Sophia R.

Verdun: The Battlefield That Defined World War I

Explore the Battle of Verdun, the longest and bloodiest conflict of World War I, where nearly 1 million soldiers perished in a brutal war of attrition. Discover its origins, key phases, and enduring legacy as a symbol of sacrifice, with preserved trenches and the Douaumont Ossuary offering poignant reminders of war’s human cost.

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Verdun: The Battlefield That Defined World War I

France

France’s prisons, battlefields, and World War sites reflect its violent history.

Paris Catacombs: The City of the Dead Beneath the City of Light

Paris Catacombs: The City of the Dead Beneath the City of Light

Beneath Paris lies a labyrinth built of bones — six million souls arranged in walls of skulls and femurs. The Catacombs are not a cemetery but an empire: the city of the dead beneath the City of Light.

Sophia R.

Verdun: The Battlefield That Defined World War I

France

Paris Catacombs: The City of the Dead Beneath the City of Light

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