The Story of — The Olive
The olive’s fruit, also called an “olive”, is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
France
Great Historic Sites in Marseille
Marseille is one Europe’s most historic ports and a gateway to the continent.
Today this city of one million is France’s second largest and it’s also home to one of the country’s biggest immigrant populations.
The Multi Cultural Melting Pot of Marseille
Because of its pre-eminence as a Mediterranean port, Marseille has always been one of the main gateways into France. This has attracted many immigrants and made Marseille a cosmopolitan melting pot.
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Le Corbusier‘s Radiant City
Built between 1947 and 1952 this apartment block in Marseille incorporates all the theories of what was called The Radiant City formulated by Le Corbusier in 1935.
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The Forts of Marseilles
Guarding the narrow entrance to Marseille’s old port are two massive forts that have stood here for centuries.
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