The students in Prague, not Paris, were the true heroes of 1968

Article Abstract:

Those who are reminiscing about student unrest in May 1968 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of these events are focusing their attention on Paris, France. In contrast, much less attention is being given to the Prague Spring and its suppression in autumn 1968 by the Soviet invasion. Students demonstrating in Paris marched under artful slogans, while those demonstrating in Prague, Czech Republic, demanded very realistic rights, particularly freedom of speech and assembly. It is important to remember that the uprising in Prague was actually much more significant than that in Paris.

Political activity, Column, Students, Prague, Czech Republic

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The empire of the dead

Article Abstract:

There is a complex network of tunnels under Paris, France. The portion of these tunnels known as the catacombs is the largest ossuary in existence. Guided tours start from Place Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th arrondissement. The ossuary contains the remains of 6 million Parisians, placed there when the city's graveyards became too full. It is made up of a number of distinct chambers spread over 11,000 sq mt, with some of the remains being up to 1,200 years old.

Description and travel

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Terror by torchlight

Article Abstract:

The catacombs which run deep under the streets of Paris, France, have become an attraction for gangs of young people. There is a vast network of tunnels, galleries and passages, many of which contain human bones which were dumped there until the late 18th century. All the official entrances have been sealed, but the police have been unable to control access in practice.

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