Category Archives: Paris History

Responding to Terrorism in Paris

Posted on January 17, 2015 by briansandberg

The director and fellows of the Institut d’Études Avancées de Paris—where I am currently serving as a Résident (Residential Fellow) during the 2014-2015 academic year—held a meeting in the aftermath of the attack on Charlie Hebdo to discuss ways in … Continue reading →

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La Marche Républicaine in Paris

Posted on January 17, 2015 by briansandberg

Things have been rather crazy in Paris over the past week with the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo, the shootings of police officers, the massive manhunt for the gunmen, and two police assaults on a print shop and a Hyper … Continue reading →

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A French September 11?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by briansandberg

The cover of Le Monde, the leading French newspaper, displayed a photo of the spontaneous rally at the place de la République on Wednesday evening, 7 January, following the horrific attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Massacre of Journalists at Charlie Hebdo in Paris

Posted on January 7, 2015 by briansandberg

Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical publication in Paris, was attacked by terrorists this morning. Two gunmen reportedly entered the offices of Charlie Hebdo and opened fire, killing ten people and wounding more. The gunmen then exited the building and opened … Continue reading →

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Graduate Fellowship in Paris

Posted on November 22, 2014 by briansandberg

2015-16 École Nationale des Chartes Fellowship Application deadline: December 1, 2014 Find instructions and application forms here: http://www.newberry.org/long-term-fellowships. The Project Abstract and Project Description should provide specific reference to the applicant’s need for the training available at the École and … Continue reading →

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French Revolution Digital Archive

Posted on January 29, 2014 by briansandberg

Stanford University’s French Revolution Digital Archive is accessible online. According to the archive’s website: “The French Revolution Digital Archive (FRDA) is a multi-year collaboration of the Stanford University Libraries and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) to produce a digital … Continue reading →

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History and Politics in France

Posted on September 22, 2013 by briansandberg

History and politics are often closely entwined in France. Even academic historians sometimes engage directly in social commentary and political activity, sometimes referred to as histoire engagé. Some historians have taken engagement a step further to become local or national … Continue reading →

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Feminism, Politics, and Nudity in France

Posted on July 19, 2013 by briansandberg

Nude protests by women in Femen and marches by Muslim women who want to wear a veil in public have both created sustained controversy on feminism in French society and politics. An essay by Mona Chollet entitled, “Femen partou, féminisme … Continue reading →

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French Cuisine and Frozen Food

Posted on July 10, 2013 by briansandberg

French haute cuisine restauranteurs are upset by revelations that many other restaurants are using frozen ingredients and even serving entire factory-frozen dishes. The Washington Post reports that “a chunk of tuna cooked Provencal style with an attractive ratatouille on the … Continue reading →

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French Presidential Palace Auctions Wines

Posted on June 1, 2013 by briansandberg

The Palais de l’Élysée, official residence of the Président de la République in France, auctioned off approximately 10 percent of its wine cellar this week. This is reportedly the first such sale by the Élysée, intended to raise money to … Continue reading →

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