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Crack! Notre Dame is peeping out of this Easter egg:) Did you know that city planners wanted to tear Notre Dame de Paris down during the Early 19th century? It's unimaginable but true. It was a crumbling edifice that seemed to close to ruin to be saved.
Victor Hugo penned The Hunchback of Notre Dame with the intent of sparking interest in the Cathedral's heritage. He helped raise funds for its restoration!
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Notre Dame de Paris in an Easter Egg
Postcard Friendship Friday - R2D2 Mailbox
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An R2D2 mailbox... I'm speechless.... This is an official United States Postal Sevice mailbox! How cool is that?
Napoleon Question Answered by David Markham via http://blog.raucousroyals.com
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I submitted a niggling Napoleon question I had to J. David Markham who is an internationally acclaimed historian, Napoleonic scholar and award-winning author. He answered it! I'm swooning!
Was Napoleon really successful in banning La Marseillaise? How often was his anthem 'Veillons au Salut du l'Empire' sung? Was it an official part of most ceremonies?
Bonjour, Marie. Your question is a good one, and the answer is a little complex. The Marseillaise was composed as a marching song for soldiers marching from–-you guessed it—Marseillaise, a coastal city in the south of France. The soldiers had a long march to Paris and this made the constant hours of marching go by a little easier. It was called the War Song of the Army of the Rhine, but eventually became known as La Marseillaise.
This was in 1792, the early years of the French Revolution, and if you listen to the words, it is very Revolutionary and, to some, a bit revolting. It is also quite bloodthirsty, at least to some people. You’ve got your basic cutting of the throats of sons and consorts, impure blood watering our furrows, ripping open mother’s wombs: you get the picture. It is a call to action in defense of the Fatherland, and it became the symbol of the French Revolution.
That’s all well and good, but by the time Napoleon came to power, he wanted less Revolution and more stability. Revolution is fine against some other leaders, but not against the current leader, namely Napoleon. So when Napoleon became Emperor, he replaced the Revolution with an Empire, and La Marseillaise with Veillons au Salute du l‘Empire. This song sounds more like an anthem than a rousing call to Revolution. It was used at most public official ceremonies, especially those featuring Napoleon, but there were other songs as well that were used from time to time, certainly during the Consulate (1800-1804).
However, while Napoleon discouraged the singing of La Marseillaise and apparently issued orders banning its official use, it was used from time to time when it seemed necessary to rouse the people to action. It was also used by some military leaders with deep Revolutionary roots. Most notably, Napoleon himself used it when he returned for the 100 Days, wishing to remind the French that it had been him who had saved the Revolution and fought against those who would restore the Bourbon monarchy. When that same monarchy came to power in the person of Louis XVIII, he banned it for the same reasons. The July Revolution of 1830 brought it back, but Napoleon III banned it again, as did Vichy France in 1940. After World War II, however, it returned as the French National Anthem.
Please visit my all time favorite historical blog 'Raucous Royals' to read the full interview.
Carlyn Beccia presents history in an uproariously fun and tantalizing fashion. I am officially hooked to her blog!
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Bonjour, Marie. Your question is a good one, and the answer is a little complex. The Marseillaise was composed as a marching song for soldiers marching from–-you guessed it—Marseillaise, a coastal city in the south of France. The soldiers had a long march to Paris and this made the constant hours of marching go by a little easier. It was called the War Song of the Army of the Rhine, but eventually became known as La Marseillaise.
This was in 1792, the early years of the French Revolution, and if you listen to the words, it is very Revolutionary and, to some, a bit revolting. It is also quite bloodthirsty, at least to some people. You’ve got your basic cutting of the throats of sons and consorts, impure blood watering our furrows, ripping open mother’s wombs: you get the picture. It is a call to action in defense of the Fatherland, and it became the symbol of the French Revolution.
That’s all well and good, but by the time Napoleon came to power, he wanted less Revolution and more stability. Revolution is fine against some other leaders, but not against the current leader, namely Napoleon. So when Napoleon became Emperor, he replaced the Revolution with an Empire, and La Marseillaise with Veillons au Salute du l‘Empire. This song sounds more like an anthem than a rousing call to Revolution. It was used at most public official ceremonies, especially those featuring Napoleon, but there were other songs as well that were used from time to time, certainly during the Consulate (1800-1804).
However, while Napoleon discouraged the singing of La Marseillaise and apparently issued orders banning its official use, it was used from time to time when it seemed necessary to rouse the people to action. It was also used by some military leaders with deep Revolutionary roots. Most notably, Napoleon himself used it when he returned for the 100 Days, wishing to remind the French that it had been him who had saved the Revolution and fought against those who would restore the Bourbon monarchy. When that same monarchy came to power in the person of Louis XVIII, he banned it for the same reasons. The July Revolution of 1830 brought it back, but Napoleon III banned it again, as did Vichy France in 1940. After World War II, however, it returned as the French National Anthem.
Please visit my all time favorite historical blog 'Raucous Royals' to read the full interview.
Carlyn Beccia presents history in an uproariously fun and tantalizing fashion. I am officially hooked to her blog!
View more Napoleon vintage postcards here:)
Enjoy this quirky post? Get future vintage postcard updates sent to you for free! Join by email or RSSThe Easter Monkey
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Johnny boy decided that he'd rather not hide eggs in the backyard this year. He loathes hard boiled eggs and even chocolate ones! (weird kid) He wants to decorate bananas - his favorite food! I'm game! My Sharpie pen is reporting for Easter duty:)
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Special Vintage Postcard Delivery for Pietro
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Welcome to Turin, Italy home of the Mole Antonelliana. This 548ft brick icon houses the National Cinema Museum. The first Fibonacci numbers are written with red neon lights on one side of the four faced dome! Isn't that daring? I love it when old melds with new.
Take a look - see at this Italian 0.02 cent Euro coin! The very vertical museum has been monetized too! Pietro, a blogger from this gorgeous city, might have one of these coins jingling in his pocket right now:)Enjoy this quirky post? Get future vintage postcard updates sent to you for free! Join by email or RSS
Does your Mailman Have Super Powers?
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This gorgeous yet lonely mailbox needs a bit of mail stuffed into it:) I'm sure that this 'facteur' has defrosting super powers! A few stamp plastered envelopes will cheer this icicle clad receptacle for written correspondence right up!
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Baby Picture Fun!
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This is me! Isn't my hippie Daddy-O in the background groovy:) I was going to blog this special delivery vintage piostcard cuteness and thought.... that looks a bit like baby Marie!
PS. Next week I'll be doing a 4 part post on my favorite French king Henri IV:) I'll try not to bore you to tears!Enjoy this quirky post? Get future vintage postcard updates sent to you for free! Join by email or RSS
Mont Saint Michel Vintage Postcards
Because of the treacherous quicksand, disorienting fog, and galloping tide a very prudent bishop in 708 AD decided that church building on this particular spot was not wise.
Legend has it that the cheeky Archangel Michael implemented boldfaced negotiation tactics. The brazen winged creature simply burned the bishop’s skull with the tip of his finger. The poor fellow was swayed and began the arduous task of ferrying and hauling granite from the mainland.
Pilgrims, tourists, and vintage postcard lovers alike will find the edifice at Mont Saint Michel nearly as impressive as its geographical location!
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Postcard Friendship Friday - New Zealand Letterbox
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I have a mailbox crush. I love taking pictures of them! While my friend Jenny was touring around New Zealand she took this one for me! Isn't it wild:) Doesn't it look like a garbage can? I wonder how many tourists have accidentally put their trash in there!
Vintage Postcard Scrambled Eggs
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Never blog on an empty stomach! All I see are eggs... scrambled, hard boiled, deviled, a cheesy omelette, sunny side upside down! I'm hungry:)
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Bressane Vintage Postcard
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Here is an even closer look at the snazzy lamp shade - y head topper! Vintage postcards to me are enchanting mini historical documents. These costumes have virtually disappeared and can really only be seen now in museums or special festivals!
The hat is part of the regional costume of Bourg en Bresse in France:)
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Slideshow Fun!
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Magtoo.com has a new air mail feature! You can create a postal themed slide show complete with a nifty stamp! I made this vintage postcard slideshow in two shakes of a dog's tail:)
Black Wedding Dress in Bresse
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These are wedding costumes from the Bresse region of France:) I'm not sure if this is the bridal look that I want. Black might not be my colour. We've got a prepared groom on the scene! Did you notice his umbrella? He probably has a swiss army knife in his pocket too.Enjoy this quirky post? Get future vintage postcard updates sent to you for free! Join by email or RSS
What time is it Josephine?
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I just ordered this little ticking time teller! Josephine has a bit of a wonky nose:) But.... the rich and vibrant band colours make up for her potato-like nasal deformity. I have an official Swatch watch crush!
You may or may not know that I'm a freakazoid Napoleon history buff and have read EVERY biography that I can get my sticky little hands on. This watch is so me. I can't wait to strap it on!
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Vintage Postcards from Brittany
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For some bizarre reason my son won't let me dress him like this. John wants me to dye his hair blue and spike it in a mohawk instead! The malaise of a Mother..... Aren't these puffy pants and wooden shoes C.U.T.E?
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Postcard Friendship Friday - Happy Birthday Noah!
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It's my son's birthday tomorrow! He's a Valentine's Day baby:) This trumpet playing groovy science kid will be 9 years old!
He's a bit of a comment junkie and an avid reader of this blog so do me a solid and wish my kiddo a HBD!
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Train Vintage Postcard and Record Speeds!
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A souped up French train with a 25,000-horsepower engine and special wheels broke the world speed record for conventional rail trains! It reached 357.2 mph as it zipped through the countryside !It roared like a jet plane, with sparks flying overhead and left the world in it's dust.
Editor: Japan’s magnetically levitated trains are still faster.
Marie: I said CONVENTIONAL rail train! You really chap my hide buddy! Vive la France:)
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Rosy Vintage Postcards
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I whooped for joy when I found Marie Rose shampoo at the grocery store. Hoorah for sudsy hair care products with my name! Then I read that this is an anti - LOUSE shampoo.
Exit warm and fuzzy feeling stage left!
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Top Vintage Blog on Facebook!
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I am bowled over. This is the top vintage blog on Facebook! That is BIG BIG news!
Facebook is such a fun and powerful networking tool! I can only recommend slapping your blog onto it. If you need any advice or help doing so I'm just an email away:)
Here is the direct link to the FB page! Come join too... Pretty please with lots of sugar on top:)
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Sleeping in a Closet? - Lit Clos Vintage Postcards
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Yep. These women are sleeping in a closet. It is COLD in Brittany.The thick doors protected sleepy heads from from the whipping winds of the Atlantic coast. 
The chestnut beds called 'Lit Clos' were often intricately carved with a ship wheel motif. The Breton’s livelihood was very tied to fishing and shipping:)
I think that I would like to sleep deep inside a box.
Far away from light and the ticking of the clocks.
For some added privacy, I'd install some locks.
When it's time for breakfast, the chef just simply knocks!
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Would you like a piece of Hello Kitty zomble cake? Breast or thigh?
Editor: Weren't you planning on posting about the pet cemetary outside of Paris that was built in 1899?
Marie: I'm on task here! Maguerite Durand's (famous french feminist) lion is buried here:)
Here's is a well done video over the cemetary. It'll make you dizzy at first but the closeups of the tombstones are fascinating!
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