There's a new Versailles restoration afoot, as experts descend on paintings adorning the billiards room off the Sun King's ...
From the gardens of Versailles to suburban America, why are well-manicured lawn central to our cultural identity? When King ...
Ancient Greek statues and artistic treasures housed in Paris museums depict the Greeks' influence on the entire European continent.
Queen Elizabeth II had a magnificent reign, however she was not the longest reigning monarch to ever exist globally.
Escape Parisian crowds and soak in French history at this 17th-century royal estate, complete with breathtaking gardens and a ...
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 ...
As the grapes dry in the sun, they develop unique notes like ginger, saffron, and beeswax. Tokaji carries a prestigious royal ...
BERLIN - Modern pentathlon at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will not be a rescue operation for the sport with obstacle ...
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 ...