The controversial XYZ Affair escalated tensions between the U.S. and France in the 1700s, leading to naval confrontations at sea and a crisis of democracy in the United States.

Habsburg Dynasty Family Tree

Who Would Be King of France Today?

Timeline of French Revolutions 1789-1870

Uncover the myths behind Emperor Nero’s supposed fiddling during the Great Fire of Rome and the famous misquote "Let them eat cake" attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette. Learn the truth about these historical events, debunking the...

The revolutionary fervor of 1848 spread across Europe, driven by the lingering impact of Napoleon and the French Revolution. Liberals and nationalists, frustrated with the reactionary post-1815 conservative order, sought greater...

Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY

This video provides a detailed historical account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, highlighting the strategic, logistical, and political challenges faced by both sides. It explores the complex interactions between...

This video covers Napoleon's return to France, the coup of 18 Brumaire, and the onset of the Napoleonic Era. It discusses his reforms, the Battle of Marengo, and his influence on French law and governance.



Napoleon Bonaparte...

This video covers Napoleon Bonaparte's early life, from his birth in Corsica to his involvement in the French Revolution. It highlights his background, education, and the political turmoil in France and Corsica that shaped his early...

We've learned about the early figures in the empiricist movement, so let's continue along the timeline to examine John Locke, David Hume, and Voltaire, among other key figures in the late 17th century. Empiricism helped set the tone for...

Dr. Forrester discusses the influences of American ideals and their influence on the French Revolution.

Learn about the Eiffel Tower in Champ de Mars Paris, France with this fun educational music video

What happens when a Revolution to depose a king and create a Republic results in a new Emperor conquering half of Europe? Find out here!

Discover the tumultuous times that saw the people of France rise up, execute their king, and establish a Republic... (spoilers it's not as simple as all that!)

What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI

The Pacifist who Killed 20,000 | The Life & Times of Robespierre

The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand

Napoleon Bonaparte, heralded as the heir to the Republic. But of course, in order to inherit, the Republic must first die...

Russian Plans to Bring Back the Byzantine Empire | Constantinople, Catherine the Great

An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.

In which John Green completes his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing the rise of the Committee of Public Safety, Maxmillien Robespierre, the reign of terror, the guillotine, the death of Marie Antoinette,...

In which John Green continues his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's flight to Varennes, the constituent assembly's attempts to write a constitution of France, France's brief...

In which John discusses the causes of the French Revolution and its initial events, including the French debt crisis under King Louis XVI, the convocation of the estates general, the rise of the third estate, the formation of the...