The teeth of Louis XIV
Louis XIV suffered greatly from poor dental hygiene, which caused him to have many teeth pulled. So much so that he ended his life with a hole in the palate! Continue reading The teeth of Louis XIV
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The dramatic wedding of Marie-Antoinette
Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were married in May 1770 in Paris. But, their nuptials weren’t as happy as they hoped. Indeed, during their marriage 132 people lost their lives. Continue reading The dramatic wedding of Marie-Antoinette
The strange beauty secrets of Madame de Montespan
She was the favorite of King Louis XIV but to maintain her rare beauty, she had recourse to strange rituals… Continue reading The strange beauty secrets of Madame de Montespan
A coffin discovered in Notre Dame Cathedral
Important archaeological remains, including a lead sarcophagus dating from the 14th century, have been discovered under one of the transverse naves of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. Continue reading A coffin discovered in Notre Dame Cathedral
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous ?
An immersive exhibition in Marseille immerses the viewer inside “La Joconde” to “understand how this painting became a myth”. Continue reading Why is the Mona Lisa so famous ?
The mysterious “Bal des Folles” of Paris
In the 19th century, the “bal des folles” (ball of the madwomen) was a very popular attraction, a social event that brought together all of Paris around women suffering from dementia, abandoned or simply fragile. Continue reading The mysterious “Bal des Folles” of Paris
Who invented stethoscope ?
The stethoscope, this essential tool for any doctor was invented by a Frenchman, René Laennec, who out of modesty did not dare to listen to the hearts of his patients by approaching their chest. Continue reading Who invented stethoscope ?
The scandalous affair of the Queen’s necklace
To win back the favors of Marie-Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan undertakes to offer the Queen a sumptuous necklace. But the queen is not the queen… A state scandal begins. Continue reading The scandalous affair of the Queen’s necklace
Why did Edgar Degas paint ballerinas ?
Edgar Degas is a painter internationally known for his representations of ballerinas, but why did he paint them ? Continue reading Why did Edgar Degas paint ballerinas ?
In the footsteps of Edith Piaf in Paris
From Montmartre to the mythical hall of the Olympia, the frail silhouette dressed in black by Edith Piaf moved all of Paris. His inimitable voice remains timeless and his songs still move us. Continue reading In the footsteps of Edith Piaf in Paris
