Explore the history of Paris (or Lutetia, as the ancient Romans called it) by following archaeological remnants and still-extant traces of its earlier inhabitants. Paris, A Roman City, focuses principally on the Roman phase of the city's...

Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...

In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...

A very brief overview of the French region of Ile-de-France - Region Parisienne. It includes a short history, a brief discussion of geology of the region, and a note about Paris, the main city of the region. Information about the Chateau...

Read about the problems President George Washington had with foreign affairs. Both France and Great Britain ignored American sovereignty and claims of neutrality. Read about Great Britain's disregard of the Treaty of Paris which ended...

This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.

Although there were some glaring weaknesses for the central government under the Articles of Confederation, there were some stunning accomplishments. Read about the successes and think about how important they were for the future of the...

View the work "The Oath of Horatii" by Jacques Louis David. Learn about the features of the painting, as well as information regarding it's history and residence.

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A 5th grader interviews her grandfather about his experiences hiding from Nazis in a farmhouse after escaping his home in Paris. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

Statue of Charlemagne, in Paris. At Pepin's death in 768 the kingdom of the Franks included the greater part of what is now France, together with a portion of Germany. This territory was divided between his two sons, Carloman and...

One of the greatest of the Girondists, was born at Marseilles, March 6, 1767. At first an advocate and journalist at Marseilles, he was sent by that city to the Constituent Assembly at Paris. There he opposed the Court party, and took...

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.

A French Jacobin, born in Province, in 1755, of an ancient family; served as second lieutenant in the regiment of Languedoc until 1775. He made, about this time, a voyage to the Isle-de-France, the governor of which was one of his...