The French Revolution (1789-1799) was one of the most transformative events in world history, altering the course of Europe and influencing political ideologies globally. Its origins can be traced to ...

They died singing hymns and refusing to renounce Christ. The Blessed Martyrs of Orange gave their lives on an 1,800-year-old ...

French historian of Algerian origin, Benjamin Stora, revealed some of the secrets he shared with French President Emmanuel Macron over the course of nearly ten years. These exchanges, during which the ...

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American ...

France's northern coast has long been fortified against invasion, with Nazi bunkers in World War II and pre-French Revolution ...

French police have intensified efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel. Recent videos show officers slashing ...

In my thread about my visit to this year's airshow at Le Bourget, Paris, I also mentioned the museum. This thread is about ...

Janet Livingston married Richard Montgomery on July 24, 1773. She never remarried after his death during his campaign to Canada in winter 1775. She never let anyone forget “my general” or “my soldier, ...

Nevertheless, over the course of the previous year, the pair had fashioned themselves into two of the least likely soldiers ...

The Marigny de Mandeville family owned and developed the Faubourg Marigny as well as the huge tract on the north shore of the ...