EPISODE · Jul 12, 2016 · 29 MIN
1. Bastille Day
from The Land of Desire: French History and Culture · host Diana Stegall
Joyeux Quatorze Juillet! Welcome to The Land of Desire, a French history podcast dedicated to exploring all the weird adventures, mysteries and surprising backstories behind French cultural icons. We’re kicking things off with a bang! Today, France celebrates itself with parades, picnics, and of course, the traditional fireworks. July 14th – “Bastille Day” to Americans – is The post 1. Bastille Day appeared first on The Land of Desire.
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Today, France celebrates itself with parades, picnics, and of course, the traditional fireworks. July 14th - "Bastille Day" to Americans - is the anniversary of the storming of an ancient royal fortress in 1789, which effectively kicked off the French Revolution. But the storming of the Bastille might never have happened if it weren't for another type of fireworks. For our first episode, let's learn about the birthplace of the French revolution: Iceland. SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2016/07/12/episode-1-bastille-day/
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