King Louis XIV of France is famously remembered for his sprawling Palace of Versailles, his exquisite taste in fine art, and ...

Scientists believe they have discovered the real cause of death for Louis XIV, the King of France who died in 1715. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, died Sept. 1, just four days before his 77th ...

French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV’s palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a ...

Opening September 8, 2026, an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will explore the remarkable story of the 20-year production of the finest carpets ever made in Europe. A King’s Carpet: Louis ...