Articles tagged ‘History’
Seduction Tips from Madame de Pompadour?
By Parisgirl | March 9th, 2007 |
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One of my favorite Paris Logue readers directed me to Arts & Letters Daily (thanks Mark) and in my search for essays on France, I fell upon this juicy morsel:
Alykhan Velshi’s essay for the New English Review, entitled:
The Cruelty of Eros: Sex Tips from the Marquise de Pompadour - he includes this Pompadour quote:
“It is [...]
Not Just a City, but Living Theater
By Parisgirl | February 28th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
InTriumph in Paris, The Exploits of Benjamin Franklin by David Schoenbrun, Benjamin Franklin’s observations about the city, its salons, and the hallowed courts of Versailles are included. Here are some highlights:
“The Civilities we everywhere receive give us the strongest Impressions of the French Politeness . . . At the Church of Notre [...]
Ben Franklin on French Fashion
By Parisgirl | February 24th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Here’s some of Ben Franklin’s observations on French women and their make-up in 1776:
“I speak generally , for there are some fair women in Paris, who I think are not whitened by Art. As to Rouge, they don’t pretend to imitate Nature in laying it on. There is no gradual diminution of the Color [...]
Answer to Friday’s Trivia Challenge
By Parisgirl | February 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Answer to Friday’s Trivia Question:
Thomas Jefferson was fascinated by many aspects of the French landscape, in particular the olive tree, which he envisaged bringing back to introduce and cultivate in the US.
He was equally enamored with the nightingale, a species he had never encountered in the US.
To read more, check out Thomas Jefferson’s [...]
French History - Sunday Trivia Challenge
By Parisgirl | February 11th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Who said this upon receiving the news of the French revolution?
“They will soon weary of this liberty,and then they will become as gentle and obedient as lambs. But a clever and courageous leader is needed, one who is far in advance of his fellow man and his age. A new Genghis Khan will arise. [...]
Trivia Questions
By Parisgirl | February 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
What is the name of the tree that Thomas Jefferson wanted to introduce to the United States? He noted that this tree was prevalent in southern France during his journey.
What songbird fascinated Jefferson during his trip? So much so that he wanted to bring this songbird back to the US as well.
You [...]
Jefferson in France - the Ultimate Travel Blogger!
By Parisgirl | February 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Thomas Jefferson – Traveling in France
1787 was a great year to be traveling in Europe.
While Catherine the Great was making her epic journey from St. Petersburg to the Crimea by sled/mobile home and boat (starting on New Year’s Day), Thomas Jefferson left Paris in February in the sleet. He was headed for the sunnier [...]
Book News from Research Girl
By Parisgirl | January 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Research Girl was scouring the attic and forwarded this gem to share with Paris Logue. Lucky for us that she did because this is one book you might have trouble finding either through Amazon or even Ebay. It’s listed as currently unavailable. Here’s the scoop from Research Girl:
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
By Parisgirl | January 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Paris is considered by many to be the capital city of perfume - so it’s ironic that Perfume: The Story of a Murderer directed by Tom Tykwer (based on Patrick Suskind’ novel)should begin in the stinkiest sector of Paris - an 18th century fish market.
Judging by the reviews posted on Nord-Cinema.com.
The average French [...]
Paris in the 70’s - Student Diary
By Parisgirl | January 10th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
While cleaning out the storage space, I fell upon this Student Diary, Paris 1976, so from time to time I’ll post entries for those who are interested in what it was like being a student in Paris in the 70s.
(these Diary posts will continue depending upon readers interest level - so please leave a [...]
