Tag: centuryold
TotalÉnergies, a century-old company linked to Africa
The “French Petroleum Company” was founded on March 28, 1924. Renamed TotalEnergies in 2021, this oil supermajor is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A century of history partly linked to Africa.…
After Pimkie, André and Kookaï, it is the turn of this century-old French brand to be in danger
A new hexagonal label has been placed in receivership. This time it is a renowned underwear brand. After ready-to-wear (Kookaï, Jennyfer, Naf Naf, etc.) and shoes (San Marina, Minelli, André,…
After André, Kookaï and Pimkie, it is the turn of this century-old French brand to be in danger
A new hexagonal label has been placed in receivership. This time it is a renowned underwear brand. After ready-to-wear (Kookaï, Jennyfer, Naf Naf, etc.) and shoes (San Marina, Minelli, André,…
This century-old brand has been placed in receivership – will this great name in French lingerie survive?
A new French label has been placed in receivership. This time it is a renowned underwear brand. After ready-to-wear (Kookaï, Jennyfer, Naf Naf, etc.) and shoes (San Marina, Minelli, André,…
Jean Perzel: the century-old saga of a visionary of light
It’s the story of a little guy from Bavaria, promoted “prince of modern light” in the Paris of the Roaring Twenties. A consecration for the native of Bruck, Germany, who…
Benedict will be buried in the century-old resting place of the Popes – watch live coverage of the ceremony and funeral
Almost 200,000 people paid their last respects to the coffin of the Pope Emeritus, who died at the age of 95 on New Year’s Eve. The funeral starts at 10:30.…
these nearly century-old games for deaf athletes
The 24th Summer Deaflympics take place from May 1 to 15 in Caxias Do Sul (South Brazil). These multisport games for the deaf, which began in 1924 in Paris, should…
Digitizing of century-old glass negatives underway at Brant Museum
A treasure trove of images from almost 100 years ago is seeing the light of day thanks to a federal government grant. Almost 2,000 glass plate negatives from the former…