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NNadir

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3. Just before an apocalypse beginning in 1940.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 11:26 AM

Apr 16

I recently read a book on the trial of Phillipe Petain, France on Trial that involved that apocalypse.

I've been thinking a lot about it while enjoying the remaining wonders of a dying world. There was no way, in the 1930s they could have known what was to come.

One would hope no one will be saying that about 2021-2024.

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'When nothing was taboo': 10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris [View all] littlemissmartypants Apr 16 OP

"Montmartre's vertiginous tree-lined steps descending into a shadowy world below" is my favorite. Thanks LMSP! George McGovern Apr 16 #1

Been there. Still need to pinch myself. Joinfortmill Apr 16 #14

Gay Pareee (Robert Preston) QueerDuck Apr 16 #2

From the movie "Victor Victoria" jmbar2 Apr 16 #6

Yes... one of my favorites! ❤️ QueerDuck Apr 16 #16

Just before an apocalypse beginning in 1940. NNadir Apr 16 #3

Agreed. Thanks for your interesting addition to the spirit of the post, NN. littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #5

Very nice Old Crank Apr 16 #4

I have one of his books hoosierspud Apr 16 #7

I'd like to see it in person! 58Sunliner Apr 16 #8

Thanks! Had never heard of him. Fascinating and beautiful photos. highplainsdem Apr 16 #9

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Auggie Apr 16 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Auggie Apr 16 #11

Brilliant, beautiful. Demnation Apr 16 #12

Inspirational! Thank you. nt Shipwack Apr 16 #13

Thanks for posting! CaptainTruth Apr 16 #15