PCT4272156: Portrait of the character of Quaresmeprenant (Careme - face of Careme - skinny as a day without bread), character of the Fourth Book of Rabelais. Illustration of Robida (1848-1926) for a book from the work of Rabelais, Librairie Armand Colin beginning 20th century., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
PCT4270102: Spoulga de Bouan (Ariege, Midi Pyrenees, Pays Cathare): remains of a 14th century troglodyte castle belonging to the Lord of Chateau-Verdun (Chateau Verdun), last refuge of the heretics Albigeois chased by the Inquisition. At the beginning of the 21st century, an anonymous hand traces on the wall of the latter refuge a fresco of silhouettes with ochre painting, evoking this dramatic episode of the history of the Midi. Photo by Patrice Cartier, Cartier, Patrice / Bridgeman Images
PCT4271063: Here in operation at Camp du Larzac, the Renault FT-17 tank, the manufacture of which was initiated by Colonel Estienne, is the best known armoured vehicle of the First World War. This caterpillar self-gun, produced in approximately 3500 copies, influenced the weapons industry around the world by fixing the very type of battle tank, using a turret weapon. It's the first to have a 360° swivel turret. It remained in service in the French army until the beginning of the Second World War, and was then used by the German Wehrmacht for occupation and training tasks. Postcard published at the end or shortly after the 1st World War. / Bridgeman Images
PCT4271408: First Crusade (1096-1099): The Armee of the Crusades, which has gone back to the Holy Places, arrives before Jerusalem. Illustration of Job (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray and Breville) (Jacques-Marie) (1858-1931) for the book “Les grands mots historiques du pays de France”, Mame editions, 1915. Privee Collection. / Bridgeman Images