World War I: remembering the fallen soldiers
Why was the death toll for French soldiers so much greater in WWI than WWII?
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07, 2020
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07, 2020
Defending Paris: bad jokes and history myths
Discover the revisionist history of French's failed attempt at defending Paris during World War II.
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01, 2020
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 of war
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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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07, 2017
Condom – What’s in a name?
What an odd name! Ray takes us on a journey to discover some rather oddly named locations in France.
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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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03, 2017
Portrait of a hero: the story of French war prisoner Jacques Chantre
From corn fields to concentration camps, Jacques Chantre’s nightmare began at the age of 23.
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10, 2016
Advancing like an escargot: the representation of French women in politics
The progress of French women in politics in France has been moving at ‘snail’s pace’. Find out why.
