Archaeological artifacts, including the head of a Greek statue and pieces of mosaic, stolen in Lebanon, were seized in New York and handed over to the Lebanese consulate, the Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday, which did not specify the circumstances in which these antiques were stolen and found in the United States. These parts … Read more
The largest historical event in France in terms of the number of participants with nearly 90 groups of enthusiasts and 900 costumed speakers, the Avignon Rose d’Or Festival will take place on Sunday 10 October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Center de Loisir de la Barthelasse. On the program, many activities, knights … Read more
The Parisian suburbs department is opening the doors this weekend to several emblematic sites of its economic and social history. Guided tour in preview. In Seine-Saint-Denis, during the 38th edition of heritage days, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September, several places are made accessible to the public, some for the first time. They are … Read more
The old granary of plenty, on the banks of the Saône quays © William Pham – On the occasion of the Heritage Days of September 18 and 19, we invite you to rediscover the sometimes overlooked gems of 18th century Lyon architecture. At that time, the city of Lyon was a large provincial capital whose … Read more
In a letter addressed to the French leader of the fast-food brand, two elected representatives from Grenoble ask him to give up his project. But the municipality finds itself very helpless against the American giant. Will a new KFC emerge in Grenoble? The brand covets a location on avenue Alsace-Lorraine, to the chagrin of the … Read more
An automaton in the workshop of Swiss master François Junod in Sainte-Croix (Switzerland) on January 19, 2021 / AFP – – – – In his workshop set in a snow-covered setting, Francois Junod’s mechanical masterpieces come to life: birds whistle and historical figures write poetry. The ancient art of the Swiss master has just entered … Read more
It is an original project which gave rise to the creation of these stained glass windows which now adorn the church of Bron. The townspeople themselves were involved, and their silhouettes now adorn the building. The artist Jean-Jacques Fanjat explains the genesis: Work done with patience and a sense of responsibility: – The photographs of … Read more
Archaeologists from Archaeological Park of Pompeiinear Naples, in the south of Italy, revealed this Saturday that they found two almost intact bodies that could be reconstructed in the position they were at the time of his death. The bodies would have been petrified when the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in the year 79 of … Read more