Oradour-sur-Glane: Site of a Massacre
The unique yet nauseating site of the memorial village of Oradour-sur-Glane, which in 1944 was the site of a horrific massacre.
Feb 19, 2012
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Paul Iddon
The Little Ice Age and Other Causes of the French Revolution
The impact of the Little Ice Age, 600 years ago, when average global temperatures declined, had a significant impact on world politics.
Jan 6, 2012
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Ivan Castro
Bastille Day: 14th July – Marches, Bands and Fireworks
The 14th July is the French national day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille Prison in 1789. It is formally called la Fete National.
Aug 17, 2011
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Vivien Young
Albi Cathedral: Architecture as Intimidation
Albi Cathdral, built of pink Languedoc bricks is a truly stunning sight, awe inspiring even today but probably terrifying to its contemporary congregation.
Aug 2, 2011
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Vivien Young
Unearthing Rennes le Chateau
Rennes le Chateau emerged with the spotlight from The Da Vinci Code. Mystery still shrouds the area with talk of treasure.
Jul 4, 2011
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Jenny Kile
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