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Approximately 170,000 people die every day around the world – that’s around 62 million deaths in 2024 alone. The cumulative effect of this has led to what has been termed a “burial crisis”, with most ...
Graham Broad says a compelling excerpt from a textbook or a passion-filled lecture from a professor does not compare to being physically present in a setting where history occurred.
You'll likely pass by Place Masséna, the city's main square, several times while in Nice thanks to its central location. With the seafront to the south, the shopping street Avenue Jean Médecin ...
An "unknown" soldier's grave has been identified almost exactly 107 years after his death. Born February 19, 1884, in ...
On paper, France have one of the most talented squads in the competition. Headlined by Kylian Mbappe's return and Paris Saint-Germain's strong form, France should be favored to advance to the ...
The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War II. Hitler planned to get rid of the tower, but never ended up going through with ...
A visitor to Arlington National Cemetery's website earlier this year would have seen links to information about a wide range of notable African Americans, Hispanic Americans and women buried there.
In an open letter to Patricia Miralles, French Minister Delegate for Remembrance and Veterans Affairs, a historian denounces misrepresentations on the commemorative plaques of the Senegalese cemetery ...
Charles de Gaulle’s insistence on French power and autonomy is being cited widely in France; one politician demanded that an America on “the side of the tyrants” return the Statue of Liberty.
France swept to the Six Nations title with a record-strewn 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday. The win put Les Bleus one point above England, whose 68-14 rout of Wales had sent the ...
France have won the Six Nations after beating Scotland 35-16 in Paris. England pushed the championship battle to the final game after earlier destroying Wales with a record 68-14 win in Cardiff ...
The cemetery, which is operated by the Army, said it was working to restore the content. Among the obscured pages was material about civil rights. By Tim Balk Materials on the Arlington National ...