The territory that is now modern-day France has had human beings living on it for years and years. Archaeological evidence has let us know that at least 100,000 years ago, there were already humans inhabiting the land.

Dive into the turbulent history of France and learn about the Black Death, the French Revolution and historic figures such as Joan of Arc and Napoleon:

• Prehistory
• Ancient History
• The Middle Ages
• Hundred Years' War
• The Black Death
• Joan of Arc - the national heroine
• The Renaissance
• The 17th century - the Grand Cicle
• The French Revolution
• The Era of Napoleon
• The late 19th century
• The early 20th century
• The Fifth Republic