Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Lousy Louis

If you thought Henry VIII was the smelliest king in history, you would be wrong. Another king who suffered from stinky surroundings was King Louis XIV of France. Though he is remembered for his extravagance and elegance, he also smelled absolutely terrible. There's no escaping this stench...

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