Lafayette Exhibition at French National Archives Draws Selfie Crowds

An exhibition at France's National Archives exploring the full story of the Marquis de Lafayette has become a surprise hit, drawing visitors who pose for selfies with his portrait. Lafayette, a French aristocrat who fought in the American Revolution, remains a controversial figure in France due to his support for a constitutional monarchy during the French Revolution. The exhibition presents his complete legacy, contrasting with his more uniformly heroic status in the United States. The show's popularity highlights a renewed French interest in this complex historical figure.