After World War I, France poured billions into the Maginot Line, a vast chain of underground forts, casemates, and gun turrets meant to delay a German attack long enough for full mobilization. Filmed ...

In May 1940, German Panzer divisions launched a lightning campaign that stunned Europe. Breaking through the Ardennes, they surrounded Allied armies and pushed toward the English Channel, trapping ...

Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky? Here's what the number 13 signifies and when is the next Friday 13.

The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly ...

The Grand Mosque of Paris marks its 100th anniversary this year, reviving debate over its political role and its place in ...

It's not just any Friday, it's Friday the 13th. Maybe you already knew, maybe you've been feeling the spooky vibes all day, keeping your head on a swivel for black cats. Friday lands on the 13th of ...

They were as intertwined as two people could be. Lovers and avant-garde collaborators, Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore even played Dadaist tricks on the Nazis and nearly paid with their lives.. Curated ...

A two-day symposium will explore more than just the "blood and guts" of Patton, but an in-depth exploration of one of the war's most iconic figures.

As soon as Michel Barnier was named France's new prime minister, critics found a skeleton in his closet. Back in 1981, the 30-year-old lawmaker joined more than 150 conservatives in the National ...

Sitting in the southeast corner of France along the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is best known as a beach destination. However, those who take the time to explore the offshore areas of this small city will ...