Louise de la Vallière was one of King Louis XIV’s many mistresses but his only true love. Innocent and naïve, Louise ...

Louis XIV, like politicians of today, knew the value of controlling his public image. Throughout his over 70-year reign, the French king directed a self-portrait campaign in medals — the petite ...

A quick search for “things to see in Paris” will provide you instantly with a list of world-famous buildings, from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower. But topping those lists is, invariably, the Louvre, ...

The researchers believe they have discovered the real cause of death for the King of France, who died in 1715, per The Times and Le Parisien The king's cause of death was previously recorded as ...

Delve into the fascinating world of King Louis XIV, the Sun King, who ruled France from 1638 to 1715. Known for his captivating personality, Louis XIV's image was vital for his authority, often seen ...

Texas has been a land under control of many different flags in its long history. From the early Native American tribes to the European colonial powers to the United States, each era has left an impact ...

The 2,300-room Palace of Versailles just outside of Paris receives a seemingly constant stream of repairs. Just last year, for instance, an American-French coalition launched a restoration inside the ...