Louis XIV: The Sun King
May 27, 2025•37 min•Season 8Ep. 10
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Episode description
In this episode, we dive into the extravagant reign of King Louis XIV, the "Sun King" who ruled France for over 70 years. Discover how his obsession with absolute power and the lavish court life at Versailles transformed the French monarchy and left a lasting legacy on European culture.
Cast List:
Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces
Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist
Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’
Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist
Rebecca Rideal: Author, ‘Plague, War & Hellfire’
Dr. Matt Green: Historian
Emmanuel Frossard: Master Perfumier
Christine Baltay: Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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