68.And finally, this is the oldest photograph ever taken. Nicéphore Niépce took the photo from his window in France in 1826.

After Belgium’s secession in 1830, the map of the Netherlands was redrawn ... as well as the French region of Hauts-de-France. The Seven United Netherlands was made up of: The Republic’s seven ...

As populations were moving along the Atlantic Ocean, either for commercial gains or war, they would stop at the islands just off the coast. Researchers said there are extensive chronicles of Vikings ...

The medieval Mongol archive, dating from the 13th century, had a profound influence on French maps and exploration.

The territory had been conquered from France by American colonists and British ... and Yankee forces fared little better in their 1813 campaigns. Despite overwhelming British naval superiority ...

“No proper policing was carried out before 1813 when, in St John’s, five ‘reputable white men . . . assisted by about as many discreet black or coloured persons’ were formed into a ...

Thanks to its proximity to Paris, Normandy makes for an easy daytrip that's especially popular with travelers interested in seeing Monet's house and gardens or the D-Day Beaches. But if you only ...

Check out how we test and review games here Another Fortnite season is out and it brings an updated map. The in-game island has gone through a major overhaul, as Epic Games added several new ...

Today, Les Grands Boulevards house two of France's favorite department stores: Au Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. Farther north, visitors experience a lesson in contrast. Place Pigalle ...

There are about half a million foreign nationals in Canada waiting for removal, including almost 30,000 who are wanted by officials as well as some 21,000 who can’t be removed. The Canada Border ...