Sharing my fascination with history in the north of France.
When I came to northern France in 2025, I knew very little about the history of the land this enthusiastic Anglophile was stepping into. What I found was the very heart of France’s connections with England, the land of my beloved Eleanor of Aquitaine, and now, the intriguing and complex story of Flanders. These days I follow my instincts to investigate facets of history that maybe most folks don’t really think about. I’m a nerd, what can I say?
I’m hoping to connect scattered facts and even possibly uncover some lost lore…. Come along with me!
An American in Lille 