Origins of the French Revolution

Uncover how France navigated monarchy, revolution and Napoleon’s legacy after Waterloo, shaping the nation’s modern identity.

Beneath the streets of Paris, France, are the bones of more than 6 million people in what's known as the Paris Catacombs.

When Napoleon invades Russia in 1812, an unexpected adversary brings ruin to his troops.

See why this device was a preferred form of legal execution.