World War I: the war to end all wars?
At 11am, 11 November we observe 2 mins silence in remembrance of The Glorious Dead from the Great War: Armistice Day
Reportage + Société
Joan of Arc: burnt at the stake for wearing the trousers
Who was Joan of Arc? Brush up on key life events and explore her role…
France
Gender equality: French women speak up too
French women speak up too, raising awareness of gender equality in France...
Paris
Cartoon hero Tintin: rise and fall
Tintin, too controversial or heroic? Explore the rise and fall of this adventurous character and…
French Resistance: Nancy Wake & the O'Leary line
Who is Nancy Wake? What was the Pat O'Leary line? Discover heroism in the French…
France
Paris insight: 'Salopette'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, we're sharing one of our favourite Instagram accounts.
Paris, France
Ghouls behind the guillotine: an iconic symbol of French history
Just how gruesome was the guillotine in France? Read on to discover more about this…
FranceParis insight: 'Book Man'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, this is one of our favourite Paris Instagram accounts. Paris, France