Louis XIV of France, the absolute monarch known as the Sun King, said, possibly apocryphally, “L’État, c’est moi,” literally, ...

The U.S.-based founder of a gin has created a cocktail in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who took the throne 73 years ago. The ...

Patrick Sarsfield is best known for his defence of Limerick against the forces of William of Orange back in 1690, in an event ...

The first lawns were created by the nobles and aristocrats of 17th- and 18th-century Europe, including Louis XIV of France, whose Versailles gardens were the first to include squares of tapis vert ...

The machine was designed at the request of the French king Louis XIV—the monarch who commissioned ... The king hired her to travel throughout rural France to train other midwives in 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 ...

Paris Fury is all smiles as she enjoys a rather extravagant trip around France.

Their mysterious origins and complex lifecycle continue to fascinate scientists and food enthusiasts, and their use in ...

Exceptionally, from February 15 to the end of September 2025, the Château de Versailles is opening up areas usually closed to ...

Recently, the new U.S. Administration announced some notable geographic name changes. Maps may soon display the “Gulf of ...