#Famed medieval Bayeux Tapestry goes online, every thread

#Famed medieval Bayeux Tapestry goes online, every thread

“#Famed medieval Bayeux Tapestry goes online, every thread” PARIS — The world-famous medieval Bayeux Tapestry may be off-limits to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic, but its keepers have put a digital version online so the public can enjoy its fabled cloth from the safety of home. At nearly 77 yards long, users may have…

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#Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98

#Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98

“#Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98” PARIS — Ivry Gitlis, an acclaimed violinist who played with famed conductors, rock stars and jazz bands around the world and worked to make classical music accessible to the masses, has died in Paris at 98. France’s culture minister announced his death Thursday, hailing him…

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#Paris’ mayor fined 0K for appointing too many women

#Paris’ mayor fined $100K for appointing too many women

“#Paris’ mayor fined $100K for appointing too many women” Is there such a thing as too many women in leadership positions? Oui, according to France’s Ministry of Public Service, which recently served Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo with a fine of 90,000 euros (about $109,470) for appointing too many women as city officials, NPR reported. French…

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