Etiket: history
Ideas: Two key events in the history of New France
In two very interesting texts published on January 8 and 15, historian and sociologist Gérard Bouchard discusses the difficulty Quebecers have in quoting founding myths, whose role is “to assign…
History of medicine: epidemiology, a science of risk
Good year, bad year, in the middle of the XIXand century, one pregnant woman out of six, or even one out of five, died of puerperal fever after giving birth…
The history of the bicycle, the most used means of transport in the world
Whether mechanical or electric, the bicycle has become a very popular means of transport for getting around town as well as in the countryside. With a low ecological impact, cycling…
Presentation of the conference “the history of swing, the beginning of jazz in France” with Daniel Brothier
Daniel Brothier criss-crosses France to share his passion. Musician and composer, he leads a life as a musician, but not to perform on stage: he shares his musical knowledge during…
Misconduct | The worst injustice in the history of sport: your answers
We received several excellent suggestions, but one injustice has outraged you more than all the others… What is it? Posted at 9:00 a.m. How can we ignore the most obvious…
With over 10 billion views, ‘Baby Shark’ becomes the most viewed video in YouTube history
All the ingredients are there to seduce the youngest: heady rhythm and simple words mimicked by choreography. The South Korean children’s nursery rhyme is now the most viewed video in…
France: quite a history!
He is one of the first science fiction writers in history. Some of his characters are known all over the world, such as a certain Phileas Fogg brought to the…
History: the oldest jewelry store in Quebec closes its doors
After 168 years of existence, the oldest jewelry store in Quebec will close its doors on February 15. Located on Ontario Street in Montreal, the Léger Saint-Jean jewelry store will…
Benzema marks (again) the history of Real, Bayern defeated at home … What to remember from the European weekend
While the 20th day of Ligue 1 was in full swing and the African Cup of Nations began in Cameroon, the European championships took their course on Saturday 8 and…
At least 19 dead in New York fire, one of city’s “worst in history”
At least 19 people died and about sixty were injured this Sunday in a building fire in the Bronx district of New York, announced on the spot the new mayor…
Bad Conduct | What is the greatest injustice in the history of sport?
Every week, journalists from Sports de Press answer a question with pleasure, and a little insolence as well Posted on January 9, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Richard Labbé It’s pretty…
a “consecration” for the Comoros, qualified for the first time in their history
The incredible story of the young Comoros football team, whose first Africa Cup of Nations starts this Sunday, January 9, begins a little over 15 years ago. More than 7,000…
a “consecration” for the Comoros, qualified for the first time in their history
The incredible story of the young Comoros football team, whose first Africa Cup of Nations starts this Sunday, January 9, begins a little over 15 years ago. More than 7,000…
a “consecration” for the Comoros, qualified for the first time in their history
The incredible story of the young Comoros football team, whose first Africa Cup of Nations starts this Sunday, January 9, begins a little over 15 years ago. More than 7,000…
the video club, a certain history of the 80s and a memory to be preserved
Posted the 01/07/2022 22:35 Update the 01/07/2022 11:09 PM FRANCE 2 Article written by O.Lenuzza, M.Rénier, S.Ripaud – France 2 France Televisions It is a time that the over 30s…
the Natural History Museum is devoting a unique exhibition to animals
Posted the 01/06/2022 11:08 PM Update the 01/07/2022 09:11 France 2 Article written by M. Burgot, M. Boisseau, L. Soudre – France 2 France Televisions Animals are the big stars…
the Natural History Museum is devoting a unique exhibition to animals
Posted the 01/06/2022 11:08 PM Update the 01/06/2022 11:24 PM France 2 Article written by M. Burgot, M. Boisseau, L. Soudre – France 2 France Televisions Animals are the big…
three figures that sum up “the largest criminal investigation in American history” led by the FBI
“We will follow the facts, wherever they lead.” The US Minister of Justice on Wednesday (January 5) promised that the Biden administration would prosecute all those implicated in the assault…
three figures that sum up “the largest criminal investigation in American history” led by the FBI
“We will follow the facts, wherever they lead.” The US Minister of Justice on Wednesday (January 5) promised that the Biden administration would prosecute all those implicated in the assault…
A coffee with… Juan Carlos Salazar | “The history of aviation is written in Montreal”
The opportunity was too good. On his Twitter account, the new big boss of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Juan Carlos Salazar, seemed to be handing me a pole.…