SPOTLIGHT

History is rarely erased in dramatic fashion. More often, it disappears quietly beneath layers of patriotic storytelling, selective memory, and national convenience. The American Revolution, perhaps more than any other founding myth in the modern Western world, has long occupied this delicate space between historical reality and carefully curated legend. For generations, Americans have embraced the image of determined colonial patriots defeating the greatest empire on earth t

Inside FQM's Conversation with Jan Jekielek One of the most important moments of the FQM Magazine D.C. Inaugural Gathering at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., was an onstage conversation with Jan Jekielek, recipient of the FQM Author of the Year recognition for his book Killed to Order. The discussion explored journalism, truth, human rights, and the emotional weight of investigating some of the darkest realities of the modern world. Publisher

Laura Weissbecker, Gallop of the Horse On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Franco-American singer, actress, and author Laura Weissbecker unveils Gallop – Year of the Horse, a pop single recorded and produced in Los Angeles, available worldwide since February 27, 2026. Inspired by her experience on the international blockbuster Chinese Zodiac, directed by and starring Jackie Chan, the song celebrates the spirit of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac — a symbol of freedom, stren

Alain Baraton’s latest book is set in Paris. From the shared garden to the feminist garden as well as to the political and military garden..

French Explorers Jean-Louis and Elsa Pény-Étienne Share Polar Missions and Vision in San Diego

David Serero, a trailblazing director and artist, has dedicated his career to fostering inclusivity and cultural representation. Known...

Anna Alexis Michel , a multi-talented artist, photographer, and author, has captivated audiences with her creative works that seamlessly...

Chef Ducasse, you have found in the Grand Contrôle an establishment worthy of your cuisine. What were the original thoughts and inspiration of this establishment where you dine by candlelight and also in costume, as Versailles requires? That's how dinners used to be held here. As it happens, in the fall of 2016, I opened a restaurant, "Ore," in the Pavillon Dufour at the Château de Versailles. This experience played an important role: I discovered on this occasion the incred

The small room hummed with the gentle whirr of a fan as the interviewer adjusted their recording device. Nancy Berhorst, an 84-year-old...