1789 is one of the most significant dates in history – famous for the revolution in France with its cries of ‘Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité!’ that led to the removal of the French upper classes. The ...
A model guillotine has been saved from the chop after it was taken to a recycling centre in Grimsby. The wooden structure, which has a blade splattered with fake blood, is one of a number of ...
2.1. In order to put an end to the excess of the Reign of Terror, the National Convention voted to execute Robespierre and several other leading members of the Terror ...
PARIS — You know political speculation has gotten out of control when even children are badgering the French prime minister on who his successor will be. Rife conjecture, lengthy talks and a ...
A security crisis in the French pacific island territory of New Caledonia and parliamentary snap elections this year caused additional expenses, he added. Outgoing Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire ...