The Ecraseur, also known as the “French twist,” is a medical instrument that has played a significant role in surgical procedures and veterinary medicine. This unique device was originally developed as a tool for animal castration, but it soon found applications in human surgeries.
The Ecraseur: a 19th- Century Invention
Joyeuse: The Legendary 13th-Century Sword of Charlemagne
In the realm of legendary weapons, few have captured the imagination and fascination of historians, scholars, and enthusiasts quite like Joyeuse, the fabled sword of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and founder of the Holy Roman Empire. Steeped in myth and history, this iconic weapon has become a symbol of power, prestige, and chivalry.
Cairn of Gavrinis: The 5000-year-Old Sistine Chapel of the Neolithic
The Cairn of Gavrinis, sometimes referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Neolithic”, located on the small island of Gavrinis in the Gulf of Morbihan, Brittany, France, is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic prehistoric monuments in Europe. It dates back to the Neolithic period, around 3500-3000 BCE, when the island was still connected to the mainland.
The History of the Bidet: Possible 17th-Century Invention
A bidet is a low-mounted plumbing fixture used for washing external genitalia, perineum, and anus.
Since it was popularized in the early eighteenth century, the history of the bidet has not been a simple sanitary item but has been a hygienic practice that is at least suspect.
The Bizarre Case of Tarrare: The Man That Could Eat a Corpse (c. 1772–1798)
Tarrare was a mysterious French man who was known for his extreme appetite, bizarre eating habits, and an unknown medical condition that caused him to consume inedible objects.