Stromae, Sensational Comeback of a Belgian Pop Icon
November Potpourri: Burials, Bangles, Blues, Books, and More
Julie Gautier’s Ama, Stunning Underwater Dance of Strength and Courage

Humankind’s penchant for continually pushing the limits of creativity, science, and physical achievement never ceases to amaze me. You will find a shining example of this powerful predilection in the diminutive French free diver, Julie Gautier. Gautier was born on Réunion Island, surrounded by the Indian Ocean. She is a…
Baudelaire’s Spleen Defies Translation, There Do the Foolhardy Tread
Affair Of The Diamond Necklace, Swindle That Ruined An Innocent Queen

Mention the name of Marie Antoinette and many people will credit her with the haughty citation, “Let them eat cake!” The frivolous queen allegedly uttered these words upon learning that French peasants had no bread to eat. Yet, Marie Antoinette never made this pronouncement nor was she indifferent to the…
Camus’ Letters to a German Friend, a Warning for Our Times

Sunday, November 7, marks what would have been the 108th birthday of Nobel Prize winner, Albert Camus. During World War II, Camus joined the French Resistance, a movement dedicated to overthrowing the Germans. Camus lent his genius to the clandestine effort by working as a journalist and underground newspaper editor.…