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 ...

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On June 20, 1789, the French Revolution was beginning as the Third Estate defied the king and swore not to disperse until France had been given a new constitution. In 1837 Victoria became queen of ...

1. The quality that makes Jules Michelet’s history so powerful is what the French call souffle—literally, breath; figuratively, inspiration, creativity, energy. Michelet understood the French ...

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 ...

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 ...

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