Trial of Queen Marie Antoinette

With terror the order of the day, Queen Marie Antoinette is placed on trial. Accused of every crime imaginable, the nation’s anger is released upon the Austrian Monster. With Hébert accusing the Queen of the most scandalous of crimes, these events were used as a tool for reaction for decades to come.

This episode explores the creation of the guillotine and the trial and execution of Marie Antoinette. It also introduced Antoine Fouquier-Tinville, and unpacks how the treatment of the Queen differed to King Louis XVI.

Episode Extras

1.81.1 Foreign reactions to the execution of Marie Antoinette

Outraged by scenes in Paris, the events of October send many into morning. From foreign newspapers to private correspondence, this episode extra explores the predictable and unexpected responses to the death of Marie Antoinette.

1.81.2 Austrian Attempts to Save Marie Antoinette

Desperate to save the love of his life, Count Axel von Fersen enlists diplomats and friends to try to save the Queen! Her supporters meet unexpected resistance.

This episode extra examines efforts to spare Marie Antoinette through a mixture of letters and first hand accounts.

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