The God Amun Protecting Tutankhanum

Last Day in Paris

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July 18th 2008
With our new relaxed attitude we got an even later start today for our grand finale--The Orsay Museum--home to a wonderful collection of Impressionist masterpieces, and something I'd been anticipating the whole week. It did not disappoint--and what a fantastic building! The museum is actually a former train station, built in 1900, saved from the wrecking ball in the 1970's, and turned into a museu ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more