King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!
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King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!
The Subjects 5: The Empress, new tiaras and wax figures
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The Subjects 5: The Empress, new tiaras and wax figures
After a brief hiatus, Birgit and Ole-Jørgen are back with the latest from the royal world. Ole has watched the new season of Netflix’s The Empress and Birgit is not impressed. Meanwhile, over in Copenhagen, Queen Mary of Denmark has ordered something old, something new... and Ole-Jørgen has strong opinions about satches.
This and much more in this week’s episode of The Subjects
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King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!
