Prince Louis has become known for his riotous hijinks and hilarious facial expressions, which are often on display at ...

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful women in medieval Europe, but her marriage to King Louis VII was anything but perfect. After years of tension, crusades, and political struggles, she ...

He wanted a cathedral that Paris could be proud of. King Louis VII agreed. And so work on the building began in 1163. It seems everyone in Paris wanted to be part of the great project. They gave ...

Creation of the cathedral took almost two centuries The construction of Notre Dame Cathedral began in 1163 under the guidance of King Louis VII and Pope Alexander III. The building was completed ...