Several factors contributed to the French Revolution. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how an incompetent monarchy, the age of Enlightenment and widespread famine created the perfect storm for a country-wide revolution.

Ron Paul Revolution, History in the Making

Author: Hyndman, H. M. (Henry Mayers), 1842-1921 Subject: Social history; Economic history; Revolutions; Socialism Publisher: New York : Boni and Liveright Possible copyright status: NOT_IN_COPYRIGHT Language: English Call number: SRLF:LAGE-101836 Digitizing sponsor: MSN Book contributor:...

Like any other discipline, history often becomes a matter of interpretation. Check in with HowStuffWorks' resident history experts as they explore the phenomenon of revisionist history in this podcast.

The young North Africans had never stepped foot on French soil but because France was at war, Said, Abdelkader, Messaoud and Yassir enlisted in the French Army, along with 130,000 other “indigenous soldiers,” to liberate the “fatherland” from the Nazi enemy. These...

It's another History Lesson for Gumby, this time Gumby and Pokey learn about the American Revolution.

The classic story of Sir Percy Blakeney and his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel. A great adventure, set during the French Revolution. Read by Karen Savage.

The classic story of Sir Percy Blakeney and his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel. A great adventure, set during the French Revolution. Read by Karen Savage.

It is a documentary about the OS revolution

In part two of this interview series, Dr. Holly Tucker discusses the research methods behind her new book, "Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution." Listen in to learn more about the controversial history of transfusions.