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Gallica celebrates the 150th anniversary of Carmen, Bizet's last and best-known work, with a new series of articles.
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Press (6 / 6)
Since its very first edition, in 1923, the Le Mans 24 Hours race had received complete coverage in the written press of its time (daily newspapers, magazines) as this was the only way to spread out the news and racing facts at a national level in France. Nevertheless, a particular sports daily…READ MORE -
Women Drivers at The 24 Hours of Le Mans (5 / 6)
Starting from the beginning of the 20th century and despite the human and technical challenges, motor racing represented passionate and tenacious women drivers as a way to prove their driving skills. Today's feature is an overview of the women's participation at The 24 Hours of Le Mans.READ MORE -
The French Manufacturers at The 24 Hours of Le Mans (4 / 6)
Which are the French Manufacturers that put themselves in a highlight at the Le Mans 24 Hours race ? How did some who used the racing experience promote from an artisanal activity to an industrial-style organization ?READ MORE -
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, Technical Innovations Kick-off (3 / 6)
Other than just a great sports event, The 24 Hours of Le Mans have also been a laboratory of development and innovation for automotive engineering. The results would eventually be seen - sooner or later - on every day’s road cars. Let’s discover together some of these innovations.READ MORE -
The History of The 24 Hours of Le Mans Race (2 / 6)
Let's go racing : the history of The 24 Hours of Le Mans and its milestones will no longer hold any secrets for you.READ MORE