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Figues, Anglais et amandes π«π·π¬π§
Summer isn’t a season. It’s figs, almonds and good stories. Read more
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The weight of summer π¬π§π«π·
βοΈ A Basket Full of Mediterranean Sunshine Read more
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40c and counting π¬π§
Sun, sausages, and the quiet heroism of the designated driver. Read more
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Avignon π¬π§
A new belt, a new grandbaby, and a vineyard-owning relative who picked the wine: one weekend in Provence had it all β and a Mont Ventoux descent that nearly ended in disaster. Read on
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The week that was 17/2026 π¬π§
No weekly recap this week β the author has absconded to Brittany, which has inexplicably decided to be sunny, and is now filing his dispatches from a harbour terrace somewhere between a dish of olives and an ice bucket. What … Continue reading
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Carcassonne π¬π§π«π·
Some cities get lucky. Carcassonne got strategic positioning. The result was two thousand years of invasions, crusades, and general unpleasantnessβinterrupted only by brief periods of prosperity and the occasional flying pig. Click here to find out more…
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Tagged Canal du Midi, Carcassonne, Cathars, Crusades, Fortified city, French castles, French history, Historical blog, History with a twist, Humorous history, Languedoc, Medieval architecture, Medieval history, Occitania, South of France, Travel France, UNESCO World Heritage, Viollet-le-Duc
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Wars and chaos π¬π§π«π·
The world is slipping into a new era of instabilityβand few seem willing to say it out loud. From Ukraine to the Middle East, from Washington to Europe, decisions are being made that could shape the next decade of conflict … Continue reading
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Tagged * Ukraine War, American Politics, Donald Trump, Economic Stability, Elections, Europe Defense, European Union, France Politics, French Economy, Geopolitics, Global Conflicts, Global Instability, International Security, Iran, Leadership, Middle East Crisis, Political Risk, Power Politics, Strategic Autonomy, US Foreign Policy, US Military, War Analysis
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Pi day
Today is Pi Day, the only day of the year when mathematics, curiosity, and pastry come together in perfect harmony. At exactly 1:59 PM, the universe briefly aligns with 3.14159β¦ β which is clearly the ideal moment to celebrate with … Continue reading
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Tagged * Pi Day, Albert Einstein, Curiosity, Fun Facts, March 14, Mathematics, Numbers, Pie, Random Thoughts, Science Humour, Ο (Pi)
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