Kristin Chenoweth’s ‘Queen of Versailles’ closing early on Broadway

A grand opening will be abruptly followed by a grand closing for “The Queen of Versailles” — Kristin Chenoweth‘s glitzy ...
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Louis XVI: The Royal Fool Who Doomed A Nation

Nearly 1,000 years of French Monarchy all led to Louis XVI. There were a lot of terrible kings in that time. Ruthless ...

From Paul VI to Leo XIV: A history of the pope's overseas tours

Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon. Here is a history of ...
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Marie Antoinette's Downfall: The Infamous Scandal Surrounding A Diamond Necklace

The necklace featured seventeen massive diamonds, each nearly the size of hazelnuts, wrapped in three festoons with dangling ...
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A look into the lives of hot-air balloonists

When you see a hot-air balloon flying in Western North Carolina, you’re likely awestruck at the romantic sight. You’re also ...
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Sophie Blanchard, the First Professional Aeronaut in History, Who Died When Her Balloon Crashed

Around 10:30 p.m. on July 6, 1819, a crowd gathered in the Tivoli Gardens in Paris was left shocked after witnessing a tragic accident: the hot-air balloon meant to enliven the evening had just begun ...