Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1448: Guillotin/Guillotine
Posted on · Episode: 1448 The Guillotine and the democratization of death. Today, heads will roll.
Tag: france
News
How An American Became Santa In A Little Town In France
Posted on · An American with a home in the French town of Vimoutiers, in Normandy, looks so much like Santa that the locals want him to play the part
Sports
2018 World Cup Draw Results: Spain And Portugal In Same Group
Posted on · Russia goes into its home World Cup ranked 65th in the world, the lowest-ranked of any of the 32 teams in the tournament
News
European Leaders Answer Anger Over Irma Response In Caribbean
Posted on · France's president responded to anger that his government didn't do enough to handle Hurricane Irma's wrath and promised to evacuate residents of his country's Caribbean territories.
News
Girl, 8, Killed As Car Plows Into French Pizzeria
Posted on · It is unclear whether the act was deliberate.
News
Man Ambushes French Soldiers In Car Attack, Later Arrested
Posted on · The driver’s motive was unclear, but officials said he deliberately aimed at the soldiers, and counterterrorism authorities opened an investigation.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3137: The Rite of Spring
Posted on · Episode: 3137 Igor Stravinski’s The Rite of Spring. Today, a Russian revolution.
News
WATCH: Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With French President Amidst Turmoil At Home
Posted on · President Trump, visiting France, talks to the media while his son Donald Trump Jr. could be subpoenaed by the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify about his meetings with Russians.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3131: Jean Cavailles
Posted on · Episode: 3131 Jean Cavaillès: War Hero and Philosopher. Today, in the line of duty.
Politics
Official Says Trump Expected To Pull US From Paris Deal
Posted on · Trump pledged during his presidential campaign to withdraw the U.S. from the pact immediately after taking office, but had wavered on the issue since winning the election.
News
Emmanuel Macron Declared French President In Early Vote Counts
Posted on · Marine Le Pen already called to congratulate Macron and conceded defeat to a gathering of her supporters in Paris shortly after polls closed.
News
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Paris Shooting That Targeted Police
Posted on · A shooting in the France capitol has left 2 officers wounded
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2550: Napoleon’s Theorem
Posted on · Episode: 2550 Could Napoleon have proved Napoleon’s Theorem? Today, did he, or didn’t he?
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2566: Champagne
Posted on · Episode: 2566 Taking Champagne to the Masses. Today, we pop the cork.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1252: Interchangeable Parts
Posted on · Episode: 1252 Forgotten invention of manufacturing with interchangeable parts. Today, a brilliant invention is forgotten.