering relationships with France began in 1784 while in Paris.
France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional yearBastille Day in Paris combines torch relay with military parade, commemorating French Revolution and WWII liberation.
The Painter of Revolution, on Both Sides of the AtlanticThe French Revolution focused on individual liberty, civil equality, and communal obligation, highlighting the ongoing relevance of fraternity.