Paris, France — Builder, warrior, he brought peace and prosperity to the ancient Egyptians and plenty of gold and artifacts as well. The civilization of Ancient Egypt reached its apogee during the […]
Ramses, Ramses the Great
Into the Heart of Holistic Healing
Paris, France — Art is recognized as a form of therapy, often playing a role in hospital wards or retirement homes. But just going to a museum to see art work provides […]
Jazz and Wine in the Wilds of Languedoc
This is clearly a win-win situation. The stunning Hortus wine estate is hosting the annual jazz festival Hortus Live! on July 22nd with the Wax Tailor group at the top of the […]
Paris In Pataphysics
Paris, France — Pataphysics. Not your average everyday word. But it has wended its way into an exhibition currently underway at the Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris museum which traces the history of […]
The Art of the Auction by Artcurial
Left: This Mauboussin major Art Deco brooch in platinum, gold, engraved emerald and diamonds, circa 1930 is estimated at US$28,000 to US$34,000 (20,000 to 30,000 euros). Photo courtesy Artcurial. Handout via The […]
Deneuve the Divine
Paris, France — She is one of the greats. Catherine Deneuve. She goes well beyond iconic. And in an exhibition that is being played out on both sides of the Seine, she […]
A Tour within a Tour with the Biodiversity Tour of the Tour de France
Paris, France — All agree, the Tour de France, the famous French cycling race that began back in 1903, is one of the great ways to see France during the live television […]
Kirkland, the Courteous
Paris, France — Douglas Kirkland. Brigitte Bardot. Two of the very greats. The former was one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century and early 21st century. The latter doesn’t need […]
Industrious Insects
Versailles, France — There is another reason to head to Versailles this summer besides its castle and royal regalia, for Versailles harbors one of the finest collection of trees in all the […]
Meanwhile, In Africa
Paris, France — It was 79 years ago that the invasion of Normandy unfolded ultimately bringing an end to World War Ii in Europe. But before the June 1944 landings, the war […]
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