As I studied a map of Burgundy while planning a vacation with my 10-year-old son, Lucas, many of the place names looked strangely familiar. Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard: it was ...

Find out the interesting history behind all 50 of the U.S. state flags The U.S. state flags, explained The American flag, the “stars & stripes,” Old Glory—whatever you want to call it, there’s no ...

Flags lowered in front of the town hall in Lourdes, southwestern France, April 26, 2025. MORGAN FACHE/DIVERGENCE FOR LE MONDE Twenty years after the death of Pope John Paul II, the passing of Pope ...

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"When it comes to the white flag, we know this Vatican strategy from the first half of the 20th century," he said, urging the Holy See to "avoid repeating the mistakes of the past". Analyst Mykola ...

The new Apple TV+ historical drama “Carême,” out April 30, is made from a simple recipe: It’s one-part haute cuisine cooking drama, one-part sexy period romance, and two-parts French ...

Broche was working in Sweden for the French gaming giant Ubisoft and spoke to a colleague, Tom Guillermin, about the project. The game is set in a fantasy world resembling late 19th century ...

The origin of St. George's Day dates back to as early as the 9th Century, according to The Sun. However, modern understandings are based on 11th and 12th Century versions of the story behind the ...

This story reached England in the 12th Century, during the Crusades ... along with Scotland and Northern Ireland’s flags. The St George’s Flag is a simple design consisting of a red cross ...

While the pope leaves behind an interesting legacy, some believe his death was foreshadowed as early as the 16th century, drawing renewed attention to centuries-old prophecies. Astronauts pointed to ...