French History

Scandalous Facts About King Francis I, The Vengeful King

Francis I of France has often been compared to Henry VIII for his love affairs and scandals that rocked Europe—but few people know the true story of this twisted French king.
December 9, 2024 Christine Tran
Louise Julie de Mailly-Nesle Facts

Humiliating Facts About Louise Julie de Mailly-Nesle, France’s Betrayed Mistress

Louise Julie de Mailly-Nesle was beautiful, kind, and trusting—and she definitely didn't deserve what her own sisters did to her.
September 10, 2024 Byron Fast
King Henry IV Facts

Insatiable Facts About Henry IV Of France, History's Messiest King

Once Henry IV finally had his crown, a fanatic ripped him from his throne and gave him a violent death—but few people know his even darker history.
September 6, 2024 Rachel Seigel
Madame de Maintenon Facts

Intriguing Facts About Madame De Maintenon, France’s Uncrowned Queen

Madame de Maintenon was devastated when her husband King Louis XIV died, but as it turned out, her nightmare was just beginning.
September 6, 2024 Claire Ng
Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Facts

Forbidden Facts About Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, The Black Count

The son of a slave and a nobleman, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas became a legendary general, yet he was nearly erased from history—for one disturbing reason
July 30, 2024 Mehroo S.
Anne Marie Louise D'Orléans Facts

Singular Facts About Anne Marie Louise D’Orléans, Duchess of Montpensier

Anne Marie D’Orléans was considered “the greatest heiress in Europe”—but her love life was brutally cursed. Her "happily ever after" went up in flames.
July 30, 2024 Byron Fast


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