How History Repeats Itself
For decades, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell recruited, groomed, raped, and sold young girls to the elite members of society. Epstein's flight records show a long list of prominent names. He was arrested but died in jail under mysterious circumstances. The only one to face trial over this network of abuse was his mistress, Maxwell. As you read the story below, keep them in your mind. In the reign of Louis XIV, the French Monarch who ordered the building of the Palace of Versailles, life was good for the nobility. He threw massive parties in his opulent mansion, sometimes burning thousands of candles per night to light the festivities. There was dancing, drinking, gambling, and, of course, plenty of sex. Louis was smart. He created a system of ranks that the nobles fought for. Those closest to him were honored in unusual ways. They were permitted to wear certain color clothing, they could sit closer to him, and- for the really lucky- they were al...