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Kings throughout history have been remembered not only by their names, but also by the titles they carried as the monarch and king. The titles of these kings were representative of their power and ...

Since 1913, this chateau has been owned by the Meniers, a dynasty of French chocolate makers. They have further revived the ...

In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French ...

The king met up with Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Tuesday to tour an exhibition focused on the royal’s own family dynasty.

Laurent Salomé stood outside St. Louis Cathedral late Friday morning, still digesting all that he had seen inside perhaps New ...

The wrenching beauty of Jean-Baptiste Lully at the Palace of Versailles - IN FOCUS: Simon Mundy attends a weekend of Baroque ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous royal palaces in the world. Its grand halls, long gardens and rich history draw millions of visitors from around the globe every year. Yet, behind ...

The United States marked its 250th anniversary this year. Since its independence in 1776, the U.S. territory has expanded ...

The evangelization of Denmark first began in A.D. 826, when Emperor Louis the Pious, who ruled as king of the Franks, sent St ...