French Resistance: Nancy Wake & the O’Leary line
Who is Nancy Wake? What was the Pat O'Leary line? Discover heroism in the French Resistence.
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02, 2021
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12, 2020
Paris Museums with ‘la muséophile’: Mémorial de la Shoah
Find out why le Mémorial de la Shoah is such an important part of the Parisian museum culture.
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04, 2019
The Resistance: Maryse and Monette – agents and life-savers
Guest Post: The French resistance comprised ordinary people doing extraordinary things, including two courageous young women, Maryse and Monette.
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04, 2018
History rewritten: de Gaulle & French liberation – a victor’s perspective
Was the myth of French liberation glorified by de Gaulle? Is this an example of history rewritten?
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10, 2017
Cartoon hero Tintin: rise and fall
Tintin, too controversial or heroic? Explore the rise and fall of this adventurous character and his author.
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10, 2017
Creative parallels: “…and he lives in the 13th” Paris story – Stephanie Williamson
Enjoy Steph Williamson's alternate ending to the ‘…and he lives in the 13th!’ Paris story.
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04, 2017
Jean Moulin: France’s hero? Unravelling fact from fiction
Who was Jean Moulin? And was he really one of the great heroes of the French Resistance?
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11, 2016
Creative parallels: “…and he lives in the 13th” Paris story – Aurore Pont
Enjoy Aurore Pont’s alternate ending to the '…and he lives in the 13th!' Paris story.
