Gatrell writes that for many, the fear they felt inside was betrayed by their bodies. He says even marie antoinette had to squat on the cobblestones as her bowels gave way when she saw the guillotine. One of the most heart breaking primary source accounts i ran into has to do with a german arsenist,. A woman who was, i assume, burned because during this period, they often burned arsenists.
Pain is at the root of most drama and entertainment. When does it get too real? This very disturbing and graphic show looks into some case studies and asks some deep questions. WARNING Very intense subject matter.