History: In 700 - 500 BC the Celtic Gauls arrive in France. In 58 - 50 BC Roman Emperor Julius Caesar defeats the Gauls and France becomes part of the Roman Empire until 476 AD. French was ruled by kings for many centuries until the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution...
France’s national anthem, “La Marsellaise,” was officially adopted in 1795. Originally known as “Le chant de guerre pour L’Armée du Rhin” (“War Song for the Army of the Rhine”), the National Guard of Marseille made the song famous by singing it while marching into Paris in 17...
French cinemahas a rich history that has influenced filmmakers worldwide. From the pioneering days of the Lumière brothers to the innovative techniques of the French New Wave,French filmshave consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling and visual art. Did you know that France hosts the prest...
For an extra twist and another interesting fact about Spain, Cerdanya itself is Spanish but is completely surrounded by France. The residents voted on the matter centuries ago and the borders have stayed the same. 20 – Frog spotting can bring you good luck… In the gorgeous University town o...
The invasion began as ordered. In response, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, at 11:00 am and at 5:00 pm, respectively. World War II had begun. Britannica Quiz Pop Quiz: 17 Things to Know About World War II...
The Singaporeans love fun competitions. They also hold a world record in line dancing! 11,967 dancers participated in 2002 in this massive dance event.Read more about their fun school records here. Singapore Festivals Singapore Facts: The Singaporeans celebrate many festivals. Among the most popul...
In 1964 Play-Doh is sent to Britain,France, andItalyto be marketed to Europe. This was the first time Europe had seen and come across the compound. By2005Play-Doh was being sold in over 75 countries across the world. This was a landmark time for Play-Doh as it reached a global leve...
Some Facts about Britain School-leaving age Children have to stay at school until the age of 16. There is no upper age limit. Alcohol You have to be 18 to buy alcohol in a shop, but if you’re 16 and you’re having a meal in a pub, you can drink beer or wine with it. ...
movies, music, radio, television, TV studios, theme parks and resorts. Here are 10 interesting facts about Walt Disney:1. He Wasn't Adopted, But "Disney" Is Not Walt's Real Last Name Walt Disney's ancestors, whose last name was actually "d'Isigny", came from a village in France. Th...
South Africa is about as big as the land area ofFranceandSpaincombined or twice the size of the state ofTexas/ USA. It takes a 12-hour flight from London/England to fly to reach Johannesburg or a 12-hour flight from Singapore and a flight from New York/ USA to Johannesburg is longer...