culture
The Cat Massacre of Saint-Séverin
A darkly comic act of protest in 1730s Paris, where apprentices turned their anger on their masters’ pets—and left behind one of history’s strangest symbols of class
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Culture
French History: the Great Cat Massacre
Echoes of Early Dissent: The Printers of Saint-Séverin Stage a Cat Massacre
culture
Drawing the Impossible: The Cassini Map of France
How four generations of astronomers tried to measure an entire country—and almost lost it to the king, the people, and the mountains.
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The first French Map: the Carte de Cassini
the first full map of France was also full of problems
culture
A bit about French History
this section will discuss strange, curious, and bizarre parts of France's past
Culture
A bit about French History
this section will discuss strange, curious, and bizarre parts of France's past
Soundtrack
How a French Breakup Became America’s Power Ballad
Claude François, France Gall, and the long road from “Comme d’habitude” to Sinatra
Soundtrack
French Music: "Comme d’habitude" by Claude François
An iconic French pop star singing an iconic song, which would become an American icon as well.
Culture
C'est la Grève: Stikes and Daily Living in France
Understanding France's culture and national sport: the protest.
Culture
Protests and Their Daily Impact in France
Exploring France's Protests, Daily Life, and the Impact on Everyday Experiences
Culture
A Visit to the Emergency Room in France
Dealing with Allergies Abroad: My Trip to the Emergency Room in France