France

The Cistercian Number System: The Forgotten Number System Of The Middle Ages!

13. at the end of the century, in what is now the border region between France and Belgium, there was a system of numbers developed by Cistercian mo…

Top 10 Ashmolean Museum Charms & Amulets

Featured in the new Spellbound: Magical, Ritual & Witchcraft exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, these ten objects explore the fascination with …

Maximilien Robespierre - Revolutionary’s Quest for Power 1758-1794

One revolutionary’s quest for power, liberty and the love of the people in 18th century France. In the elegant château of the Hôtel de Ville, Maximi…

Battle of Castillon, Ending the 116-Year War Between Britain and France

Some information about the war that started in 1337 and ended in 1453, the same year as the conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul).   The Battle of C…