Month: August 2023
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Joan’s Triumph
In the “Translator’s Preface” of Mark Twain’s biography of Joan of Arc, we read these words: “To arrive at a just estimate of a renowned man’s character one must judge it by the standards of his time, not ours. Judged by the standards of one century, the noblest characters of an earlier one lose much…
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3:10 to Gothic
Rouen’s rich history is reflected in its magnificent architecture. A treasure trove of half-timbered, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau, and Gothic buildings dominate the cityscape. For history and architecture enthusiasts, Rouen does not disappoint. Within a ten-minute walk, you can encounter three outstanding Gothic churches. The first of these Gothic masterpieces naturally is Cathédrale Notre-Dame de…