Egyptian statue

This statue was really interesting - the reason the legs and arms are broken is because this person was feared to potentially come back from the dead and haunt people. The fact that those pieces are broken and not the face eludes to this - his limbs were broke on purpose.

The Louvre

October 6th 2008
I discovered that the on first Sunday of every month, the Louvre is free. Considering I found this out, three days before the first Sunday of October, and I wanted to visit the Louvre, I felt it only obligatory that I attend this Sunday. I decided to get up early and spend the entire day there. I packed a lunch, had my camera, good runners and I was ready to go. I was happy that I arrived earl ... 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

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