Joseph Scaliger, Isaac Casaubon, and Guillaume du Vair grapple with history and the events of their own day.
Sep 2023
Joseph Grimaldi, the First Modern Clown
<p>Joseph Grimaldi was one of England’s most famous Regency-era entertainers. Sometimes he’s described as the first modern clown, because he established a lot of the hallmarks of clowning that still exist today. </p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Boyle, Laura. “Josep ... Show More
37m 33s
Mar 2023
Charles Bonaparte, père de Napoléon - Michel Vergé-Franceschi
<p>Fidèle à Louis XV et à la France, membre de la noblesse corse et notable d'Ajaccio, Charles Bonaparte est surtout connu pour être le père de Napoléon. Son histoire est celle de la Corse au XVIIIe siècle, des rivalités de famille, des alliances avec la France et l'Angleterre. P ... Show More
36m 25s
<p>Joseph Glidden is known as the father of barbed wire, but who actually invented it was a matter of disagreement. As a consequence, Glidden's invention was embroiled in legal battles for years. </p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong> </strong>“Barb Fence: Its U ... Show More