francis i

Triboulet served as court jester under King Francis I, who ruled France from 1515 to 1547. – Photo credit: Public Domain

Humor, Joy

How a court jester slapped the king’s butt, then brilliantly convinced him not to kill him

Annie Reneau

8/24/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

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