*Originally published on May 4, 2023. From recent clashes over pensions to the storming of the Bastille in 1789, France is known for its history of protest and resistance. "Paris has been considered a ...

It marks the fall of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution, which was a turning point in the war. Celebrate by exploring the music of the Revolution and check these French tunes out. From ...

Short animated by György Kovásznai and musicalized by the popular song "Ça ira" that illustrates through paintings, the events that made up the french revolution and its multiple founders.

“Let us march! Let us march! May impure blood water our fields!” Written after the declaration of war against Austria in 1792, “La Marseillaise” was born in the provinces of France, away from the ...

If you are a fan of French Songs or just an adventurous music lover, the most popular French songs of all time are a must for you to listen. From the classic chansons to the elegant new scene, French ...

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Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic crisis. A rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply. A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread starvation in ...

Most people think of revolution as a violent overturning of political institutions. Parisians storming the Bastille on July 14, 1789, became a model of popular action later adopted, in 1917, by the ...