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Élisabeth Tible: the first woman to fly

French history Rhône Alpes / Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Élisabeth Tible: the first woman to fly

By Jérôme
Monday, September 22, 2025

Jeanne Barret: the first woman to sail around the world

French history France

Jeanne Barret: the first woman to sail around the world

By Jérôme
Saturday, May 31, 2025

History's first female pirate was French

French history Brittany

History's first female pirate was French

By Jérôme
Friday, December 13, 2024

Who was the bearded lady?

French history Lorraine / Grand Est region

Who was the bearded lady?

By Jérôme
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Marie Vernet : first model of History

Made in France Limousin / Nouvelle Aquitaine

Marie Vernet : first model of History

By Jérôme
Monday, November 28, 2022

Elsa Deroche : the first female aviator in history

French history North Pas-de-Calais / Hauts de France

Elsa Deroche : the first female aviator in history

By Jérôme
Monday, November 28, 2022

Marguerite Le Paistour : the female executioner

French history Brittany

Marguerite Le Paistour : the female executioner

By Jérôme
Monday, November 28, 2022

Marie Antoinette ? always so fascinating!

French history France

Marie Antoinette ? always so fascinating!

By Jérôme
Sunday, November 20, 2022

Eleanor of Aquitaine : ancestor of the kings of England

French history France

Eleanor of Aquitaine : ancestor of the kings of England

By Jérôme
Saturday, November 12, 2022

Marie Curie ? French and twice Nobel Prize winner

French history France

Marie Curie ? French and twice Nobel Prize winner

By Jérôme
Saturday, November 12, 2022

Who was Coco Chanel ?

Made in France France

Who was Coco Chanel ?

By Jérôme
Saturday, November 12, 2022