Margo Lestz's Blog, page 17
December 1, 2017
The Provence Christmas Story
You may know the traditional Biblical Christmas story, but in Provence, there is a bit more to it...
November 22, 2017
From Tomb to Telephone Box, This British Icon Adapts
How a tomb inspired a British icon - and how it must adapt to remain relevant.
November 12, 2017
Matisse, a Nun, and a Chapel
"Night Nurse Needed – Should be young and pretty." This was the ad Henri Matisse placed in 1942...
October 27, 2017
The Artist and His Objects: Matisse in His Studio
Some of the objects that Matisse collected showed up in his paintings and others served as inspiration...
October 12, 2017
Thirteen Diners and Kaspar the Friendly Cat
Are you superstitious? How do you feel about the number 13 and black cats?
September 29, 2017
Who Hung the Monkey?
About 200 years ago, the people of Hartlepool, England hung a monkey. And they are proud of it...
September 18, 2017
British Royals and Swans
British kings and queens and their long relationship with swans...
September 2, 2017
Renart and Chantecler: Two Animals that Shaped French Culture and Language
To find out why Chantecler is a favored name for French roosters, we have to go back to the twelfth century and start with a fox...
August 21, 2017
Big Ben’s Closing Bells
We had all gathered there to hear Big Ben’s final chimes – at least for a while...
August 19, 2017
Margo’s Musings
Starting my blog was the beginning of my writing journey which has produced three books so far. My latest one, Curious Histories of Provence: Tales from the South of France, has just been featured/reviewed in two great online magazines...
