The concept of an afterlife is common among humanity’s many cultures. The idea or hope that there's something waiting for us after death is something that has crossed most people's minds at least once. It makes our inevitable ends feel at least a little less frightening and brings comfort during times of grief.  Nain Rouge in a City of Detroit Parade It's a concept that's present in many religions, with some strings attached, of course. There is an afterlife, and it is as won

March, as many of you may know, is Le Mois de la Francophonie , a month to celebrate the cultural richness, diversity, and globality of the Francophone world. Throughout this month, follow alongside us as we take you to three global cities, exploring La Francophonie  in real time.   Kicking off Mois de la Francophonie  in Marrakech   On March 1 st , I found myself in a hotel in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco, waiting for La Mois de la Francophonie  to begin. Maybe it’s not w

This city in France is well known for its medieval architecture and its wonderful “rillettes”, but for people passionate about cars, the international race of the 24 hours of Le Mans is probably the most famous. Le Mans is situated at the Northwest of France; it is a city with 145 000 inhabitants but every year for a week during the month of June, it becomes an international hub.   Old Painting of the Cathédral in Le Mans Created in 1923, the first race of the 24 hours of Le

When you think of Auguste Rodin, where does your mind go? Probably to Paris. Rodin is indeed one of the most well-known French sculptors in history. There is an entire Museum in Paris (Le Musée Rodin) dedicated to his life’s works and his personal history.  But there’s a second major collection of Rodin’s works… In California? Indeed, the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris is housed in the Cantor Arts Center on the campus of Stanford University. I took a