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Patricia discusses the various ways zeppelins were used in the twentieth century, as well as what led to their downfall.
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Humanity has always dreamed of flying through the air. That dream was made possible with the arrival of the zeppelin at the end of the nineteenth century.
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In centuries past, when a person's honor was offended, he would challenge the culprit to a duel. The last duel in France took place as recently as 1967, between two respected politicians!
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Professor Joseph Melone stresses the importance of sources in historical research. He also makes the disputed claim that Shakespeare never existed. Whether you believe that or not, his message is clear: check your sources!
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Professor Joseph Malone share his thoughts on his research on western colonization in Africa. What he discovered was not at all what he expected.
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Nice's Jetée-Promenade is the site of a former casino by that name. Built on pilings over the sea, the original building was once a thriving casino attracting many tourists, especially British tourists who flocked to the Riviera.
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In this video on Nice, Patricia explains the history of the city, its Italian heritage, and its typically French atmosphere.
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The first of April is the day of hoaxes, pranks, and jokes. In France, the tradition is to hang paper fish on people's backs and shout, "Poisson d'avril!" (April Fish!).
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