Share this postBoing BoingHistory's most catastrophic costume party, hosted by a mad king who thought he was made of glassCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreHistory's most catastrophic costume party, hosted by a mad king who thought he was made of glassEllsworth TooheyDec 13, 2024∙ Paid1Share this postBoing BoingHistory's most catastrophic costume party, hosted by a mad king who thought he was made of glassCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore1ShareThe Bal des Ardents depicted in a 15th-century miniature from Froissart's Chronicles. The Duchess of Berry holds her blue skirts over a barely visible Charles VI of France as the dancers tear at their burning costumes. One dancer has leapt into the wine vat; in the gallery above, musicians continue to play. By Philippe de Mazerolles - This file has been…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext