YOU4418864: The lantern tower on the terraces of the Chateau de Chambord, French civil architecture Renaissance style, construction dating back to the 16th century, having as its function the natural lighting of the double-revolution staircase, it bears in its upper part the emblem of Francois 1st, carved salamanders and ends with a carved flower of lilies at the top, marking the culmination of the building and thus symbolizing the royal power. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Chateau de Chambord (Chateau de la Loire), Chambord, Loir et Cher, Centre. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4858555: Jul 07, 1953 - The Defiant King Return to Cambodia... Demands Complete Independence for His Country. King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia received a great welcome when he returned to his country recently - from Siam to which he fled as part of his campaign for Cambodia's Independence from France. Although he has returned to Cambodia he refuses to re-enter his capital until his campaign has been won. He is supported by what has been termed as the most loyal soldiers in the world - Cambodians, mostly barefoot - and all carrying wooden rifles... Keystone Photo Shows: - King Sihanouk reviews some of the village troops near Battambangs West Cambodia.. These men have real rifles. / Bridgeman Images