(The Conversation) — Catholicism, ‘Frenchness’ and secularism are often conflated in French culture, a scholar writes, while non-Christian traditions are viewed with suspicion. (The Conversation) — ...

High heels, more than just footwear, are symbols of elegance and status that have strutted through fashion history, their ...

The outrage over Maryam Boujettou’s hijab reveals the fragility of France's commitment to equality, challenging a state that ...

Garritt C Van Dyk works for the University of Newcastle. In 1889, the Syndicat du Commerce des Vins de Champagne produced a pamphlet promoting champagne at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, ...

An Algerian appeals court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for French sports writer Christophe Gleizes, convicted of “glorifying terrorism.” Gleizes was sentenced six months ago ...

Initially unveiled in October 2019, the logo was divisive from the start, with some early critics calling it “twee” and “sexist.” Now, as buzz around the Olympics continues to ramp up ahead of July 26 ...

An exhibition showcases the diversity and coherence of the Greek artist's work, which includes aerial sculptures crafted from ...

A kiss is one of the most universal gestures in the world. It’s a wordless way to show affection that transcends language, culture, and even species boundaries, conveying a great deal of meaning ...