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Online Lecture: Bastille Day — The Spark of Revolution

Program No. 25261RJ
Join us on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. (ET)/ 9 a.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the true significance of Bastille Day.
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Often called "Bastille Day" in English, July 14th marks a turning point in French history — but the French don’t actually use this name. This free lecture explores the true significance of La fête nationale française, from the storming of the Bastille in 1789 to its role in shaping modern France. Join Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer to examine how the day evolved from revolutionary upheaval to an official national holiday, the debates over its meaning and how it is celebrated in France today. Through this, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of French national identity and the lasting legacy of the Revolution.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer
Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.

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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.
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