The Treaty of Frankfurt, signed on May 10, 1871, between the German Empire and the French Republic, signifies the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War that commenced in July 1870. The conflict arose ...

The Battle of Fontenoy, on May 11, 1745, pitted a French army commanded by Marshal de Saxe against an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian coalition during the War of Austrian Succession. Among the great victories ...

The Battle of Camarón (Mexico, 1863) is a foundational episode for the French Foreign Legion, which celebrates this “French version of the Alamo” every year. In 1862, France came to the aid of Emperor ...

When referring to plants, the word “poisonous” should be used, while the word “venomous” is reserved for only animals. However, there are some counterexamples that do not support this generalization.

Nostradamus aurait-il prédit l'affaire des Panama Papers ? Voici dix révélations sur celui qui aurait prévu la Révolution de 1789 ou encore la dictature d’Hitler. To say the least. In 1564, Catherine ...

If you are wondering what to do with pumpkins after Halloween, below are 30 different ways to repurpose pumpkins once the festival ends. Pumpkins are rich in nitrogen, vital for fertile soil. Adding ...

On April 23, 1014, the Battle of Clontarf, near Dublin, pitted the armies of the Irish king Brian Boru against the forces of Leinster allied with the Vikings. It is commonly asserted that Brian Boru’s ...

Although depictions of Pere Fouettard may vary somewhat from country to country, he is often represented as a frightening figure, dressed in fur, with a long beard, a gloomy visage, and untidy hair.