none other than France’s Louis XIV, the Sun King. Drenched in opulence and draped in ceremony, this grand monarch was rumored to have uttered the famous words, “L’état, c’est moi,” solidifying his ...
This would not be like the comically small statue of Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson that had been erected outside that team’s training complex in April. This would be a monument befitting the ...
But between all of the gold figurines, dramatic frescoes and cascading crystal chandeliers you'll no doubt find in bulk throughout the chateau, you might be surprised to learn that King Louis XIV ...
In Paris the horses went out in style -- saddled up for one last Olympic ride in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles, palatial home of the 17th century 'Sun King' Louis XIV. The change for ...