Louis XIV, who was the King of France and the longest reigning monarch in European history, died on Sept. 1, 1715 ...

A quick search for “things to see in Paris” will provide you instantly with a list of world-famous buildings, from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower. But topping those lists is, invariably, the Louvre, ...

Delve into the fascinating world of King Louis XIV, the Sun King, who ruled France from 1638 to 1715. Known for his captivating personality, Louis XIV's image was vital for his authority, often seen ...

Scientists have reexamined a mummified fragment of Louis XIV’s heart and now say the Sun King may have died from a chronic fungal infection rather than the gangrene long believed to have killed him ...

In the autumn of 1683, in a candlelit chapel at the Palace of Versailles, a late-night marriage ceremony took place. The groom was none other than the ruler of France, Louis XIV, 45, also known as the ...

A centuries-old French château with ties to Louis XIV is on the market for the first time in nearly 80 years, asking $22.9 million. Known as the Château de la Bretèche, the roughly 16,000-square-foot ...

Louis XIV, who was the King of France and the longest reigning monarch in European history, died on Sept. 1, 1715 Scientists believe they have discovered the real cause of death for Louis XIV, the ...