The first Can-Can dance was performed by dancer, Elise Sargent at the Jardin Mabille Continue reading
Tag: Paris
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
Abbey of St-Denis Built in Gothic Style
Abbey of St-Denis in Paris, France was built in the Gothic style as founded by King Dagobert I in 7th Century and rebuilt by Abbot Suger in 1144. Continue reading
Maria Taglioni
Marie Taglioni, Comtesse Gilbert de Voisins (23 April 1804 – 22 April 1884) was a Swedish ballet dancer of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance. Continue reading