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‘Paris vs New York’: Comparing Two Iconic Cities
Graphic Designer Vahram Muratyan has produced a book of prints called, “Paris vs. New York,” which is a collection of illustrations featuring clever cultural comparisons between the two cities, side by side.
The World on Twitter: Thursday Aug. 30
Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Thursday August 30.
The World on Twitter: Thursday Aug. 23
Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Thursday August 23.
Burgundy Wine Village Upset at the Sale of Iconic Castle to Chinese Businessman
Residents of a medieval winemaking village in Burgundy are upset by the sale of the village’s castle to a businessman from China.
The World on Twitter: Monday Aug. 20
A selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Monday morning August 20.
The World on Twitter: Friday Aug. 17
Tweets from The World’s newsroom, Friday morning August 17.
France’s Minitel Electronic Terminal Becomes History
This Saturday will mark the end of an era in France when the Minitel wil be switched off. The Minitel was a groundbreaking home electronic terminal, created in 1982, almost a decade before the commercialization of the Internet.
Robert Lepage’s ‘Ring des Nibelungen’ at the Met
New York’s Metropolitan Opera just ended its first run of a brand new “Ring” cycle. Several years ago, the Met asked visionary playwright and theater director Robert Lepage to produce Wagner’s epic four-part “Ring of the Nibelungen.”
French Elections: Casting a Presidential Vote on US Soil
The World’s Adeline Sire was born in France, and she plans to vote in this weekend’s French presidential election. She has a snapshot of going to the polls in Massachusetts for the first round election two weeks ago.
Taika Waititi Revisits His Maori Roots in ‘Boy’
Los Angeles-based filmmaker Taika Waititi talks about his Maori roots and the origins of his tribe in New Zealand.
Harvey Weinstein: Oscars in Hollywood, Silver Medal in France and Brewing Controversy Stateside
Two weeks after winning a handful of gold statuettes in Hollywood for his French silent movie, “The Artist”, movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was awarded a silver medal in Paris [...]
Mademoiselle in Song, and Translating Jargon
Will French singers stop using the word “Mademoiselle” now that the French government has?
‘Are you Madame or Mademoiselle?’
There used to be this traditional celebration in France on November 25th. It’s known as la Sainte Catherine [...]
Hard Lessons for American Midwife Volunteer in Haiti
Erin Curtiss is an American midwife who recently volunteered in Haiti. She wanted to help tackle the country’s high mortality rate among pregnant women, but she discovered that solving the problem will require more than just midwives. Jenny Asarnow reports.
French Filmmaker’s Homage to Spanish Housekeepers
The film pays homage to the Spanish women who emigrated to France in the 1960s to seek jobs as housekeepers in Paris.
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