In contrast to many of our other site visits in Paris like the Louvre and National Assembly, the Musée de l’Histoire de l’Immigration in Paris provides a poignant insight into how immigration has shaped the social fabric of France, particularly in relation to class divisions and the development of revolutionary attitudes. This museum, largely dedicated … Continue reading Modern Paris through the History of Migration
Walking through the Lourve Museum, I previously knew that it had a reputation for being one of the largest museums in the world but, I could have never expected the sheer amount of artwork in the Lourve’s collection. It was almost overwhelming when there was another piece of art to carefully observe and analyze everywhere … Continue reading The Lourve and Liberty Leading the People
While the Palace of Versailles stands today as an iconic garden and museum representing the opulence of a specific moment in history, the National Assembly serves as the cradle of French democracy in the modern age, and visiting both monuments enabled me to feel and recognize their differences through the context of the French Revolution. … Continue reading The National Assembly in Context to Revolution
It was only the second day of class, and we had the opportunity to tour the Palace of Versailles, a famed historical location renowned for its grandeur. Growing up, I had heard of its beauty and opulence before, seeing viral Tiktoks and Youtube videos of visitors viewing its expansive gardens and glistening rooms. In fact, … Continue reading Contextualizing Revolution through Visiting Versailles
As I stared down the narrow teal Colonne de Juillet, it was difficult to imagine the size and scope of the original Bastille that once had stood there. Other buildings, such as the elegant Palace of Versailles that we had visited the day before, had been elaborately maintained following the French Revolution, but the Bastille … Continue reading Bastille: Spaces, Emotion, and Recognition
At the Musée Carnaval, I didn’t exactly know what to expect. I knew the museum would feature information about the city of Paris. That was it. I had little to no knowledge of Parisian history before coming to Paris. I knew about Napolean and the Guillotine, and “Let Them Eat Cake!” Walking up to the … Continue reading Anna Clark: 5/9 Musée Carnaval
<May 10th, 2024> During our scheduled class time on Friday, we gathered to watch the 2012 film Les Misérables as a group. The main cast featured esteemed actors such as Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Anne Hathaway (Fantine), Russel Crowe (Inspector Javert), Eddie Redmayne (Marius Pontmercy), and Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), comprising a truly remarkable team of … Continue reading Screening of Les Misérables and The Revolution
Revolutionary Cities 