The Marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots married Francis, Dauphin of France on 24 April 1558. Tragedy wasn’t far behind.
France
The Old Pretender Sails for Scotland
Richard Cavendish marks a failed attempt on the Scottish and English thrones by the last Stuart pretender, on March 23rd, 1708.
Pages of History: Daumier’s Political Eye
Peter J. Beck describes the work of Honoré Daumier, born 200 years ago this month, which provided an early visual documentary newsreel and commentary on the key political and social movements in mid-nineteenth century France.
Saint Bernadette’s First Vision at Lourdes
Saint Marie-Bernarde Soubirous saw the first of her 18 'visions' in Lourdes on 11 February 1858.
The Fall of Calais
Richard Cavendish remembers how France took Calais, the last continental possession of England, on January 7th, 1558.
Edward II marries Isabella of France
The ill-suited couple were wed on January 25th, 1308.
French Appeasement
Andrew Boxer considers explanations for France’s disastrous foreign policy between the wars.
Napoleon and Empire
Matthew MacLachlan asks how far Napoleon defeated himself.
The Duke of Orleans is Ambushed
The Duke of Orleans was assassinated on November 23rd, 1407.
Gustave Pierre Trouvé
Kevin Desmond looks for records of a little-known French inventor who rivalled Thomas Edison.