On the European side, the introduction of some paper money equivalent — at least the one with the most impact — came during the rule of Louis XIII in 18th century France with all its turmoil, ...

When used together, the New York museum’s print catalogue and supplementary website on their 18th-century French works make an excellent initial resource but offer little new information ...

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 ...

then this sprawling French chateau is for you. Venture two hours outside of Paris and you’ll find this 18th century chateau designed by renowned architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur.

Travel back in time to late 18th century France and follow the development of the French Revolution. What were the underlying causes for the revolution? What was the Reign of Terror? Who was ...

At the beginning of the 18th century, New France faced hard times. In the early 18th century, New France faced hard times as the beaver market collapsed and epidemics of disease hit the colony.

the famed 18th-century Parisian craftsman. Titled “Keeping Time: Clocks by Boulle,” the show celebrates the designer’s ornate style. Boulle was a renowned cabinetmaker for France’s Louis ...

There were two wars there in the 18th Century, but only one involved British soldiers: the Flanders Campaign of 1793-95 against France. German soldiers from Hessen and Hanover worked closely with ...

Modeste Testas was bought by a family in Bordeaux in the 18th century A statue of a black female slave in the French city of Bordeaux has been covered with white paint in an apparent racist attack ...