King Louis XIV of France is famously remembered for his sprawling Palace of Versailles, his exquisite taste in fine art, and his absolute rule over a golden era of French culture. You probably picture ...

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 ...

Scientists believe they have discovered the real cause of death for Louis XIV, the King of France who died in 1715. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, died Sept. 1, just four days before his 77th ...

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, ...

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 ...

Louis XIV was King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. He is a symbol of the Age of Absolutism in Europe for styling himself as "The Sun King" and "Louis the Great", which portrayed ...

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 ...