On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...

Two-thousand artisans, directed by architect Philippe Villeneuve, have brought the building back after a devastating 2019 ...

John Singer Sargent's most iconic portrait Madame X was the scandal of the 1884 Paris Salon. Here's the story behind the ...

The Maillets began buying daguerreotypes in the 1960s and their 200-strong collection spans the full history and evolution of ...

In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade ... In the second Opium War, from 1856-1860, Britain allied with ...

After being exploited for decades by France, Haiti ended up forking over huge sums of money to its former colonizer. Now, the ...

World’s Fairs were created to launch futuristic technology and products, but ended up selling ideas and experiences. 174 ...

The world’s first intercity railway opened on Sept. 15, 1830. The prime minister of the United Kingdom was on board for the inaugural trip. At a stop along the way, one of the PM’s rivals ...

He revived interest in a “problem child” in the pantheon of high romantic composers, bringing Berlioz overdue recognition as ...

PARIS: As the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars ...

Paris, the City of Light, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking history, culture, romance, and culinary delights.