If science is said…

There is no shortage of documentaries at Versailles. To distinguish itself, the magazine “E = M6” began meeting craftsmen, architects or historians with one goal: to highlight what science teaches us about the residence of Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. “We wanted to make a presentation that shows the evolution of technologies, of which Versailles is a good reflection.Mac Lesggy resume. For example, for the Hall of Mirrors, we will import to France the mirror-making technology, which was an industrial secret that Venice jealously guarded.».

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The rest of the visit takes Mac Lesje to the room where”The most important piece of French furniture from the 18th century preserved in the worldIt is the secretary of Louis XV whose stealth mechanism was revolutionary at the time. Thus, the switch activates the desk cover, and if it is closed, all drawers are also closed. Likewise, opening a latch under the cabinet allows access to the slot where secret drawers are hidden. To reveal her technical secrets, the secretary was X-rayed.It is truly a contribution of modern science to the study of the past.,” noted Mac Lesjee.

Then the journalist moves to study the paintings displayed in the castle. One wonders whether the representations of Louis XIV are faithful to reality. Cecil LaRue has mentioned a ‘dress code’ over the years in court (wig maker, hairstylist and makeup artist for concerts and cinema) which enlightens us in passing about the use of the fly, a beauty accessory that has been used to seduce, but also to conceal facial imperfections. Finally, comes the question of hygiene in everyday life. In the time of the Sun King, Versailles could accommodate 4 to 10,000 people per day, without the need for running water or electric drains…

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In the future, Mac Lesggy admits he’d like to make another “E=M6” in the same spirit as this. “Science and technology are really good indicators of the living conditions of an era. France does not lack the diplomas of our past to do other programs elsewhereFor this, he does not think to limit himself to castles, moreover, on the occasion of the 1000th edition of “E = M6”, the magazine has already taken an interest in the Eiffel Tower. Mac Lesggy has some ideas for the future. He thinks especially of Pont du Gard.”It is an extraordinary testimony to the knowledge of the Romans“, Concludes.

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