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Bastille Day As you can imagine, millions of French people all over the world celebrate Bastille Day, a holiday that honors democracy and equality in France. A symbol of power and unity to those struggling against tyranny.On the day of July 14, 1789, which was early on in the French Revolution, mobs broke out in protest against the monarchy. One such mob stormed the Bastille Fortress in Paris. Why? It was a main source of weapons and gun p...

The Renaissance is timed differently depending on the country, but generally saw similar advancements in warfare and weapons. The 1400's to 1500's saw military technology which both provided unheard of protections with the addition of plate mail to chain, but also saw ways to get passed those defenses. Hand-to-hand battles were beginning to be replaced with more remote and devastating technology which could do more damage from afar. Artillery an...

Little represents the glory, power, and strength of France better than the musketeers. Romanticized, idolized and immortalized by modern movies, books, and legends, the musketeer has taken on an almost mythological status in modern minds – and for good reason. Their prowess in battle, dashing style, dangerous lifestyle and romantic demeanor all seem to represent the perfect qualities of a man. Women wanted them and men wanted t...