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?
France
French Resistance
France
The Resistance: Maryse and Monette - agents and life-savers
Guest Post: The French resistance comprised ordinary people doing extraordinary things, including two courageous young…
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
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.
Paris, France
Jean Moulin: France's hero? Unravelling fact from fiction
Who was Jean Moulin? And was he really one of the great heroes of the…
France 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.
Paris, France