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The Gleaners by Jean-Francois Millet
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"The Gleaners" is Jean-Francois Millet's most famous painting. Learn about Impressionism and why Millet chose to paint the life of rural France.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from the Yellow House
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In 1888 Vincent van Gogh moved to the Yellow House in Arles, in the south of France. Learn about Vincent van Gogh's paintings from the Yellow House.
The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.
How Escargot Evolved From Snail Snack to Treat for the Elite
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Escargot is a delicacy of snails that's common in many European countries like France, Spain and Portugal. But what do snails even taste like and how are they prepared?
From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All
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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.
Tarrare: The Insatiable 18th-Century Frenchman Who Ate Everything
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Tarrare's unending hunger led him to consume anything—from live animals to inedible objects—making his life a medical mystery in 18th-century France.
How Stratego Works
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Like chess but sneakier, Stratego is a gambit of wits and strategy. So how do you play -- and what does 19th century France have to do with it?
Félicette, the First Feline in Space, Finally Got Her Due
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Felicette was the first, and so far, only, cat to ever go into space. Why did France send her up, and what happened later? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Ultimate Guide to French Wines
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French wines have unique characteristics that set them apart. Learn all about French wines at HowStuffWorks.
French Cooking 101
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French cooking 101 will teach you the basics of this grande cuisine. Check out French cooking 101 and brush up on your culinary skills.