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Join Stéphane Bern as he traces the lives of conquerors, musicians and politicians who have left their mark on history.

The most beautiful and fascinating memories are sometimes hidden behind the walls of surprising and highly symbolic places. Unravel some of the mysteries of history and meet some of the great and influential figures of our times on Mondays at 9pm* on TV5MONDE.

 

 

 

Henri 2
Henri II, le dernier roi chevalier
Monday 10th June at 9pm*

On 30 June 1559, during a tournament near the Hôtel des Tournelles in the rue Saint-Antoine in Paris, Henri II, King of France, was mortally wounded in the eye by his opponent's lance. He died ten days later, leaving behind his widow, Catherine de Medici, his mistress, Diane de Poitiers, and his many children, three of whom would be crowned, including his successor, François II, who was only 15 years old. Using costume reconstructions, Stéphane Bern traces the career of one of the most emblematic figures of the Renaissance during the turbulent period of the rise of Protestantism in Europe.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - 21:55
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Monday 10 June 2024 - 10:58 by TV5MONDE

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