Faces in History
Napoleon, Marie Antoinette, Louis XIV...they´re all here.
Champagne! 
From the abbey of Dom Perignon, to the tables of the rich and famous of France, champagne has always been perceived as an indulgence. If you're curious about the origins of the champagne glass, or the history of this celebratory beverage, read more here... French Perception of Obama’s Presidency
In electing Barack Obama, Americans have drastically changed the French opinion of them as a whole. With stars in their eyes, everyone can’t help but feel inspired by Obama’s candor. While his chessboard moves are anxiously awaited, there is unease amongst some. Hot Air Ballooning
This high-flying endeavor is just as popular today as it was over 200 years ago when it originated in France, when the first flight was "manned" by a duck, a rooster and a sheep. In the Court of Queen Elizabeth I
How would a French ambassador to the English court in 1597 describe the venerable Queen Elizabeth I? Fashion, it appears, is key. Marie Antoinette: Spoiled Little Rich Girl?
Did Marie Antoinette live a charmed life only to die a tragic death? Or was she just another spoiled royal who got what she deserved? Mata Hari - The Greatest Woman Spy of the Century
Who would have ever guessed that from the placid hometown of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands would emerge "the greatest woman spy of the century"? But Mata Hari, who pioneered the art of striptease on the stages of Europe, was destined to make history despite her humble beginnings... Napoleon & Josephine - Part I
Who would have guessed that the diminutive Corsican general with a "complex" could write such impassioned love letters as those he wrote for Josephine? Learn more about their tempestuous love affair... The Battle of Agincourt
How did a gathering of British soldiers - vastly outnumbered by the French army they were fighting - succeed at the Battle of Agincourt? Like most unexpected victories, luck played a key part. But don´t forget about the mud... Tout est Possible - A New President for France
As Nicholas Sarkozy, president of the French republic, addressed his countrymen, he described what was lying behind his promise “everything is possible." Though many are unwilling to sacrifice personal interests for upward mobility, I feel that Sarkozy’s policies will be advantageous for France.
What do Marie Antoinette and "a glass of bubbly"
What do Marie Antoinette and champagne have in common? Would you believe the champagne glass? Find out why...
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