Paris, France

Musee du Louvre. The Winged Victory of Samothrace, discovered in 1863, but was estimated to have been created around 190 BC. It was created to not only honor the goddess, Nike, but to honor a sea battle. It conveys a sense of action and triumph as well as portraying artful flowing drapery through its features which the Greeks considered ideal beauty

Paris, France: The Last Full Day

March 22nd 2010
Monday, March 22nd we began the day with a program at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD defines itself as a forum of countries committed to democracy and the market economy, providing a setting to compare policy experiences, seeking answers to common problems, identifying good practices and coordinating domestic and international policies (thanks, Wiki). T ... 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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