UNCOVERED: Resistance | History Defined

France’s complex picture of collaborating with and combating Nazis

Letters: Some young French joined the armed Milice, who worked with the occupiers, and other fought in the Resistance, says Michael Rosen. And Anthony Lodge writes on Charles de Gaulle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

42 Times Grandparents Shared Horrifying Stories From World War 2, And Some Are Too Hard To Process

It's disheartening to see nations wage wars because they never learn anything from the destruction that the World Wars left in their wake. When we listen to stories about those who fought in them, it can be pretty traumatic. Well, people shared some of these tales from World War II…

Bored Panda · Jul 20

French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon

French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election.

France 24 · Jun 23

Edgar Morin, France's 'intellectual grandfather', dies aged 104

For the French, Morin was above all an intellectual guide, developing a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to the major issues of our time. Abroad, he was best known as the creator of 'cinéma vérité' with his 1961 film Chronicle of a Summer.

Euronews · May 30

French intellectual and inventor of 'cinema verité' Edgar Morin dies at 104

French intellectual Edgar Morin has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. The World War II Resistance member dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance. Outside of France he was best known as the inventor of "cinema verité" for his 1961 documentary with filmmaker…

France 24 · May 30

Mojtaba Khamenei hails fallen IRGC, Hezbollah commanders; calls US, Israel 'most obstinate enemies' of Islamic world

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lauded fallen Hezbollah and IRGC commanders, viewing their sacrifices as proof of resistance against the US and Israel. He emphasized their commitment to the struggle, highlighting figures like Hassan Nasrallah and Qasem Soleimani. Khamenei reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for resistance movements, calling the current period…

The Times of India · Apr 1

Terra Invicta review

Saving the world grand strategy-style.

PC Gamer · Jan 31

Netflix is about to lose James Cameron's first (and best) blockbuster — here's why 'The Terminator' still holds up 41 years later

Netflix is about to lose 'The Terminator,' and this sci-fi classic is a must-watch before it's gone.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 27

Resistance moms will save us

Renee Good's courage shows our single best hope lies with ordinary people

Salon · Jan 14

The ambiguous legacy of François Mitterrand, France's transformational president

Three decades after his death, François Mitterrand remains a defining yet contested figure in French politics. His biographer tells RFI why Mitterand's ambiguous blend of ideology and power continues to shape political debates, both at home and abroad.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8