The Walter Benjamin Trail almost killed me, not only figuratively but literally: I was standing on the edge of a cliff. This hike was brutal and I want to contradict Prof. Bjork-James’s statement that this trail is an “intermediate to difficult” hike. However, besides the difficulty of this hike, I was grateful for the opportunity … Continue reading The Walter Benjamin Hiking Trail
On our 2 day excursion to Marseille, I am pleasantly surprised to learn about the history of the city and the timeliness, especially after visiting the Immigration Museum in Paris to learn more about immigration and the country’s treatment of immigrants and foreigners. Visiting the Memorial of the Deportation Museum served as a somber and … Continue reading Learning about Marseille’s History Through The Deportation Museum
As usual, Parisian architecture and its museums never cease to take my breath away. The Louvre Museum was another unparalleled experience, much like the Palace of Versailles with its rich history, flawless interior design, and abundance of artwork collection. Walking through the exhibits from multiple regions of the world, I’ll provide an outline of the … Continue reading Analyzing the Museum Collection of the Louvre Museum
During our European night at the museum, I was able to visit the Mémorial des Déportations de la Ville de Marseille. The museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the deportation of Jews and other victims of Nazi persecution from Marseille during World War II. Its purpose is to educate visitors about the atrocities … Continue reading Museum of Deportation, Story of the “Stateless” People
After walking further up this mountain, we finally reached the summit at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Sacré-Cœur was built after the Commune and was built out of white stone. The white stone seems to have a deeper meaning, as Sacré-Cœur was built to put an end to the Commune the white stone could signify the … Continue reading Anna Clark: 5/12 Montmartre
Date of Visit: 05/07/2024 Author: Ommay Khyr The people closed in on all sides of me and I was swept off my feet into another one of the numerous rooms present in the Château de Versailles. This grand palace had its humble roots as a Hunting lodge for Louis XIII (13).Construction on the Palace continued … Continue reading Visit to the Palace of Versailles
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
Revolutionary Cities 