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Gold, have you thought about investing?

A safe haven in times of economic uncertainty. One of the primary characteristics of gold and why it is so highly valued is its status as a safe haven asset, which is particularly attractive during periods of economic and geopolitical turbulence. Gold is a good way to protect one's capital when sto ...

22
Sep
2023

The Three Wise Men: History and Symbols

hem, guided by the light of a star. Upon discovering the child Jesus in the stable, they knelt before him in a sign of respect and presented him with gold, myrrh, and frankincense. These figures, known as the Magi, are mentioned only in the Gospel of Matthew. According to the biblical text, they w ...

30
Nov
2009

Beijing 2022 Olympic Games: 5 things to know about the French delegation

l of 51 men and 37 women. As for the biathlete and cross-country skier Benjamin Daviet, who has six Paralympic medals to his name, including three gold medals, he has been appointed flag bearer for the Paralympic Games to be held from March 4 to 13, 2022. 3- The French hope to beat their reco ...

07
Feb
2022

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent calendar?

lywood cut to the same size (available in hardware stores) - paint, markers, glue - 24 tacks or small nails - a piece of red fabric 1.5 m x 3 m - gold gift ribbon. What is the step-by-step method? 1- On the sheet of paper, draw and color a big Christmas-themed design, such as a Christmas tre ...

16
Nov
2007

The Legion of Honor: History and Characteristics

rank, enameled in green and composed of oak and laurel leaves whose lower ends, interlaced, are tied with a knot. The center of the star features a gold medallion with the effigy of the Republic, surrounded by a blue circle bearing the words: French Republic. On the reverse, the gold medallion bea ...

20
Apr
2009

The Bassins de Lumières: 3 things to know about this place and its upcoming exhibition

their visit, it was worth the wait because artists Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto, and Massimiliano Siccardi created the immersive exhibition "Gustav Klimt, gold and color" for the occasion. This inaugural exhibition offered a fantastic immersion into the world of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918): his ...

03
July
2020

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

en and its old streets Copyright @PC43311 - Pixabay Founded during the Qing Dynasty, this village was relatively isolated until the discovery of gold during the Japanese occupation in 1893. Many of the town's buildings remain unchanged to this day, reflecting the Japanese influence on the islan ...

23
June
2022

Coloquintes: conservation tips and decoration ideas

ommon to paint them to turn them into Christmas decorations. Copyright: Grdenkitty Just select small specimens and use spray paint : - gold or silver color - white color combined with glitter or silver patterns - brightly colored (red, purple) with gold glitter or patterns ...

12
Oct
2022

Christmas DIY: how to make a personalized candy jar?

. Since cookies have more neutral shades than Christmas wrappers, I used more colors for the customization of this second jar, namely white, red and gold. How do you put the finishing touches on your gift? If you want to make a personalized candy jar to give, you can add a finishing touch to ...

09
Dec
2022

The leprechaun: a character from Irish folklore

According to several legends, he is said to be the banker of the little people (the humanoid magical creatures) and the keeper of cauldrons filled with gold coins! His role as a fearsome banker would explain in part why he is suspicious of humans. He wants to protect his treasures from the greed of ...

13
Mar
2023

Epiphany: the origins of the Feast of Kings

Balthazar. According to the Bible, these three kings from the East followed the shepherd's star to Bethlehem in Galilee. The first of them offered gold, a symbol of royalty, the second myrrh, a symbol heralding Jesus' redemptive suffering, and the last incense, a symbol of divinity. In France, ...

13
Dec
2007

Bean collecting or fabophily: definition and history

t rare designs. From a simple vegetable bean, the Galette des rois bean has become a real collector's item, which can be Gilded with 24-carat fine gold or declined in an infinite number of shapes. This object lends itself particularly to the passion of collecting since today there are beans fo ...

08
Jan
2008

The New Orleans Carnival: origins and festivities

med people on the floats throw necklaces, cups, doubloons and all sorts of objects to the crowd... The colors of New Orleans Mardi Gras are purple, gold and green. Purple would symbolize justice, green would symbolize faith, and gold would symbolize power. ...

09
Feb
2009

The commedia dell'arte: origins and characters

ce in 1576. In the 17th century, the governments of Spain and France sought to censor and regulate this theatrical form. In the 18th century, Carlo Goldoni breathed new life into commedia dell'arte by Writing in prose, gradually eliminating masks, and giving the characters an ever more marked ind ...

23
Feb
2011

The Orient Express: History of a Legendary Train

ies. This train did not just cross Europe; it also offered its passengers a luxurious setting that helped forge its legend. The interwar period: the golden age of the Orient Express At the end of the 19th century, travelers on the Orient Express made the journey from Paris to Constantinople, a dist ...

19
May
2011

Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Romanesque church from the 15th century, was ravaged by a fire and rebuilt in a partially Baroque style in the 18th century. It was then adorned with gold and highly colorful paintings. The village is also a stop on the Route of Baroque and Historic Organs of the Roya Valley, as it houses a 17th-c ...

24
Mar
2014

Sri Lanka: A Magical Destination

city (with its temples, palaces, sanctuaries, pools, and dagobas), go admire the superb Buddhas in the Dambulla caves. These caves, also known as the Golden Temple, are one of the most important and beautiful holy places in the country. The site is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ...

24
Feb
2016

Gold and Silver Wonders: an exceptional exhibition in the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel

An exceptional exhibition The Wonders of Gold and Silver exhibition will bring together in the Salle des Hôtes of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey some 250 precious objects around the theme of metal. As its title suggests, the exhibition will present silversmithing objects, some of which are extremely r ...

28
July
2021

The Theorem of Narcissus: a free exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris

-Michel Othoniel (@othoniel_studio) These astonishing and colourful installations dialogue with the sumptuous architecture of the monument and the gold of its garden. They are alternately embedded in the Petit Palais building or suspended from trees or even placed on the water. As soon as ...

04
Oct
2021

Christmas tree: 3 ideas for edible decorations

. But nothing prevents you from adding a few drops of food coloring to make green trees or red hearts. You can also easily find colored, Silver or gold sugar pearls in stores to sprinkle on your Cookies before the icing is completely dry. To note: generally, shortbread Cookies can be stored in ...

17
Dec
2021