EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Tragic Life of the Most Powerful King in History
from Nightshift – Kurzgesagt After Dark · host Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Do you have a balanced news diet? Go to https://ground.news/night to see reporting from a variety of sources and perspectives around the world. Subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan through our link. For 72 years, Louis XIV ruled as the most powerful king in Europe. He centralized power, reshaped the map of Europe, and turned Versailles into a glittering machine of spectacle and control. But no king can rule his own body. Behind closed doors, he lived at the mercy of his doctors, enduring the brutal limits of 17th century medicine. This is the tragic life of the Sun King. Nightshift is a new channel by @kurzgesagt . It’s a passion project focused on longer, darker, and more emotional stories from history, crafted by a small team of humans. Let us know what you think – we’d love to hear from you. Welcome to the nightshift. 🌚 Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-louisxiv/
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Do you have a balanced news diet? Go to https://ground.news/night to see reporting from a variety of sources and perspectives around the world. Subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan through our link. For 72 years, Louis XIV ruled as the most powerful king in Europe. He centralized power, reshaped the map of Europe, and turned Versailles into a glittering machine of spectacle and control. But no king can rule his own body. Behind closed doors, he lived at the mercy of his doctors, enduring the brutal limits of 17th century medicine. This is the tragic life of the Sun King. Nightshift is a new channel by @kurzgesagt . It’s a passion project focused on longer, darker, and more emotional stories from history, crafted by a small team of humans. Let us know what you think – we’d love to hear from you. Welcome to the nightshift. 🌚 Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-louisxiv/
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