Marie Antoinette

Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.

When Gabrielle de Polastron became Marie Antoinette’s favorite courtier and best friend, she thought it was a fairy tale—but it was actually a horror story.

Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.

The French Monarchy is famous for its ridiculous opulence and its violent end—but few people know its even darker history.

From heartbreaking loss to cruel betrayals, there’s a reason history wants us to forget the true stories behind these tragic queens.