At Vizille, near Grenoble, is one of France's greatest jewels, the superb museum of the French Revolution (free), including the best likeness of Robespierre and fascinating artifacts, and set in the most beautiful European park I've ever seen (also free).
The Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland has a fascinating backstory. In the early 17th century, a regiment of Swiss mercenaries served as part of the Royal Household of France. During August 1792, approximately 1,000 Swiss guardsmen were entrusted with protecting the life of King Louis VI. Unfortunately, revolutionaries stormed the King's residence, defended by the Swiss, resulting in a virtual massacre of the Swiss Guard.
Among the guards was officer Karl Pfyffer von Altishofen, who happened to be on leave in Lucerne on that fateful day. Devastated by the tragic loss of his comrades-in-arms, Karl Pfyffer von Altishofen spent years contemplating their sacrifice and decided to initiate the creation of a monument to honor the fallen men.
The monument was designed by the renowned Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen and consists of a giant dying lion carved out of sandstone. It is situated above a pond at the periphery of the medieval town. The monument was completed in just over a year and was unveiled in 1821.
Today, the Lion Monument attracts over 1.4 million tourists annually. Its profound impact on visitors is exemplified by Mark Twain, who once described it as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Terrific publication invites us to reconsider what we think we know about Robespierre, the French Revolution and 'the Terror' of 1793. I'm proud to be one of the 28 international historians who contributed, the only English one.
Want a window into great teaching practice from around the state? Wondering about new resource ideas or strategies to apply in your VCE History classroom? Then this conference is for you!
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Lest we Forget....
Poems are a way to recall and honour those who served and those who have fallen during war time. On this Remembrance Day, you can find out more about the Ode of Remembrance and In Flanders Fields here: https://t.co/Ke1Gc5O6bt #lestweforget#RemembranceDay
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget#remembranceday2022
A wonderful final class after two years with my history girls - first time I’ve had a class recreate key events in tribute! #histedchat#VCErevs#VCE20thC
Great to see new resources to enrich the teaching of #History and understanding of Aboriginal culture and leaders in Victoria #histedchat https://t.co/UT3N81b4Xv
They shall grow not old as we who are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
#LestWeForget#AnzacDay