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Eva Jospin Brings Dior-commissioned Embroidery Work to Versailles Palace
WWD· 59 minutes agoPARIS — When artist Eva Jospin first unveiled her monumental foray into embroidery at Dior’s fall...
At Versailles, the horse is king
Olympics.com· 8 hours agoWith its strong horse-related heritage, the Château de Versailles and its grounds are historically the perfect candidates to host the equestrian events...
Modern day villains & deceptive celebrity cameos: This was Paris Couture Week
CNN.com· 2 days ago“Couture serves to maintain France’s excellency on a world map, both in terms of creation and...
The bizarre social history of beds
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 4 days agoToday’s beds are thought of as bastions of privacy. But not long ago, they were the perches from which kings ruled and places where travelers hunkered...
Netherlands country profile
BBC via Yahoo Canada News· 1 day agoWilliam becomes co-monarch with his wife Mary, James' eldest daughter. This secures England as a critical financial and military ally in the Republic's...
Labour vs. Tories: which party will raise taxes the most?
The Week via Yahoo Canada News· 5 days agoIt's a classic example of "the art of taxation", as Louis XIV's finance minister, Jean-Baptiste...
The 9 Coolest Watches Unveiled in June
Robb Report via Yahoo News· 3 days agoWhen the crown is pressed to release the hinged cover concealing its sapphire caseback, you not only get a view of the self-winding L.U.C 96.01-L caliber...
Is There A Difference Between Béchamel And Alfredo Sauce?
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 3 days agoHowever, its modern name comes from Louis de Béchamel, a general to Louis XIV who was alive during...
Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events
Digital Journal· 7 days agoThe Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with many events set to take place at some of its most iconic...
