French History and Culture

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French Trog Life

Although to the best of my knowledge I’m not of Neanderthal descent(‘tho some might argue for Cro-Magnon), I have spent a lot of time in caves. But most of them have been “cave”, with a longggg “A”. As in “Caaave.” The French word for “Wine Cellar.” There is, however, as you may be aware, another  […]

18Sep2010 | | 6 comments | Continued
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Medieval Villages France

“History is written by the winners.” A quote we’re all familiar with. But, ya know what? It ain’t necessarily so. As the defiant young lady immortalized above proves. Who does History remember more – Joan of Arc? Or the blue meanies who invited her to be the guest of dis-honor at her own bar-b-que? You’ve […]

27May2010 | | 3 comments | Continued