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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

A skeleton discovered in a Dutch church may belong to musketeer d'Artagnan

The remains of d'Artagnan, a swashbuckling swordsman made famous by French writer Alexandre Dumas' 19th century novel The Three Musketeers, may have been found under the tiles of a church in the Netherlands near the battlefield where he died fighting more than 3 1/2 centuries ago.
History
Miscellaneous
fromThe Good Life France
1 month ago

What to see and do in Saint-Germain-en-Laye - The Good Life France

Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a historic Paris suburb, birthplace of Louis XIV, seat of 29 French monarchs, featuring royal châteaux and gardens, 25 minutes from Paris.
Cooking
fromwww.tastingtable.com
8 months ago

The Royally Hungry Mind Behind The First Salt And Pepper Pairing

Salt and pepper are culturally significant seasonings, historically favored for their complementary flavors in cuisine.
fromThe Good Life France
8 months ago

How did France become the centre of chic?! - The Good Life France

Louis XIV, known as the 'Sun King', significantly influenced fashion in France during his reign by enforcing strict rules about attire and banning textile imports.
Fashion & style
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

One of Trump's Weirdest Obsessions Is Spiraling Out of Control

An American president now emulates Louis XIV, showcasing a shocking embrace of regal aesthetics in the White House and Mar-a-Lago.
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