Science and Splendor," a new exhibition illustrates how the royal court encouraged innovation during the reigns of Louis XIV, ...

This iconic waterway stretches 223 miles, linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean via the Garonne River. Its ...

Governments reach into the domestic politics of rival countries to subvert them and alter their policies with propaganda and ...

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 ...

1419: Rouen surrenders to Henry V in the Hundred Years’ War. 1547: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is executed in the Tower of London for treason. 1668: Louis XIV and Emperor Leopold I sign a treaty ...

The Great Plague of Marseille in 1720 was one of the last significant outbreaks of the bubonic plague in Europe ...

The alarming rise in impersonation crimes, including the establishment of fake police stations, highlights a significant gap ...

Paris is more than just the Eiffel Tower and charming cafés—it’s the perfect launchpad for exploring some of France’s most ...

Although Emily Dickinson is now considered one of America’s greatest poets, during her lifetime she was better known for her ...

Formerly home to King Louis XIV's mistress, Madame de Maintenon ... The South Loop refers to the portion of Martinique south of Fort-de-France. According to some, it's here you'll find the ...

Laurent Salomé and Wenxin Wang discuss their vision for the latest exhibition on the Sino-French relationship at the Hong ...

Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents eight 2025 festival performances of early chamber music performed on period ...