Alexandre strategically placed his cities at key points, often close to major roads, rivers, or borders, in order to ensure military control and facilitate the...
Catherine de Medici was a prominent figure of the Renaissance in France, born on April 13, 1519 in Florence, Italy. She became queen of France...
In 1793, France is in the midst of the Terror, one of the most tense and violent periods of the French Revolution. The monarchy was...
The laurel was sacred in ancient Greece, associated with the god Apollo, symbolizing glory, wisdom, and immortality. A Greek legend tells that Apollo, a spurned...
In 1963, the United States was experiencing a tense period marked by strong racial segregation in many states, primarily in the South. Segregation was commonly...
Nelson Mandela always fought against racism and for equality among all human beings, regardless of their skin color or origin. For him, abandoning his convictions...
At the time of Socrates, Athens was going through a very tumultuous phase: it had just emerged from a long war with Sparta, known as...
Olympe de Gouges, born under the name Marie Gouze in 1748 in Montauban, became known early on for her strong character and bold ideas. Self-taught, she moved...
Traveling through war-torn territories was very dangerous, especially for a young woman. Wearing men's clothing allowed her to avoid assaults or abuse more easily during...
At the beginning of the 15th century, France finds itself mired in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, a major conflict between the kingdom...
