THE TOWNSHIP of Rochester in the Province of New Hampshire was chartered in May 1722. The 253 proprietors who had been ...

Ideally located on the Seine, Rouen became one of France's greatest ports. When the Vikings settled and became Normans in the 10th century, Rouen became Normandy's capital. It's famous for its ...

In the Treaty of Paris France ceded Canada to Britain and the Louisiana Territory, including New Orleans, to Spain. Spain gave up its claim to Florida. Shortly after the Treaty, King George issued a ...