This exhibit explores representations of people and events connected with the Crimean War in the French and British satirical press. It focuses specifically on cartoons that appeared in two major 19th ...

Exposing the lies of the Crimean War, including hidden facts about war tourism, Vivandières, and the first global conflict debate.

The French press relentlessly reported on these events and the threat of war. The Crimean War has been termed the first media war. The development of the telegraph allowed news of the war to be sent ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has raised tensions after suggesting Western troops could be sent into combat in Ukraine.