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# King Louis XIV

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History’s Celebrities Partied like Rock Stars

The poised, polished portraits found in history books and art galleries are lying. Their stoic, refined gaze hides a secret: Historic figures, from peasants to Presidents, knew how to party. In fact, some…

By Aimee Heidelberg · 28 min

Middle Ages

16 Street Laws in Paris Shaped by the Infamous Court of Miracles

The Parisian slums of the 17th century were a wild place. Unlike most other cities, Paris had numerous slums throughout…

Trista · 21 min