On Avignon bridge

Sur le pont D'Avignon

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July 31st 2014
Today I went to Avignon which is were some of the popes lived. But there were also some popes in Rome. The Catholic church in Rome thought the pope in Rome was the real pope and the Catholic church in Avignon thought the pope in Avignon was the real pope. So they had a big fight. I also went on the Avignon bridge and heard some French people singing "Sur le pont D'Avignon" which means "On the Avig ... 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