*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 ...

“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 ...

The word "revolution" tends to conjure images of protests, rage, bloodshed, reshaped borders or toppled despots. But a look at the history of revolutions sometimes reveals a "mellower" aftermath: ...

July 14th is Bastille Day, the national day of France. 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 ...