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The Guillotine’s First Cut
Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier became the first of thousands to be executed by the guillotine 220 years ago today.
Missing World War II Ace Located After 71 Years
British researchers have found the final resting place of Derek Allen, a Royal Air Force pilot who went missing in 1940.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Joan of Arc
To commemorate Joan of Arc’s 600th birthday, explore some facts about the legendary “Maid of Orléans” that might come as a surprise.
France’s Green Fairy Flies Again
After a century-long ban, France has legalized absinthe, a potion with a rich history that artists once prized for its supposed hallucinogenic effects.
