The Bastille, which was originally built as a medieval fortress, eventually became a state prison, where political prisoners were often detained. It was often seen as a symbol of oppression under the ...

The Marquis de Sade, vilified by respectable society from his own time through ours, apotheosized by Apollinaire as "the freest spirit tht has yet existed," wrote "The 120 Days of Sodom" while ...

How about a trip back in time this summer? UNESCO-listed abbeys, fortified bastide villages, pilgrimage towns: these five ...

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BASTILLE have performed at Glastonbury every three years since 2013 – which means the Pompeii singers were likely for a return this weekend. But after appearing in 2016, 2019 and 2022, I’m ...

Bastille Day 2025: fireworks and entertainment in Poissy (78) Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis, Manon de Sortiraparis · Published on June 23, 2025 at 05:07 p.m.

The government should probably do the right thing and declare Wednesday, June 25, a national holiday. It’s the first ...

This focus on a fortress balance sheet also positions the bank perfectly for a major upcoming event. U.S. regulators are set to finalize the Basel III Endgame capital rules.

President Trump held the Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade. Coinciding with the President’s 79th birthday and Flag Day, the parade included armored tanks and artillery vehicles, ...