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65The Success of the French Revolution
It depends on what your definition of success is. Everyone has a different opinion of what this word means. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as: “a favorable or desirable outcome.” And surely, to some, the French Revolution ended in a...
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65Jard-sur-Mer, Vendee, France
Jard-Sur-Mer is a quaint but busy town in the Vendee region in France. The town is most suitable for families with children of all ages or couples looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday and who enjoy warm weather. It is rare to see extremely...
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79The French Revolution: Part Two
The French Revolution moves into its second half, with it comes the famous charge of the Bastille, the end of the Bourbons and a new regime.
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88The French Revolution: Part One
The French Revolution, along with the American was one of the most important events in History, helping to forge freedoms we take for granted today.
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72Jacques-Louis David: The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons: An Analysis
A look at the political and artistic meanings of Jacques-Louis David's painting, The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of his Sons
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69Day 4 in Paris: From Marais to the Bastille
Walking from the 2nd arrondisement, our first stop was supposed to be Église Saint-Eustache, a church famous for its Gothic structure and its pipe organ. However, most sections in the church were under renovation during our visit. So, we just...
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62Josselin Castle
Josselin castle is situated in the Morbihan region of Brittany over looking the river Oust.
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76Paris Portfolio: Le Baron Rouge Wine Bar
This first article in Dave Powell's "Paris Portfolio" travelog series profiles the Baron Rouge wine bar.. a favorite place to enjoy great wines, cheeses, breads, pates, and other delicacies among locals. It's off the beaten path... and if you bring an empty bottle, you can also fill 'er up!
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74Freedom Defenders: Voltaire and the Virtues of Free Speech
The French Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire was a man of wit, courage and tenacity. He defended free speech under the censorship of the "old regime" in France, challenged the conventional authority of Church and State, and encouraged a growing consciousness of radical social and political changes. His letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the nature of this great thinker, and the changing world in which he lived.
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64Nothing beats an afternoon lost in Paris
The variant spring weather in Paris is surprisingly similar to that of my adopted hometown, Chicago, which I’ve long held our worst season. If you had guessed winter, you’re wrong; and this coming from a native Californian, mind you. The lead...
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