Prince Charles on Modernism and Traditionalism
To most of us know about Prince Charles through his family affairs and his divorce with Diana Spencer published on tabloid news, but less know about his life-long advocacy on sustainable lifestyles for common people and traditional practices to our environment and livelihood. Prince Charles openly challenges the Age of Enlightenment during 17th and 18th […]
Architecture Debate – Modern vs Tradition
A Musical Wall In the Rain
When the Rain starts to fall, this colorful drain and gutter system in the Neustadt Kunsthofpassage turns into a charming musical instrument. The “Courtyard of Elements” is one of the strangest and most enjoyable attractions in Dresden’s student district in the new town. It’s part of the Kunsthofpassage series of courtyards, which is an art […]
A Conversation: Roger Scruton and Terry Eagleton
Sir Roger Scruton is a writer and philosopher who has published more than forty books in philosophy, aesthetics and politics. He is a fellow of the British Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He teaches in both England and America.
Commune de Paris in 1871
Commune of Paris is also known as Paris Commune or French Commune de Paris. In the hot bed of socialist revolt against the French Republic that lasted from March 18 to May 28, 1871, much of Paris had been destroyed. The insurrection occurred in the wake of France’s defeat in the Franco-German War and the […]
U.S to End its ” Blind Engagement” with Communist China
A day after ordering the CCP to close its Houston Consulate, U.S. Secretary of Sate Mike Pompeo dropped a nuclear speech about “Communist China and the Free World’s Future” at the Richard Nixon Library in Southern California on July 23, 2020. While speaking at Nixon Library, Mike Pompeo announced the end of “the old paradigm of […]
West Meets East at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to the finest collection of Chinese masterpieces of any museum outside of China and Taiwan. Unlike any other culture, Chinese arts transform China’s traditions, philosophy, government, economy, and people’s livelihood throughout 5,000 years. The video is part of GREAT MUSEUMS of the WORLD series. […]
Queen Elizabeth celebrates official birthday with Trooping of the Colour
Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday on Saturday, June 8, 2019 with the Trooping of the Colour parade.
The Queen shows President Trump and Melania US artefacts from Royal Collection
The Queen shows President Trump and First Lady Melania items of historical significance to the United States from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace. Also viewing items were Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner who were shown items by Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Report by Louis Etemadi.
Leonardo da Vinci: Celebrating his genius, 500 years on
He drew portraits for Italian dukes, painted for popes and died at the court of a French king. Leonardo da Vinci was an artist who defied borders, who crossed the Alps to France from Italy carrying his most famous work, the Mona Lisa, on a donkey’s back. FRANCE 24 brings you a special edition of […]