The Middle Ages is the period that follows the ancient period. It begins in 476 and ends in 1492. It is marked by many events having an impact on the history of humanity. If the medieval period is still known, thanks to its history, but also to its castles. Would you like to know more about this era
Marriage is one of those ceremonies that have endured through the centuries. Today a testimony to the love between two people, it was for many centuries the instrument in family alliances and a way to climb the ladder of society. Through this article, I invite you to discover the evolution of mediev
Home » Castle life » SOAP:Louis XIV and Colbert at the initiative of its development Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Share Summary Hygiene is a subject that comes up regularly when talking about historical anecdotes. It has even been said that dear Louis XIV would have taken only one
Home » Castle life » Louis XIVs bath Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Share Talking about the bath or baths of Louis XIV is still difficult today as the various testimonies contradict and question each other. For some Louis XIV had a deplorable hygiene and did not take care of his persona
Are you a discreet person? Cheeky? Passionate? No need to tell us, the Fly will speak for you! You have probably already wondered what this stain on the faces of the women in the paintings means. What was it for? What is its origin ? What does it mean ? This article answers all your questions, and t
“Being Red Heels”. No doubt you have already read, or even heard, this old expression. It comes to us from this fashion launched by Monsieur, the brother of King Louis XIV, in a completely involuntary way. Adopted by all the courtiers of Versailles and by Louis XIV himself, red heels became a way of
Author:Clementine A nerdy accessory or an object of luxury and refinement, the fan was one of the most useful tools during this summers heat wave. In wood, fabric or paper, for men and women alike, it has crossed the ages and fashions. Today, the fan is a very useful accessory in the bag. However,
A true architectural gem, the result of the creativity of a man with a tragic destiny, Vaux-le-Vicomte is a must to visit in Ile-de-France. Follow me, Ill take you to visit this estate just 50 kilometers from Paris and live a timeless experience for your leisure time. HISTORY OF CASTLE VAUX-LE-VICOM
If I tell you Thoiry, many of you will answer me:zoo! I would answer “yes, but not only! . In the domain of Thoiry hides the Château de Thoiry, small in size but great in history, which I am pleased to tell you about through this article.I had the opportunity to discover this historic place during a
Home » The Castles » CHÂTEAU DE MONTE-CRISTO:earthly paradise designed by Alexandre Dumas Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Share Summary Im taking you today to my favorite castle in Yvelines, my little darling in a way. This castle is the Château de Monte-Cristo, residence of Alexandre
Home » The Castles » Save the CHÂTEAU DU DUC D’EPERNON Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Share I usually make you discover superb castles, often furnished, in order to prepare your next visits. But my mission does not stop there:I would like to make you aware of the safeguarding of castles
Home » The Chateaux » Domaine de Villarceaux:a haven of peace to discover Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Share I am pleased to speak to you today about a place very dear to my heart, where I have been going regularly for several months now:the Domaine de Villarceaux. It seems that fate
Home » The Chateaux » Château de Chantilly:a princely domain Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Share It is a jewel of French heritage that I would like to highlight today. Located 1 hour from Paris, the Château de Chantilly is a veritable museum of Art and History. Its architectural beauty
Home » The Chateaux » Center - Loire Valley » The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau Share on facebook Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on Twitter Share on linkedin Share on linkedin If I had to give a definition of the word refined, the gardens of the Château de Chenonceau in Touraine
Straight out of a fairy tale, Neuschwanstein Castle presents itself majestically to its many visitors. Located in Bavaria, this castle is the most visited in Germany . And we quickly understand why! Neuschwanstein Castle stands more than 200 meters high, surrounded by forests and lakes. Talking abou
Discovered on June 13, 1977, the Château du Puy du Fou, a French castle located in Vendée, is today a reference in terms of leisure and entertainment. Since its renovation initiated by Philippe de Villiers, it has given visitors joy and emotion through its history and also the many activities offe
The Battle of Diên Biên Phu opposed in 1954 the French army and the Vietnamese communist forces of the Viêt-minh in the steep-sided plain of Diên Biên Phu, located in the northwest of Vietnam, near the border with Laos. This battle, from which the Viet Minh emerged victorious, marked the end of the
The Battle of the Bulge , from December 16, 1944 to February 1, 1945, was the last major German offensive against the Allied armies advancing towards Germany at the end of World War II. After the Normandy landings in June 1944, the Allied forces invested France but were blocked in September along th
The Battle of the Coral Sea , which took place from 4 to 8 May 1942 between British-American and Japanese forces, was a major naval and air engagement of World War II. The Japanese, who already controlled much of the Pacific region from Peral Harbor, planned to conquer Australia and moved into posit
The Battle of Britain opposed from July 1940 to May 1941 the British Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), during the Second World War. She succeeded the Battle of France, lost a month earlier. Hitler, free in the East thanks to the German-Soviet Pact, had only England to face. But
Ancient surgeons had many achievements. They have successfully performed trepanation of the skulls. They took off the cataracts. They were even able to stop bleeding by ligating blood vessels. But they did not touch their hearts. Who dared to do it first? As Thomas Morris emphasizes in the book
Before we dive into the history of space exploration, lets look at what great people have said about space. Many years ago, the British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why he wanted to climb it. He said, Because its there. Well, space is there, and we are going
Many Poles would still prefer not to talk about the existence of post-war camps. Discussion about their names - Polish? communist? Stalinist? - is far from being settled. The search for the guilty, however, often draws attention away from the most important - the fate of the prisoners. Do we even kn
The Visigoth kingdom was the first political entity of a certain shaft, in the Hispania that was orphaned after the fall of the Roman Empire. A people, the Visigoths, of a marked military character that had emerged from the cold lands of the north, and that, upon reaching the Iberian Peninsula, had