- Original release
- Previous episode S10E09 - Alexandre le Grand, des rêves et des conquêtes
- Number S10E10
- Country France
- Original language French
- Genres Documentary, History
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Wallis, la sulfureuse duchesse de Windsor
Depuis le château de La Croë à Antibes, résidence estivale du magnat russe Roman Abramovitch, Stéphane Bern dévoile la destinée de Wallis Simpson, la duchesse de Windsor. Accusée d'avoir poussé à l'abdication le roi Edouard VIII d'Angleterre, le monde entier montra du doigt cette Américaine, deux fois divorcée.
Personnalité riche en mystères, calculatrice et ambitieuse, soupçonnée d'entretenir des liaisons dangereuses avec le régime nazi, après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la duchesse de Windsor a régné sur la vie parisienne pendant plus de trente ans. Wallis devint une des plus flamboyantes ambassadrices de la Café Society. Elle mit son style singulier au service des plus grandes maisons de luxe de la capitale de l'élégance : Givenchy, Goyard, Cartier, ou encore Roger Vivier.
If you think history is boring, think again! The innovative French series "L'histoire racontée par des chaussettes" (The History Told by Socks) turns conventional storytelling on its head by using a pair of socks as narrators. With six seasons and 42 episodes, this delightful show offers viewers an entertaining way to explore key moments in world history while delivering humor and charm that can only be described as uniquely French. Whether you’re a student eager to learn or just someone who loves a good laugh, this series promises to captivate and educate.
Season 1 kicks off with its first episode titled "L'invention des toilettes… en tout cas d’après des chaussettes," which humorously explores the invention of toilets from the point of view of our quirky sock protagonists. This clever narrative style not only brings a fresh perspective on historical events but also makes complex topics more relatable and enjoyable for audiences of all ages. Following up in Episode 2, we meet Louis XVI, recounted once again through our sock narrators’ witty commentary. As they delve into his life and reign, viewers find themselves laughing while learning about significant figures who shaped our world.
What sets "L'histoire racontée par des chaussettes" apart from other historical documentaries is its unique approach to storytelling. In an age where information overload can often feel overwhelming, this series provides concise yet engaging narratives that are easy to digest. Much like shows such as "Studio Bagel" or "Il était une fois... l'homme," which blend humor with education, this series successfully captures attention without compromising on content quality.
