Tour d' Argent restaurant in Paris, France offered clientele forks in the 17th century. Continue reading
Tag: Paris
French Publication Recommends Condom Usage
The publication L'Escole des Filles, from Paris, France recommended condom usage Continue reading
Can-Can Dance Performed in Paris
The first Can-Can dance was performed by dancer, Elise Sargent at the Jardin Mabille Continue reading
Origins of Polka Dance
The Polka folk dance originated in Bohemia, Czech Republic in 1830. Continue reading
First Automobile Club Founded
The Automobile Club de France was founded in Paris in 1895. Continue reading
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (/pæˈskæl, pɑːˈskɑːl/; French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. Continue reading
Horse-Drawn Omnibus Service in France
Horse-drawn omnibus service was offered in Paris, France at the encouragement of Blaise Pascal in 1662. Continue reading
Abbot Suger
Suger's family origins are unknown. Several times in his writings he suggests that his was a humble background, though this may just be a topos or convention of autobiographical writing. Continue reading
Dentistry Discipline Recognized by the University of Paris
The University of Paris added dentistry instruction as a formal discipline in 1580. Continue reading
Stained Glass Used to Create Large Windows in Abbey St-Denis
Large scale stained glass were used to create large windows in the choir and ambulatory sections of the Abbey of St-Denis in Paris, France during the rebuilding from 1137 to 1144. Continue reading