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Hadley Meares

Hadley Meares is a historical journalist based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in outlets including Aeon, LA Weekly, LA Magazine, Curbed LA, LAist, and Atlas Obscura. She is also a historical tour guide in Los Angeles. You can find her recent work and upcoming appearances at hadleymeares.com.

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How Lavish Spending by 17th-Century Monarchs Made the Crown Unpopular

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How British Royals Tested Support for the Crown in the 17th Century

James I, Charles I and Charles II of the Stuart dynasty were known for their excesses.

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The Most Contentious Royal Sibling Feuds Through History

Royal brothers and sisters have squabbled through the ages—often leading to war.

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Royal Family, 1969

The 1969 Documentary That Tried to Humanize Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family

The idea was to show the royal family in their day-to-day lives. The results were mixed.

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Palace of Versailles

How Versailles’ Over-the-Top Opulence Drove the French to Revolt

The palace with more than 2,000 rooms featured elaborate gardens, fountains, a private zoo, roman-style baths and even 18th-century elevators.

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