She has fascinated history enthusiasts for centuries. Known for her beauty, ingenuity, and relationship with King Henry II, the Duchess of Valentinois, Diane de Poitiers, has been the subject of ...

The Chemin des Dames is a ridge road in northern France that was the site of several major battles during World War I, most notably during the disastrous Nivelle Offensive in April 1917. We refused to ...

What is known about the First Republic, the political regime founded during the Revolution that governed France from 1792 to 1804? French Republic in 1801, at the time of the Consulate. Image: ...

How croquet was played in the 19th century, how society got used to women on bicycles and what sportswear meant for women. In the 19th century, shopping was almost the only available physical activity ...