When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, her 70 years on the throne fell slightly short of the record for a sovereign ...

Rumors of a mysterious prisoner during the reign of King Louis XIV became legend after Alexandre Dumas wrote his famous tale. His true identity remains a subject of speculation.

" It’s like Louis the XIV. ... It’s like Louis the XIV.” The 17th-18th century king is known for ruling France as an absolute monarchy from the Palace of Versailles.

A visitor examines a watch crafted by Abraham-Louis Breguet for Marie Antoinette. Science Museum Group. The sprawling grounds of France’s opulent Palace of Versailles are not only a masterpiece ...

It is the late 17th century, and King Louis XIV is at the pinnacle of his power. Versailles is the hub of the French aristocracy, a great beehive dripping with honey — and bristling with stingers.

The future Louis XIV was born in 1638 at the royal palace of his father, King Louis XIII, and his mother, Queen Anne. Born into ostentatious luxury and unlimited power, he wanted for nothing.

The statue of King Louis XIV was donated to Louisville by the France in 1966. It was on display before being removed in 2020.

The statue of King Louis XIV was donated to Louisville by the France in 1966. It was on display before being removed in 2020.

Please Look at King Edward VII’s Custom-Made Sex Chair ... because he went bald quite early on and he didn’t like that, ... One of the monarchs featured in is Louis XIV.

King Louis XIV ruled from 1643 to 1715 — a total of 72 years, the longest of any European sovereign to this day. Queen Elizabeth II, for context, reigned for 70 years.

A genealogy website has revealed that Swift is a descendant of French King Louis XIV. The superstar musician is the 8th cousin - 11 times removed - of Louis XIV.