1. BBC Two - Versailles, Series 1 - a guide to its historical accuracy - BBC
The series follows King Louis XIV of France as he tries to quash the rebellious nobility by trapping them in the luxurious cage of his new palace.
Historian Greg Jenner separates the fact from fiction in BBC Two's Versailles
2. History | Palace of Versailles
Versailles, “capital” of the... · Chronicles from Versailles · The collections · Louis XIV
3. History versus fiction: How Netflix's Versailles distorts the facts
Netflix's Versailles is a visually exciting production that centers on the reign of Louis XIV. But history shows Netflix got the history mostly wrong.
How much of what passes for history comes to us through the pages, and now the screens, of drama? And how much do the creators get wrong? Well, often a
4. Marie Antoinette | Palace of Versailles
Described by her brother, Emperor Joseph II, as “honest and lovable,” Marie Antoinette was an Austrian princess and the wife of King Louis XVI.
Described by her brother, Emperor Joseph II, as “honest and lovable,” Marie Antoinette was an Austrian princess and the wife of King Louis XVI. She remains one of the most iconic characters in Versailles’ rich history. She arrived at the French Court aged only fifteen. From the time of her marriage to the Dauphin Louis, heir to the throne, she found it difficult to adapt to French customs and when she became Queen, she committed more and more blunders, often unwittingly, which gradually alienated public opinion, helping to tarnish her image in a most disastrous way.
5. Versailles: What is the true story of the Man in the Iron Mask? - Radio Times
28 jun 2019 · Philippe is obsessed by the mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask in series three of the BBC TV series – but did he really exist?
Philippe is obsessed by the mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask in series three of the BBC TV series – but did he really exist?
6. 11 Secrets from The Palace of Versailles - Google Arts & Culture
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre to design and layout the intricate grounds – a project that took forty years to complete. Just 20km from the ...
Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.
7. A Little Chaos: leads historical accuracy down the garden path
23 apr 2015 · Alan Rickman's historical romance, about the landscape architect to the Palace of Versailles, is a limp, aimless film without any feel for 17th-century speech ...
Alan Rickman’s historical romance, about the landscape architect to the Palace of Versailles, is a limp, aimless film without any feel for 17th-century speech or manners
8. Gossip meets history in new BBC drama Versailles | University of Oxford
20 jun 2016 · A ten-part BBC drama focusing on the court of Louis XIV at the Palace of Versailles is underway. The Daily Telegraph calls it the BBC's new steamy period drama.
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9. How Versailles' Over‑the‑Top Opulence Drove the French to Revolt
29 okt 2019 · The palace with more than 2000 rooms, featured elaborate gardens, fountains, a private zoo, roman‑style baths and even 18th‑century ...
The palace with more than 2,000 rooms, featured elaborate gardens, fountains, a private zoo, roman‑style baths and even 18th‑century elevators.
10. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched
19 okt 2018 · L.A. Times television critic Lorraine Ali interviews cast members of her favorite overlooked drama, the Ovation series "Versailles.
My favorite drama that you’ve probably never watched is in its third and final season and I’m not ready to let go.