Why is the rooster the symbol of France? This is the history of Le Coq gaulois, Les Bleus' most iconic emblem

Long before it became the badge worn by France’s national teams, it emerged from an unexpected linguistic coincidence and ...

As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix

History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams ...
Christian Science Monitor

'A Bite-Sized History of France' delightfully combines French history with gastronomy

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Wall Street Journal

The Checkered History of France’s Bastille Day Parade

Last weekend, tanks rumbled along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris past viewing stands erected in advance of Bastille Day, France’s national holiday. The tanks weren’t rehearse for the ...