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Defending Paris: bad jokes and history myths

Discover the revisionist history of French's failed attempt at defending Paris during World War II.
 Paris, France



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Charles de Gaulle: Part 3 - le Chant du Cygne

Paris in May 1968 exploded! Then, almost a revolution/ civil war... 11 million French workers…


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Charles de Gaulle: Part 2 - The Post War Maze

Restoring France to what he saw as its former glory became an obsession.


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Charles de Gaulle: Part 1 - Fractious allies

When Churchill and de Gaulle agreed they were like starry-eyed lovers. When they were not,…

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Les Crottes, Gorges de l’Ardèche: sublime scenery – horrifying history

A visit to Les Crottes prompts thought on the nature of reconciliation after the horrors…
 France


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Collaboration versus resistance—alive, well and living in France

This week we celebrate the anniversary of the Liberation of Paris in August 1944. What…


Reportage + Société

D-Day: Tiger to Trump

The 75th anniversary of D-Day: The beautiful coastline of Devon is packed with tourists every…

Reportage + Société

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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Antoine de Saint Exupéry. Translation

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