Docendo Discimus
In the annals of history, the changes ushered in by revolutions often leave indelible marks on the societies they reshape. The French Revolution was no exception, sweeping away centuries of tradition in a fervent quest for liberty, equality, and fraternity. Among its many radical transformations was the introduction of the French Revolutionary Calendar in 1793,... Continue Reading →
The Treaty of Fontainebleau, signed on April 11, 1814, marked a pivotal moment in European history, concluding the Napoleonic Wars' War of the Sixth Coalition and initiating a period of relative peace in Europe. This treaty not only ended Napoleon Bonaparte's rule over France but also reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Europe. To fully understand... Continue Reading →
August 10, 1792 French revolutionaries stormed King Louis XVI’s Tuileries Palace, forcing him to take refuge in the chamber of the Legislative Assembly, and massacring his Swiss Guard and various courtiers. In this imagined scene by Maurice Réalier-Dumas (1888), a young Napoleon Bonaparte considers the royal mantle and crown left unattended on the floor, beside... Continue Reading →
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