The arch honours those who fought valiantly and died during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. With names of military soldiers engraved on its walls, the magnificent centrepiece is one of the biggest arches of the world. Visitors can benefit a panoramic view of Paris from atop this...
Louis XIV expanded the hunting lodge from 1661 to 1715, constructing the extravagant palace that we see today. It original purpose was to be a summer home for royalty but in 1682, Louis XIV moved the seat of the government here fromthe Louvre. For just over one hundred years, French kings...
Paris is known for its art and history and that is for good reason. With incredible places like the Louvre and the Musee D’ Orsay, you have to take advantage of seeing these while you are there. The Musée Carnavalet also offers insightful exhibitions on the French Revolution and its influ...
If losing fossil fuels completely, or nearly completely, is a risk for some of the world’s population, it might be useful to think through some of the things that go wrong. The following are some of my ideas about things that change, mostly for the worse, in a fossil fuel-deprived ec...
December is here, and this week’s list of things to do in Philadelphia is so nice, we checked it twice. Go the distance with RockyFest 2024, a city-wide celebration of all things Rocky (Tuesday through Sunday). Experience The Franklin Institute’s newest exhibits at Science After Hours:...
The French and the British are such good enemies that they can't resist being friends. — Peter Ustinov 5 The only peace that can be made with a dictator is once that must be based on deterrence. For today, the dictator may be your friend, but tomorrow he will need you as an enemy...
As a teenager, Napoleone dreamed of an independent Corsica, writing of “unjust French domination” and of his “fellow countrymen bound in chains.” He gradually changed his thinking following the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, and a final break occurred when political infighting force...
Pro Tip If you’ve got sneakers in great condition, bring them in to try to consign them. The shop is picky about what it will take, but you might find that you can get some cash back toward your next great pair. Don’t Miss Surprising finds. Watch the shop’s Instagram and other...
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tentat the Museum of the American Revolution Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester Frenchat the Michener Art Museum Events Les Misérablesat the Academy of Music ...
Les Miserables has been performed nightly on the stage of the Queen’s Theatre for the past 18 years, earning its home in the heart of Soho telling a musical version of the French Revolution. Booking is recommended for the majority of London theatre shows, so book tickets in advance to avo...