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December 1st 1600: Creation of the British Company in the West Indies

December 1st 1600: Creation of the British Company in the West Indies

December 1st 1600: Creation of the British Company in the West Indies
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December 1st 1600: Creation of the British Company in the West Indies

In 1498, three Portuguese ships crossed the Cape of Good Hope to reach the port of Calcutta. This is the first time European ships have anchored in an Indian port. This event marks the beginning of...

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Le Café des Musées
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Le Café des Musées

Authentic Parisian brasserie since 1924, le Café des Musées welcomes you to a friendly and warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris. READ MORE

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The Orange
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The Orange

Very present in Eau de Cologne, orange is part of the citrus fruit family just like other citrus fruits, lemon, bergamot or grapefruit. READ MORE

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October 12th 1512: the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
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October 12th 1512: the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

In 1508 Michelangelo, a sculptor, hesitated to accept an order from Pope Julius II for fear of failure. Four years later, he offers the world one of the greatest masterpieces of Western painting. R...

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October 6th 1889: The Moulin Rouge
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October 6th 1889: The Moulin Rouge

Instant success, fire, golden age, resurgence, worldwide fame, … Moulin Rouge’s history is the image of its revue: tumultuous and extraordinary! READ MORE

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Restaurant to be: Champeaux
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Restaurant to be: Champeaux

The legendary Parisian restaurant Champeaux, opened its doors in 1800, and won eternal fame thanks to Zola. Originally located at Place de la Bourse, the restaurant went under new leadership in 201...

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Cardamom
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Cardamom

Since antiquity, from Asia to the Mediterranean, cardamom has been used for its medicinal and olfactory qualities. Originally from India, cardamom is currently the third most consumed spice in the ...

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September 6, 1522: The first World Tour
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September 6, 1522: The first World Tour

Backtrack to the first "circumnavigation" in history. The journey began in 1519, taking three years to complete, and began with five ships and 237 crew members, returning with 1 ship and 18 crew me...

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September 20, 1946: The First Festival de Cannes
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September 20, 1946: The First Festival de Cannes

The Palme d'Or, the climbing of the steps, the runway of stars running along the Cannes seafront... The Cannes film festival is considered the Festival of Festivals dedicated to cinema. But the jou...

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August 28, 1963: "I have a dream"
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August 28, 1963: "I have a dream"

The march in Washington to support equal civil rights for all, unifies thousands in the country's capital. It's towards the end of the day, around 6:00pm, that Martin Luther King announces this cel...

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