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Renaissance Hairpin Found In Communal Toilet

A hairpin that belonged to 16th century French queen Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) has been found at Fontainebleau Palace, one of the favorite royal chateaus of French monarchy outside Paris. The find is notable for two reasons.  Although Catherine de … Continue reading →

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