Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more...

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the insta ......more...

History and legend are never far away on Nottingham’s bustling streets. Nottingham Castle possesses a turbulent past; once a magnificent medieval castle fit for Kings and Queens, it’s now an elegant 17th century mansion housing a superb museum and art gallery. Discover the secret history of the city by exploring the labyrinth of man-made sandstone ......more...

The Bergerac region is often called "Gateway to the P鲩gord" but its inhabitants usually call it Dordogne but they divide it into Purple P鲩gord for vineyards, White, for limestone, Green for its fields and Black for its forests. It's a land of vineyards, sunflowers, tobacco and picturesque gorges with forest clad cliffs crowned by ruined castles ......more...