Louis XIV, known as the 'Sun King,' ascended to the throne at the age of four and continued to reign as King of France for nearly 70 years. He was known for his role in the height of the French ...

The most magnificent and extensive gardens the Western world has ever seen are located 12 miles outside Paris at Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles. Louis identified, at a young age, with Apollo and ...

One contemporary observer described Louis XIV’s rule as “a mix of commerce, revenge, and pique.” Sound familiar?

Texas has been a land under control of many different flags in its long history. From the early Native American tribes to the European colonial powers to the United States, each era has left an impact ...