Today is the 117th birthday of the pilot and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. He wrote The Little Prince, a copy of which was given to
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Happy 173rd Birthday Henri Rousseau
Today is the 173rd birthday of the artist Henri Rousseau. The world is a better place because he was in it still feels the loss
Happy 135th Birthday Georges Braque
Today is the 135th birthday of the man who is widely recognized as the co-founder of Cubism: Georges Braque. While his counterpart’s name is much
Happy 89th Birthday Yves Klein
Today is the 89th birthday of the French artist Yves Klein. His influence in the minimalist discipline is undeniable. His vision has pushed the art world
What You Can Do Right Now
A friend’s family has sponsored a Syrian family. Read their story. The entire amount raised is used to purchase goods and services, no portion goes
Joyeux 101e anniversaire de naissance d’Edith Piaf
Aujourd’hui, c’est le 101e anniversaire d’Edith Piaf. Cette année marque le 52e anniversaire de sa mort, malheureusement, qui est six ans de plus que le
Happy 176th Birthday Claude Monet
Today is the 176th birthday of the artist Claude Monet. We know his work and I can speak only for myself of not knowing his
Happy 78th Birthday Jean Seberg
Today is the 78th birthday of the actress Jean Seberg. I do love that a girl from Iowa can become so beloved by the French.
Happy 119th Birthday Edith Head
Today is the 119th birthday of the woman who made more influence on mid-century fashion than all the fashion designers of the time combined: Edith Head. If
Native Son: Banned Books That Shaped America
The list of authors of frequently and recently banned books reads is very similar to the New York Times Best Seller list: Alexi Sherman, Dr.
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