nhirte4Sep 23, 20233 minApples, Onions, Chicken Teeth, and Other French IdiomsPommes (Apples) Perhaps the most recognizable French idiom to include the juicy red fruit is tomber dans les pommes. Literally, the...
nhirte4Sep 11, 20232 minThe French Republican CalendarWhen the French invented a calendar to go with their revolution
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Jasmine GraceJul 22, 20232 minLegends and Monsters of West AfricaThis week, once again we will feature an addition to the Legends + Monsters series, this time focusing on tales from West Africa. There...