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December 26, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (9)
After the final battle of the Napoleonic Wars, during which the British army entered the city, Toulouse did not follow the movement of the first Industrial Revolution. The new technology was only embraced around the mid-19th century. The advent of railways helped Toulouse progress economically. Unfortunately, its narrow, medieval streets proved an impediment to the development of […]
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December 21, 2017
Interview with photographer Michelle Murosky
If you have followed this blog for a while, you know how much I love old-fashioned photography. You may even remember how I started my series of reminigrams. Earlier this year, I met photographer Michelle Murosky on Instagram. This family historian and genealogist restores old images. After perusing her blog, I knew she would make […]
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December 19, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (8)
In the 18th century, Toulouse became a leading city in the field of law. It also took advantage of its new city planner. Louis de Mondran designed parks inspired by English painters and philosophers, three of which still exist today — the Boulingrin (or Grand Rond), the Jardin des Plantes, and the Jardin Royal. (I talked about […]
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December 12, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (7)
The end of the Pastel era saw the birth of French Wars of Religion. Those lasted for more than three decades — until the publication of the Edict of Nantes (1598). In 1562, street riots between Huguenots and Catholics claimed 3,000 lives. In the Saint-Georges district, 200 houses were burned. During the second part of the 16th century, the local […]
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December 6, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (6)
Toulouse is famous for its Capitouls. The council of chief magistrates was born after Count Raymond IV’s death (1152). Eight men were selected for a year to rule the state. The number increased to 12 in 1176 and 24 in 1222. Each of them represented a district of the city. The Capitouls settled in the Capitole, […]
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November 28, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (5)
Toulouse played an important role during the Albigensian Crusade. Raymond VI, its count, was a Catholic and a Cathar sympathizer. Toulouse was besieged several times. The last assault (1217-1218) saw the death of their leader, Simon IV de Montfort. “Simon stopped to aid his brother Guy, who had been wounded by a crossbow, and was hit on the […]
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November 21, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (4)
Last week’s post ended with a view of Toulouse’s old Roman wall. Toulouse was integrated into the Roman empire during the 2nd century BC and boasted aqueducts, theatres, therms and a forum. Actually, it was the fourth largest city in the western half of the empire! Toulouse changed hands quite few times. It became the capital of […]
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November 20, 2017
A few changes for the blog
Hello everyone! As you may know, I am a social media trainer (and French instructor). For a long time, I worked with all sorts of small business owners and solo-preneurs. Social Media Slant, my award-winning blog, is the place where I shared social media tips and advice for clients and readers. Then, a few months […]
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November 14, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (3)
Let’s continue our walk in my hometown. (Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here.) Toulouse has been inhabited since the 8th century B.C. The original settlers lived in the hills overlooking the Garonne, a few kilometres south of today’s city center. The site was also conveniently located between the Pyrénées, the Mediterranean […]
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November 7, 2017
A visit to France – Toulouse (2)
Welcome to part 2 of my series on Toulouse, my hometown! (Part 1 can be found here.) When people ask me how I find subjects for my photos, I answer that I spend my time stepping on people’s toes. lol That’s because I am too busy looking up or down. My goal is to uncover […]
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