Today after our class I visited the Palace at Versailles, a replica of the French castle that is still steeped in history. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. It was mostly a place that tempted me to buy beautiful dresses worth hundreds of Lindens. I liked the idea that there were meetings and tea parties with historical figures like clergy members. However, there did not appear to be any mention at all of the French Revolution, which is perhaps one of the most famous events associated with the palace.
I think as a librarian and general history nerd, this place could have so much more potential. My friend cecilycole made a series of note cards on the many wives of Henry VIII. Versailles has so much interesting background, I would definitely start writing a simple history of it from Louis XIV to the revolutionary times. The place is mostly deserted, although I managed to make a new friend shopping for renaissance-ish furniture.
I can see this sim as a place that perhaps a reference librarian could send a patron looking for information on French history. I am most interested in SL becoming a more informative/educational experience for certain groups of users.
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