Two weeks ago, leaders of the former Allied forces (among other world leaders) gathered on the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 80th...

Becoming an Artist Vincent Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands as the eldest of six children. His father was a Protestant pastor. At 16,...

On the Streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa A typical day on the streets of Brazzaville is a crowded scene. Taxis, motorbikes, and...

Beginnings Ballet had its earliest beginnings in the Italian Renaissance as a court dance. After the marriage of Catherine de Médici  (an...

Many people use objects and have no idea where they were from or how they were invented. Sometimes it doesn’t even occur to you when you...

May 20th marks the New Hampshire celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s American Tour, the basis of the holiday. Other...

Tulip Festival The harsh months of winter have left the people of Ottawa, Canada’s frigid capital city, looking for any sing of Spring....

What it is In the streets of Abidjan, the largest city of Côte d’Ivoire, people speak a very choco language. Choco , an abbreviation for...

“Je viens du New Hampshire” ( I'm from New Hampshire) .   That’s my quick, memorized introduction whenever someone asks where I’m from in...

When mathematicians use rules to embrace a new kind of creative literature

Buzzing Through History The area that is now France was once Gaul, inhabited by ancient Celtic peoples. For the Celts, bees – and...

Elections Postponed Senegal is often heralded as “ the only coup-free democracy in West Africa .” In early February, fear echoed...

The Situation It has been 8 years without an election in Haiti.   As political violence and corruption spread across the state, the...

Imperialism in China In the era of colonialism, France was always a predominant figure. From its territories in the Americas to its...

March has finally arrived, and with it, the promise of spring. Outside, the wind is less frigid, and birds chirp from treetops. March is...

Today, Château Belcastel is perched among the Pyrenees of Southern France, outside the village of Belcastel, one of the most beautiful in...

Jérôme Bayle, farmer and former rugby player, has frequented international news in the past few weeks. His yellow baseball cap and neatly...

February marks Black History Month in the US and Canada (the UK and Ireland both celebrate, but in October). The month was designated to...

Cajun Country When we think of Francophone culture in Louisiana, New Orleans and Mardi Gras are often in front of our minds. But the...

Origins of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Major retailers have been stocking up for months on chocolate gift...