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 ...

The Marquis de Lafayette eventually helped secure his freedom. A statue to James Armistead Lafayette will be dedicated this ...

Marie Antoinette didn’t say let them eat cake As the story goes, when Queen Marie Antoinette heard that the French peasants were starving and didn’t have enough bread, she exclaimed “Let ...

History reenactor Michael Halbert brought Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette to life as part of a 24-state tour that ...

As Georgia commemorates the bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s grand tour of the United States, it is imperative to honor not only the celebrated French general but also the unsung ...

In the 21st century there are a number of ideas and freedoms that we take for granted. Ideas like democracy - which means that we are able to choose our own leaders. Freedoms such as the right to ...