French Queen from 1774 to 1792 and wife of Louis XVI who was executed by guillotine after being found guilty of treason by the Revolutionary Tribunal. Her lavish lifestyle was often blamed by the French for their financial crisis and she was used as a scapegoat for much of France's problems.
Before Fame She had an eclectic and carefree childhood; interacting with common children yet surrounded by opulence.
Trivia The phrase "Let them eat cake" Read More...
New YouGov research explores Britons’ curry preferencesThe 12th annual British Curry Awards – or the Curry Oscars as they are more endearingly known – took place on Monday. Two centuries after the first curry house opened in this country, the cuisine has been wholeheartedly embraced by Britons, as evidenced by David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson’s presence at the Awards in previous years.
New YouGov research now shows that the humble korma is Britain’s most popular curry, with approaching one in five (18%) of Brits saying it is their favourite. Read More...
No matter how hard you may try to get all your shopping done before the holidays arrive, there are always a few gifts that get left for the final hours. Though you may purchase them in haste, last-minute gifts can still be thoughtful and fun. The internet abounds with options that can be delivered to an inbox in minutes—particularly simple, but still high-impact, are subscriptions and gift cards. We rounded up 18 gifts that offer something for every person on your list, from the aspiring mixologist to the animal lover, all of which are available for quick online purchase. Read More...
