Articles related to "French Monarchy"

The Abbey Church of Saint-Denis reveals archeological treasures and connections with the monarchy dating from the 7th to the 21st century.

Native to the Mediterranean region and southern Europe, the iris flower has been treasured since antiquity as symbols of wisdom, faith and power.

Thr storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, marks the beginning of the French Revolution and the downfall of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Catherine de Medici ruled as regent for her three sons during the second half of the sixteenth century. She played an important role in the wars of religion in France.

The enigmatic Count Saint Germain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Thought to have been born at the end of the 17th Century, there are very few verified facts.

The Coureurs de Bois ventured into the unexplored Canadian wilderness seeking First Nations people who had furs to trade.

For the 22.5 million French in 1789, taxation and prices had risen sixty-five percent while wage increases rose by less than half that amount, prompting popular outcry.

In 1755, almost 10,000 French settlers were expelled from the Acadia area of Canada because they refused to take an oath of allegiance to the British government.

The Protestant Reformation was established in Europe by Martin Luther. The Counter Reformation followed by Wars of Religion in France.

George Washington is remembered for leading the United States to victory in the American Revolution and as the first President of the United States.

A brief history of this graceful plant grown from a rhizome

Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.

Blend of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon & rosemary essential oils known as an immune system booster is a natural antibacterial, antifungal agent that kills toxic mold

Bastille Days is held July 10-13, 2008, on Cathedral Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Giant street party features food, drink, music, independence and fun.

The iris, worthy candidate for queen of flowers.

The House of Bourbon saw the rise of the absolute monarch in France and the end of the French Monarchy. The palace of Versailles was built by a bourbon king.

The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.