The French Revolution (1789-1799) lasted until the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Years of medieval oppression and financial mismanagement led the French people to want changes in politics ...

"Published in conjunction with an exhibition co-organized by the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France, as part of 1789-1989, the French Revolution: a UCLA ...

In case anyone's failed to notice, this year marks the 200th anniversary of the 'French Revolution'. This is usually seen as a series of political and social events beginning with the storming of the ...

Noah Shusterman joins us this week on the Leading Edge to talk about the French Revolution, the subject of a book he just published. Noah writes from Hong Kong, where he works at the Chinese ...

Historians have long observed the links between the natural environment and the fate of civilization. Natural emergencies like droughts, floods and crop failure regularly plunge people into chaos.

The French Revolution was a fierce period that reshaped Europe and ignited the flames of liberty. This significant event continues to fascinate historians and revolutionaries alike. From storming the ...

1789 played to sold out performances at the National Arts Festival and won the Naledi Award for Innovation in Theatre. 1789 played to sold out performances at the National Arts Festival and won the ...

In the middle of this political crisis, a small church, the Collégiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Roquemaure, 673km south of ...