Armistice of November 11, 1918: how the Great War turned in one year

Art and Culture

Every November 11th, bells and ceremonies commemorate the end of the Great War. But do you know how this conflict, which had been stagnant for over three years in the trenches, was able to turn in just a few months? From German offensives threatening Paris to the signing in a simple carriage, here is the year 1918 recounted step by step.

10
Nov
2026

The dog's sense of smell: how its nose tells it about the world.

Health and Beauty

Does your dog stop at every lamppost, nose glued to the sidewalk? He's not lingering; he's gathering information. We invite you to discover how his nose works, what he picks up on that escapes us, and how to respect this extraordinary sense in our daily lives.

10
Nov
2026

Recognizing Manipulation: 6 Reflexes to Avoid Being Trapped

Health and Beauty

A pressing message, an anger-inducing headline, a number that circulates everywhere... Not everything that tries to convince you is a scam, but some signs are unmistakable. We explain how to sort through them with six simple reflexes and how to apply them in less than thirty seconds.

09
Nov
2026

The Papin Sisters: Crime of Passion or Social Revolt? The two maids who shocked France in 1933.

Art and Culture

On February 2, 1933, in Le Mans, two discreet maids massacre their employers in a bourgeois house on Rue Bruyère. A shared madness, forbidden love, or class hatred? A look back at a case that still fascinates.

07
Nov
2026

Old Paris Metro: forgotten vaults, stones from the Bastille, and tunnels rich in history

Travel and Tourism

Beneath your feet, between two train cars, the Paris metro hides 17th-century vaults, stones from the Bastille, and an entire neighborhood built on ancient quarries: here’s where to look and how to recognize them.

05
Nov
2026

Easy Autumn Cakes: 7 Seasonal Fruit Recipes to Make with Family

Gastronomy and Food

Apples are piling up in the crates, the last figs are finishing ripening, and the first chestnuts are falling from their husks... No doubt about it, autumn is the favorite season of Sunday bakers. And with the days getting shorter and the rainy afternoons, it's the perfect time to bring out the mixing bowl and get the whole family involved in the kitchen. I offer you 7 easy autumn cake recipes, made with seasonal fruits, that the kids can prepare with you (and almost without you, for the older ones).

05
Nov
2026

Lucid dreams: how to learn to control your dreams (and what science says about it)

Health and Beauty

Flying above the rooftops, passing through a wall, looking straight into the eyes of the monster that has been chasing you for weeks... all while knowing that you are dreaming. Does that sound utopian to you? In Germany, one in two adults surveyed has experienced at least one lucid dream. Here’s how it works, and especially how to learn to do it.

02
Nov
2026

Why Your Cat Loves You: What Science Has Really Discovered

Health and Beauty

It welcomes you when you come home, purrs under your caresses, and rubs against your legs... But does your cat really love you, or is it pretending to fill its bowl? Stress hormone, purring inherited from the mother, caresses that mimic grooming: science provides rather reassuring elements, without sugarcoating everything. Explanations.

01
Nov
2026

Hot flashes: hormonal causes and natural remedies

Health and Beauty

They appear unexpectedly, in broad daylight as well as in the middle of the night, leaving the face scarlet and the t-shirt soaked. Hot flashes affect the vast majority of women at the time of menopause. Here’s what happens in the body, what triggers them, and what helps to cope with them better.

30
Oct
2026

What expenses should be anticipated when moving into a new home?

Economy and Finance

Moving into a new home is not just about the first rent payment. Between entry fees, subscriptions, new equipment, and home insurance, expenses can quickly add up, and some are harder to quantify than others. Here’s how to identify them to prepare for your move calmly.

29
Oct
2026