Jeanne de Clisson: The Lioness of BrittanyThe Noblewoman-turned-pirate who reigned terror upon the King of FranceMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Published inKook & QuirkLévitan: The Paris Department Store Where Nazis Bought Stolen Jewish BelongingsWhen Jewish businessman, Wolff Lévitan founded his namesake department store on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, Paris, in the early…May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
British Literary Towns That Bookworms Will LoveBookworms, rejoice! As of tomorrow, bookshops will be reopening in the UK. Once more we can browse a greater choice than that provided by…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
10 French Films that are not AmelieStudies have found that regularly watching foreign films and TV shows is one of the most successful means of studying a language. Even if…Apr 9, 20211Apr 9, 20211
Austen inspired StaycationsIs there a better lockdown companion than Jane Austen? Who better to spend a lockdown evening in than the queen of cosy, satirical romance?Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
Top 10 Coastal CitiesStudies have proven that there are many benefits of a life by the sea. Coastal dwellers enjoy improved mental health, respiratory health…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
On My Bookshelf: My Best March ReadsBooks. I love them. I love them so much, I’ve been a live-in volunteer in more than one bookshop, and I loved every second. As an avid…Apr 4, 2021Apr 4, 2021
Why is America not called Colombia?As there is already a country called Colombia, this may seem like an obvious question. Yet, as school history lessons continue to teach us…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
At 29 Years Old, I’m Halfway Through My Third ‘Bucket List’This year, I’ll be celebrating the big 3–0. 30. Three whole decades. Holy moly, I’ve been both looking forward to and dreading this…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
Banned Afros? Uniformed Hijabs? How Much Say Should a School Have Over Their Students’ Appearance?Is there a graduate of the British education system anywhere with positive memories of their school uniform? I beg to differ. I remember…Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021