Princes and Poisoners- Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

Frantz Funck-Brentano

Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

  1. Mar 5

    001 - Marie Madeleine de Brinvilliers Part 1 Her Life

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    52 min

  2. Mar 5

    002 - Part 2 Her Trial

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    57 min

  3. Mar 5

    003 - Part 3 Her Death

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    56 min

  4. Mar 5

    004 - The Poison Drama at the Court of Louis XIV Part 1 The Soceresses The Dinner of La Vigoureux

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    6 min

  5. Mar 5

    005 - Sorcery in the Seventeenth Century

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    11 min

  6. Mar 5

    006 - The practices of the Witches

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    7 min

  7. Mar 5

    007 - The Alchemists

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    16 min

  8. Mar 5

    008 - La Voisin

    Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

    21 min
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Step into the treacherous world of the court of Louis XIV, where danger lurked behind every silk curtain. Intrigue and conspiracy were the order of the day, leaving historians grappling with a web of speculation and mystery. Renowned scholar and librarian Funck-Brentano delves into the archives of the Bastille to uncover the chilling truths of this tumultuous era. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on the shadowy figures and deadly plots that defined the French monarchy in the eighteenth century. Join Lynne Thompson as she guides you through this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of royal life.

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