15min chapter

The Rest Is History cover image

506. The French Revolution: Massacre at the Palace (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

CHAPTER

The Tumult of Tuileries

This chapter explores the heightened tensions at the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution, showcasing the clash between revolutionary forces and the royal defenders, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The narrative illustrates the dire choices faced by the royal couple amid chaos and violence, leading to the tragic massacre of the Swiss Guards by a frenzied mob. It also chronicles the transition from a constitutional monarchy to a new revolutionary government, marked by political executions and the rise of fear-driven governance.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode