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Which City Is Known As 'France of India', And Why
French-style cafés, bakeries, and restaurants serve European dishes, adding to the experience. You'll also find French cultural centres, heritage buildings with French signage, and even institutions that keep the connection alive.
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French Shipwreck Found 1.6 Miles Deep With Hundreds Of Ceramics
The ongoing exploration of Camarat 4 will shed new light on the maritime history of the Mediterranean and the understanding of centuries-old European trade networks.
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Angelina Jolie Bares Her Breast Cancer Scars On Time Magazine France Cover
Angelina Jolie's decision to opt for preventive surgery was closely linked to her family's history with cancer
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Why Paris Is Called The City Of Lights And How To See It Shine
Paris City of Lights History: Paris has been called the "City of Lights" for centuries, but the story behind the nickname is brighter than you might think. From royal lanterns to modern LEDs, here is why Paris still glows-and how to experience it.
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How Many Times The Eiffel Tower Has Been Shut In Its 136-Year History
The Eiffel Tower is currently closed due to strikes across France against austerity
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Italy PM Meloni Under Increasing Pressure Over Gaza
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is "on the wrong side of history", the main opposition party said this week, as countries including Britain, Canada and France recognized Palestinian statehood.
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This European Nation Has No PM, No President, No Standing Army And Is Smaller Than Delhi
If you have been looking for an offbeat destination to explore in Europe, here is why you should visit Andorra and what makes it so special.
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Pheasant Island: A Land That Belongs To Spain For 6 Months And France For The Next 6
A tiny, uninhabited island in the Bidasoa River quietly swaps hands between Spain and France every six months - a 360-year-old secret of shared borders that you can only admire from the shore.
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India Men's Compound Archery Team Wins First-Ever Gold At World Championships
The Indian men's compound archery team created history by winning its maiden gold medal at the World Championships, beating France in the final in Gwangju, South Korea.
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The White Lotus Season 4 To Be Shot At This France Hotel Where A Room Costs Rs 8.24 Lakh Per Night
The Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat has never needed a television series to stay relevant, but with its history, Michelin-level cuisine and impossibly photogenic pool, it continues to hold its place as a classic retreat on the Mediterranean
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France Beheaded An African King 100 Years Ago. His Skull Is On Its Way Home
France has returned three human skulls, including one believed to be that of a 19th-century Malagasy King Toera of the Sakalava people, to Madagascar. This comes 128 years after they were carried to France.
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Israel Condemns France's Recognition Of Palestine As "Aid To Terrorism"
Israel's Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin on Thursday slammed France's move to recognise a State of Palestine, calling it "a black mark on French history and a direct aid to terrorism".
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Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France
Archaeologists in France may have located a lost Roman canal built during the Cimbrian Wars. The Marius Canal, ordered by Gaius Marius, was a crucial supply route for Roman troops fighting the Cimbri and Teutones between 104 and 102 B.C. Researchers have identified structures in the Rhône River delta matching Roman engineering standards, including...
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Charles De Gaulle's Famed World War II Speech On Show For First Time
One of the most famous speeches in modern French history -- General Charles de Gaulle's 1940 radio plea for France to resist the Nazi occupation -- is set to go on display on Saturday for the first time.
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Researchers Find Evidence of Embalming Practices in 16th-Century France
A team of bioarchaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Institute, Université de Bordeaux, and Aix-Marseille Université has made a groundbreaking discovery in France, revealing the long-term embalming practices of an aristocratic family spanning nearly two centuries. The team, led by experts in bioarchaeology, uncovered 12 sets of remains, i...
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Which City Is Known As 'France of India', And Why
French-style cafés, bakeries, and restaurants serve European dishes, adding to the experience. You'll also find French cultural centres, heritage buildings with French signage, and even institutions that keep the connection alive.
-
French Shipwreck Found 1.6 Miles Deep With Hundreds Of Ceramics
The ongoing exploration of Camarat 4 will shed new light on the maritime history of the Mediterranean and the understanding of centuries-old European trade networks.
-
Angelina Jolie Bares Her Breast Cancer Scars On Time Magazine France Cover
Angelina Jolie's decision to opt for preventive surgery was closely linked to her family's history with cancer
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Why Paris Is Called The City Of Lights And How To See It Shine
Paris City of Lights History: Paris has been called the "City of Lights" for centuries, but the story behind the nickname is brighter than you might think. From royal lanterns to modern LEDs, here is why Paris still glows-and how to experience it.
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How Many Times The Eiffel Tower Has Been Shut In Its 136-Year History
The Eiffel Tower is currently closed due to strikes across France against austerity
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Italy PM Meloni Under Increasing Pressure Over Gaza
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is "on the wrong side of history", the main opposition party said this week, as countries including Britain, Canada and France recognized Palestinian statehood.
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This European Nation Has No PM, No President, No Standing Army And Is Smaller Than Delhi
If you have been looking for an offbeat destination to explore in Europe, here is why you should visit Andorra and what makes it so special.
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Pheasant Island: A Land That Belongs To Spain For 6 Months And France For The Next 6
A tiny, uninhabited island in the Bidasoa River quietly swaps hands between Spain and France every six months - a 360-year-old secret of shared borders that you can only admire from the shore.
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India Men's Compound Archery Team Wins First-Ever Gold At World Championships
The Indian men's compound archery team created history by winning its maiden gold medal at the World Championships, beating France in the final in Gwangju, South Korea.
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The White Lotus Season 4 To Be Shot At This France Hotel Where A Room Costs Rs 8.24 Lakh Per Night
The Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat has never needed a television series to stay relevant, but with its history, Michelin-level cuisine and impossibly photogenic pool, it continues to hold its place as a classic retreat on the Mediterranean
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France Beheaded An African King 100 Years Ago. His Skull Is On Its Way Home
France has returned three human skulls, including one believed to be that of a 19th-century Malagasy King Toera of the Sakalava people, to Madagascar. This comes 128 years after they were carried to France.
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Israel Condemns France's Recognition Of Palestine As "Aid To Terrorism"
Israel's Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin on Thursday slammed France's move to recognise a State of Palestine, calling it "a black mark on French history and a direct aid to terrorism".
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Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France
Archaeologists in France may have located a lost Roman canal built during the Cimbrian Wars. The Marius Canal, ordered by Gaius Marius, was a crucial supply route for Roman troops fighting the Cimbri and Teutones between 104 and 102 B.C. Researchers have identified structures in the Rhône River delta matching Roman engineering standards, including...
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Charles De Gaulle's Famed World War II Speech On Show For First Time
One of the most famous speeches in modern French history -- General Charles de Gaulle's 1940 radio plea for France to resist the Nazi occupation -- is set to go on display on Saturday for the first time.
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Researchers Find Evidence of Embalming Practices in 16th-Century France
A team of bioarchaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Institute, Université de Bordeaux, and Aix-Marseille Université has made a groundbreaking discovery in France, revealing the long-term embalming practices of an aristocratic family spanning nearly two centuries. The team, led by experts in bioarchaeology, uncovered 12 sets of remains, i...
