This book belongs to a contemporary genre—Robb calls it “slow history”— in which authors travel around on foot or by old-fashioned conveyance and recount tales about the history of the spots they ...

There probably are a few countries in the world with more art and history than France, but it's up there with the most significant and interesting cultural destinations on the planet. France has an ...

As French authorities pursue the stolen Louvre jewels, a growing debate is emerging regarding their true origins. While the artifacts themselves are French, the precious gems trace exotic routes ...

The 2024 Olympics in Paris will be filled with French landmarks, and it will also shine a spotlight on the country’s national stadium. Stade de France will play host to two Olympic sports this summer ...

France has returned three skulls to Madagascar more than a century after they were taken, including one believed to be that of a 19th-century Malagasy king who was beheaded by French troops. The ...

NORMANDY, France — History is full of significant military dates and events. However, very few have had an impact on a global scale and left a historical footprint, such as D-Day. "If any single day ...

Tour de France History: The 2023 Tour de France starts in Bilbao, Spain on Saturday with a hard day in the Basque Country. But we go back to the very beginning, 1903 for a quick Tour history lesson. # ...

SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter of Tour de France history in what is expected to be his last appearance at cycling’s biggest race. The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy ...