Perspective from van Gogh

Start to another historical day

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October 20th 2017
There we go! Little Arles has got 7 UNESCO Heritage sites...what a gem! Along the Boulevard to the 'Alyscamps' cemetary: Roman cities traditionally forbade burials within the city limits. It was therefore common for the roads immediately outside a city to be lined with tombs and mausoleums. 'Les Alyscamps' was a Roman Necropolis in the 4th century AD. Saint Tropimus was buried here and it was ... 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