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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why Marie Antoinette, the French queen of court-ure, is having a style moment again

Marie Antoinette: the Fragonard cupcake who bankrupted France with her lust for fashion and diamonds, who bottle-fed pet lambs while her people starved. No matter that, in truth, her frocks and jewels were small fry in her country's financial ruin; the optics, as we would say now, were terrible. So what if she never actually said let them eat cake history is no match for a great soundbite. But while opulence hastened Marie Antoinette's downfall, it has also brought her immortality.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

V&A to host Marie Antoinette fashion exhibition

The UK's first exhibition on Marie Antoinette highlights her significant influence on fashion and style through 250 curated objects.
The exhibition showcases items directly connected to Marie Antoinette, emphasizing her legacy and contemporary relevance.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Pink diamond linked to French royalty expected to sell for millions

The 10.38-carat kite-shaped gemstone, linked to Marie Antoinette's daughter, recently showcased in a JAR-designed ring, is set to attract bids nearing €4.6 million.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Erectile dysfunction can be a warning of a cardiovascular problem'

King Louis XVI's sexual dysfunction significantly influenced his marriage and reign, impacting French history.
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