The construction of Versailles went down in history as one of the most expensive in terms of modern money — about $300 billion dollars were spent on it. Despite this fact, the builders had to cut back on expenses which is why the palace of the then-reigning ’Sun King’ is remembered for its residents, rich decorations, and draughts so strong people had to sleep wearing 10 layers of clothing. However, the 14th century Versailles’ main claim to fame was its bad smells that were impossible to hide from. Is this just a wild guess about things back then?
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