French female composers of the 20th century – Presentation

French female composers of the 20th century - Presentation

According to the Center for Contemporary Music Documentation, in 2019 in France only 1% of classical music pieces scheduled in theaters were written by women. A scathing finding of this virtual absence, which also manifests itself in popular culture. Indeed, if the names of the greatest composers like Bach or Mozart are known to everyone, … Read more

Nowruz, Persian New Year celebration

Nowruz, Persian New Year celebration

“Nowruz is the New Year traditionally celebrated by Iranians and other Central Asians on March 21st , or at the time of the vernal equinox. This day also corresponds to the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Persian solar calendar. At least 300 million people around the world are estimated to celebrate … Read more

“Al Atlal, song for my mother” by Norah Krief

Norah Krief performed in 2016 an extract from the song ofOum Kalsoum Al-Atlal opening of Phèdre(s) directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski. This experience resonated for the actress and singer like a call, a call to memory and to the memory of her own mother, a Tunisian Jew who immigrated to the suburbs of Paris, who often … Read more

The Celts reinvented by archeology

The Celts reinvented by archeology

The magazine of archeology looks at the discovery of 40 years of Celtic archeology, to better perceive this society in a new light. The Celts, 750 years of history… and archeology From the 5th century BC, the Celts designate, for the Greek authors, all of the western populations of the northern Alps. While their powerful … Read more

A Sunday at the Puces de Saint-Ouen

A Sunday at the Puces de Saint-Ouen

You don’t come to Paris just to visit the Louvre and get a closer look at what the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre or Notre-Dame look like. The Saint-Ouen flea market is also part of the charm and soul of the capital. The site has a total of fifteen markets, thirteen of which are open to the … Read more

AIDS: five misconceptions to fight among 15-24 year olds – Elle

AIDS: five misconceptions to fight among 15-24 year olds - Elle

Published on March 25, 2023 at 5:13 p.m. AIDS: five misconceptions to fight among 15-24 year olds – ©Anna Shvets The Sidaction takes place this weekend. On this occasion, a survey of young people under the age of 24 shows that their level of information about the disease has largely regressed. A poll published on … Read more

What is the difference between New York, Japanese and Basque cheesecake? – She at Table

What is the difference between New York, Japanese and Basque cheesecake?  - She at Table

Published on March 25, 2023 at 4:44 p.m. Cheesecake with mozzarella, lemon and raspberry coulis – © Virginie Garnier Three cheesecakes, three recipes… Which one will you prefer? The American cheesecake, the original, or almost Let’s start with the most popular, the American cheesecake. Presumably, it would be an Americanized version of vatrushka, a Russian … Read more