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Greek and Latin References in Netflix ‘Versailles’ (Season 3)

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Seán Easton

“Where is the King born of God?” Continue reading →

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References to Ancient Greece in Netflix ‘Versailles’ (Season 2).

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Seán Easton

When the refreshingly down-to-earth and slightly awkward Princess Palatine (Jessica Clark) sees King Louis’s mistress, Marquise de Montespan (Anna Brewster), from across the room, she compares her to a Greek goddess (S3E3). This newcomer’s evaluation of the King’s lover confirms … Continue reading →

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