France
What Secrets Lie Beneath This 17th-Century French Aristocrat's Smile?
New research suggests noblewoman Anne d’Alégre used gold wire to keep her decaying teeth in place
Colette Revolutionized French Literature With Her Depictions of Female Desire
Born 150 years ago this week, the author was known for her incisive portrayals of women's everyday lives
World’s Oldest Known Person, a French Nun, Dies at 118
Sister André survived both world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic and even a Covid-19 diagnosis at the age of 116
Meet the Designer of the Fanciful Subway Entrances to the Paris Métro
The celebrated architect Hector Guimard was also a passionate advocate for workers’ rights, even as he honed his reputation in the business of luxury
For 158 Years, a Cézanne Portrait Hid Behind a Still Life of Bread and Eggs
While examining the painting, a museum employee had a hunch—and called for an X-ray
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
Who Gets to Tell the Story of Ancient Egypt?
On the eve of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, some of the country's artifacts, from the Rosetta Stone to the bust of Nefertiti, remain overseas
'Litanies,' Inspired by Notre-Dame Fire, Receives Prestigious Music Award
Julian Anderson’s 25-minute concerto won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition
These Are the 100 Greatest Films of All Time, According to 1,600 Critics
Chantal Akerman’s bleak drama "Jeanne Dielman" tops the prestigious Sight and Sound poll
As Traditional Bakeries Disappear, the French Baguette Receives UNESCO Protection
The agency adds the “artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread” to its intangible heritage list
Angler Reels in 67-Pound Goldfish in France
British fisherman Andy Hackett caught and released the colossal creature, nicknamed "The Carrot," while casting at a private fishery
Marie Antoinette's Furniture Is Up for Auction
Two items represent two distinctive stages in the French queen's life
The Artwork That Took 30 Years and 200 Acres to Create
Renowned artist Anselm Kiefer goes big with his massive installation in southern France
How 23 Artists Explore Queerness in the Arab World
"Habibi, Love's Revolutions" reflects on LGBTQ experiences and identities
Annie Ernaux Wins Nobel Prize in Literature for Her Unabashed Autobiographical Writing
The French author is the 17th woman to win the prize
Two Hundred Years Ago, the Rosetta Stone Unlocked the Secrets of Ancient Egypt
French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced his decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs on September 27, 1822
To Save Energy, the Eiffel Tower Dims Its Lights Early
The iconic landmark will go dark at 11:45 p.m. to help the city's conservation efforts
The Real Warriors Behind 'The Woman King'
A new film stars Viola Davis as the leader of the Agojie, the all-woman army of the African kingdom of Dahomey
Jean-Luc Godard, an Icon of the French New Wave, Has Died at 91
The groundbreaking filmmaker helped set the stage for modern cinema
The Many Myths of Catherine de' Medici
A new Starz series, "The Serpent Queen," dramatizes the life of the much-maligned 16th-century ruler
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