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Lovebirds: Washington and Lafayette75

A Nostalgic Look at French-American Relations

Although recent history suggests relations between the United States and France are somewhat chilly, this was not always the case. The love affair between America and France began hot and heavy. The story of...

17 comments    education politics humor
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Louvre Museum for your Paris Holiday: Maps, tickets, history, photos, tips

The Louvre Museum in Paris. Maps of the first arronidisement. Pictures of the ancient and modern Louvre. Touring the Louvre. Videos of the interior of the Louvre. Where to enter and where to buy tickets. Practical advice and tips for visiting the Louvre.

2 comments    travel photos art
Francisco Coronado, who underwrote much of the expense of his entrada.74

Untold Thanksgiving Stories

Although the popular American myth is that the first Thanksgiving consisted of Pilgrims sitting around a dinner table eating turkey with the local Indians, the events of the first Thanksgivings were not quite...

6 comments    food religion cooking
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Paris Landmarks

There are several beautiful Paris landmarks that tourists in France love to photograph. Probably one of the most recognized Paris landmarks is the Eiffel Tower. Other popular Paris landmarks are the Louvre...

4 comments    pictures travel photos
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World War II: Nazi Nuclear Weapons Project

If Hitler had developed his own bomb, history would be worst than whats on the history books. Nuclear bombs are the super killers in the 21st century and still the super killer of today's century. If the...

5 comments    education pictures how
Dijon Ducal Palace Credit Jean-Christophe BENOIST 84

Dijon: Background History, Things to Do, Eating Out, Accomodation.

Thing to do and see on a holiday in Dijon. Where to stay. Places to eat. Day trips. Background history.

9 comments    travel france burgundy
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Major Events in French History

“The history of France can be used as a blueprint defining the historical, cultural and social development of what we now recognise as modern European States....” Er..., I guess. Alternatively,...

0 comments    france world war ii roman
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Battle of Boulogne (1544 AD)

Henry VIII ascended the English throne in 1509 and within two years began making war against France. The continental gains made by previous kings had gradually slipped away until England controlled nothing...

0 comments    politics history war
His father had promised him "It's All Yours."81

The Boy The World Forgot

His father had promised him "It's All Yours." With the birth of most children, there are all the exciting possibilities and great expectations of what kind of person this new life will grow up to be....

33 comments    parents france russia
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The Beast Of Gevaudan

  The Beast of Gevaudan was the name given to a man eating, wolf-like animal that brought terror to the former French province of Gevaudan in the Margeride mountains located in south central France. The...

2 comments    literature history death
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