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2024 Paris Olympics: Most memorable moments from the wet, wild and weird Opening Ceremony
Yahoo Sports· 1 day agoIt recognized historical figures (Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon), historical art (the Mona...
How historic Versailles was turned into equestrian competition venue for Paris Olympics
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Canada Sports· 4 days agoKing Louis XV once said “Après moi, le déluge.” After me, the flood. If only the heir of Louis XIV,...
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony was an insane cabaret of clichés
The i newspaper online iNews· 1 day agoOscillating between fist-eating dullness and unadulterated camp chaos, it’s hard to know what to say...
From Ralph Lauren to Black-owned brands: A look at the most stylish 2024 Olympics athlete uniforms
Euronews via Yahoo Canada News· 4 days agoThis Friday, the Olympic Opening Ceremony will transform into a global runway of cultures, as...
How Paris transformed some of the world’s most iconic tourist sites into Olympic venues
Toronto Star· 5 days agoIn the 19th century, when Napoleon III ordered the French capital dug up and redesigned, it was laid...
Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 3 days agoEven Louis XIV of France, the epitome of absolute monarchy, did not stand above the law. Kings have...
Yahoo Sports Olympics AM: Day 2
Yahoo Sports· 11 hours agoIt recognized historical figures (Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon), historical art (the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo), historical places (the Place de...
Bernard Arnault has been dubbed the Olympics’ godfather. Here’s how he built LVMH’s fortune
Toronto Star· 4 days agoFor decades, France’s LVMH has been the face of luxury for the wealthy who tote Louis Vuitton bags,...
The 10 biggest Paris Olympics questions answered, from Opening Ceremony to stars to watch
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Canada Sports· 5 days agoBeach volleyball will be played at the foot of the Eiffel Tower while equestrian and modern...
8 champion homes in Olympic host cities
Yahoo Finance UK· 2 days agoBy Dan Urbach at Compass via TopTenRealEstateDeals. Read more: 10 homes geared up for outdoor entertaining 8. Manhattan Loft Gardens, Stratford...