What image crosses your mind when you think of Beauty and the Beast? I see a beautiful princess wearing a glittering yellow gown and a boar-like creature with tusks dancing in a splendid ballroom. It's a fairy tale that is close to my heart. Besides being one of my favourite Disney films, Belle's love for …
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Why Olympe de Gouges should be a household name
Who has heard of Olympe de Gouges? I hadn't. I only became aware of her name when I started researching The French Revolution. At first she was just one of the many victims of The Reign of Terror during which thousands of people were executed. Then I started reading more about her. And the more …
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