William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in ...

Notable films on the French Revolution include "The Affair of the Necklace," "Napolon," "Brotherhood of the Wolf," and "Marie Antoinette," each offering a unique perspective on this significant ...

French Revolutionary War hero's trip through Finger Lakes region explored in new book. Story by Mike Murphy, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle • 3d.

1. Misconception: Les Misérables takes place during the French Revolution. After seeing the 2012 film adaptation of the musical Les Misérables in theaters, historian Julia Gossard caught a ...

Join Tom and Dominic in part two of season two as they explore France's wars with Europe. Show more “You have shaken off the yoke of your despots, but surely this was not to bend the knee before ...

The American Revolution was a defining moment in the history of Pennsylvania. Neighbor turned against neighbor amidst a desperate civil war in colonial America. Indigenous societies were uprooted ...

Have your students select one object of interest from the Mechanical Arts and Arms page that corresponds to the French and Indian War and/or Revolutionary War era (1754-83).

Known for assisting Americans in the Revolutionary War, Lafayette's connections span across Eastern U.S. states. The marker at Transylvania University is among more than 170 nationwide, which can ...

French Revolutionary War hero's trip through Finger Lakes region explored in new book. Mike Murphy, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Tue, May 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM UTC. 6 min read.