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2 days ago · France originated as West Francia (Francia Occidentalis), the western half of the Carolingian Empire, with the Treaty of Verdun (843). A branch of the Carolingian dynasty continued to rule until 987, when Hugh Capet was elected king and founded the Capetian dynasty.
10 hours ago · Bordeaux is classified "City of Art and History". The city is home to 362 monuments historiques (only Paris has more in France) with some buildings dating back to Roman times. Bordeaux, Port of the Moon , has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble".
- 49.36 km² (19.06 sq mi)
- Gironde
3 days ago · Franconia ( German: Franken, pronounced [ˈfʁaŋkŋ̍] ⓘ; East Franconian: Franggn [ˈfrɑŋɡŋ̍]; Bavarian: Frankn) is a region of Germany, characterised by its culture and East Franconian dialect (German: Ostfränkisch ). Franconia is made up of the three Regierungsbezirke of Lower, Middle and Upper Franconia in Bavaria, the adjacent ...
4 days ago · From the uncertain future of the Normandy beaches to the secrets of integrating into life in the Pyrenees mountains and growing old in France, this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an ...
5 days ago · However, Vietnam's history as a colony of France prior to World War II is a crucial part of understanding its journey to independence and the subsequent conflicts that followed. Among the 20th-century revolutionaries, Ho Chi Minh waged the longest — and in terms of human lives sacrificed, the costliest — battle against colonial rule.
1 day ago · Marcelo - Real Madrid. Often regarded as one of the best left-backs in the 21st century, Marcelo arrived at Real Madrid with great expectations. Many fans at the Bernabeu labelled him as the next Roberto Carlos. Marcelo left Fluminense for Real Madrid for €6.5m (£5.5/$7m). 20 trophies.
5 days ago · Podcast. The History Podcast. History in close-up, through the people who were there. Gordon Corera looks at the growing tensions between China and the West.
