BRITTANY / HISTORY

Gilles of Brittany, the anglophile prince who was murdered (1420-1450)

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The murder of Gilles of Brittany had repercussions throughout the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It dramatically changed the course of Anglo-Breton relations and moreover led to serious consequences for the Anglo-French political landscape.

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BIOGRAPHY / HISTORY

Joan of Navarre, Duchess of Brittany & Queen of England

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The life of a great, little known queen Joan of Navarre, Duchess of Brittany and Queen of England (from 1386 to 1437)

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BRITTANY / HISTORY

England & John IV Duke of Brittany

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England & John IV Duke of Brittany John IV (Duke of Brittany from 1364 to 1399) By Pierre Scordia 

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BREXIT / SOCIETY

BREXIT: YOU ARE NO LONGER WELCOME

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Brexit: you are no longer welcome 🇬🇧 By Pierre Scordia I have lived in Great Britain for over 10 years, fully contributing to the tax system of this great country I have grown […]

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EDUCATION / SOCIETY

Do unisex schools facilitate or hinder learning?

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  Do unisex schools (notably all girls’ schools) facilitate or hinder learning? By Elizabeth Ross Unisex schools are very common in the UK (and US), unlike in the rest of Europe where […]

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BREXIT

Is British pragmatism in danger?

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Those who have not studied history will struggle to grasp the nuances between French and British political thought. The English, throughout their history, have never been obsessed with their constantly evolving language. Nowadays, nobody in the British Isles seems to care!

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