The edict of nantes ends france’s wars of religion

Violent protest is nothing new for the French. It’s part of the nation’s eternal quest for Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

Ellie Cawthorne Why was the winter of 1641–42 such a pivotal time in British and Irish history? Jonathan Healey In the heart of that winter came one of the most iconic moments in English political his

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BEFORE THE AMERICAN REVOLU-tion, many colonies had established churches supported with tax dollars or imposed religious restrictions on voting or holding office. There was no separation of church and

When skirts, tights and frills were the hallmarks of masculinity

Shortly after the queen rose on 10 June 1688, she felt a familiar swell of pain. “Send for the king!” she called, while her ladies helped her back into bed. Maria (Mary) of Modena was in labour. Soon