Paris: "A City of Ideas"
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De-Greening the Champ-de-Mars
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
07/29/22 • 3 min
The Champ-de-Mars by the Eiffel Tower, which was created for military drills, is today a battleground for city planners vs. tree advocates. In a city that, for centuries, was built with boulevards and vistas that project la gloire de France for visitors, Parisians ask: Is our city to be looked at--or lived in?
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Laïcité Part 4: Universalism vs. Separatism Today
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
06/22/22 • 8 min
For four centuries, laïcité has been a guiding principle of life in Paris and throughout France. Yet is remains a hot-button issue today, as France struggles to define a national character while fulfilling the aspirations of the Republic. Does secularism even have a place in a country and an interconnected world undergoing vast demographic and cultural transitions?
This podcast is part of "Paris: A City of Ideas," a series created and narrated by Roger Mummert ([email protected]).
For more information: www.theparisproject.net
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
D-Day and the Soul of France: What Happened Here
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
06/14/24 • 5 min
D-Day was a colossal event in human history. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy and began to turn the tide against Nazi aggression and tyranny. Understanding this epic event requires that we revisit the narratives of "American Exceptionalism" and "Eternal France" and examine the role of nationalism in the development of modern Europe.
Part 1: "What Happened Here"
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
"An Afternoon in Paris"
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
11/01/23 • 1 min
Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) was a native of Berlin, but he had deep roots in Paris. In his essay, "A Berlin Chronicle" from Reflections, he reminisces about the role played by people in his life, from childhood on. Here, while seated in the Café Deux Magots in St-Germain-des-Prés, he has a revelation--an illumination, in his words--that encapsulates the way so many feel about Paris as a place of personal insight and inspiration.
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Les Enfants de la Bohème: The Many Isms of Bohemianism
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
10/28/22 • 10 min
Bohemianism is a grandmere to many "isms" inspired by the original Bohemians of Paris . The list of “Bohemainism-isms” is long, but here are a choice few.
This is Part V of "Bohemianism," a podcast from theparisproject.net.
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Is Paris Greenwashing its History?
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
09/12/22 • 5 min
Paris is in the midst of a massive transformation to become one of the greenest cities in Europe. The city sees this greening plan as part of a historic continuum, but critics say this is greenwashing. The Paris greening plan is ambitious and admirable--but history and language matter. Let's not admire a tree and call it a forest.
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Pee Town: Paris Puts its Urine to Work
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
07/01/22 • 8 min
As the city of Paris evolved into modernity, the removal of human waste was key to that transition. Today, repurposing waste products plays a significant role in realizing a greener Paris. And urine is key to it.
Podcast by Roger Mummert
www.theparisproject.net
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Paris Goods: Luxury Retailing and the Emergence of the Grands Magasins
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
02/13/25 • 2 min
Please join us in a one-hour Zoom presentation:
“Paris Goods: Luxury Retailing and the Emergence of les Grands Magasins”
with Roger Mummert and the Alliance Française
April 9 at 4pm EDT
Register:
https://www.afusa.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=91
Explore luxury retailing in Paris beginning with Medieval times, when travelers sought les articles de Paris, the superior goods produced there by guild artisans.
We look at the emergence of new retailing venues: the Arcades, Novelty Stores and les Grands Magasins of Bon Marché, Galleries Lafayette, and Printemps.
In this history in luxury retailing, merchandising and branding, the ultimate brand may be Paris itself.
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Intro: Quelle Bourgeois!
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
11/01/23 • 3 min
"Bourgeois” by definition means middle class. And while most French citizens are middle class, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who wants to be called bourgeois. “Quelle horreur!”
Indeed, in France, “bourgeois” has a complicated biography. We explore that in this series.
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
Greening Paris: A Brief History
Paris: "A City of Ideas"
09/12/22 • 5 min
Today's greening plan is not the first effort to make Paris a green city. Here are notable greening moments from Catherine de Medici to Georges-Eugene Haussmann.
This podcast was created by Roger Mummert for www.theparisproject.net.
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How many episodes does Paris: "A City of Ideas" have?
Paris: "A City of Ideas" currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Paris: "A City of Ideas" cover?
The podcast is about Rights, Enlightenment, Liberty, History, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Paris: "A City of Ideas"?
The episode title '"An Afternoon in Paris"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Paris: "A City of Ideas"?
The average episode length on Paris: "A City of Ideas" is 6 minutes.
How often are episodes of Paris: "A City of Ideas" released?
Episodes of Paris: "A City of Ideas" are typically released every 2 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Paris: "A City of Ideas"?
The first episode of Paris: "A City of Ideas" was released on Jun 22, 2022.
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