Josephine Baker, in her own words, amplifies her renown as provocateur
In Baker’s newly translated 1949 memoir, “Fearless and Free,” the boundary-breaking performer does not hold back on her ...
Obituary: Andree Dumon courageously bravely whisked fallen World War II flyers to safety
Europe was on fire in 1942. Nazi Germany had consumed much of the continent and was at the peak of its military-industrial ...
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram or Facebook romance scams
Meta warns about scammers who reach out via unsolicited messages on its apps and other social media platforms, as well as by ...
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Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis
Journalist Cope (Power Hungry) spins a thrilling saga of four young women of the Italian resistance. In interweaving ...
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Josephine Baker’s Memoir Is Now Being Published for the First Time in English
A rare, intimate picture of Baker emerges in her memoir, Fearless and Free, originally published in France in 1949 and now ...
I found France’s ‘secret’ wine mecca in a village near Bordeaux
It reminds me of a scene from A Good Year, Ridley Scott ’s ode to the French countryside, and it’s perfect for a day trip while holidaying in Bordeaux. The village’s history dates back around 2,000 ...