Thousands of Parisians stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison, in Paris on 1789. The Bastille symbolised the ...

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 ...

Read It From Thomas Carlyle’s gripping history to Charles Dickens’ enduring tragedy and the rise of literary superheroes, the ...

The French Revolution, which took place between 1789 and 1799, is one of the most significant events in the world.

July 14 is a date steeped in history, marked by moments that have shaped nations, inspired revolutions, and propelled ...

Ever wonder why every single day has its own story in history? From revolutions to space missions, July 14 is packed with ...

Here is the list of the four important figures in Bastille Day history: ...

John McGreevy's new book Catholicism: A Global History from the French Revolution to Pope Francis is, as the title suggests, ambitious. Even at a little over 400 pages, ...

A history of the French Revolution from the decision of King Louis XVI to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem.

The storming of the Bastille this week (July 14) in 1788 heralded the French Revolution, but why did the French people rebel against King Louis XVI, an inoffensive, even well-meaning ...

Her father, Patrice Higonnet, is a French historian who told his young daughter tales of the French Revolution as bedtime stories. Higonnet loved learning about her heritage, but she didn’t view ...