Everything Everywhere Daily The Desecration at St. Denis
Feb 7, 2024
Explore the French Revolution's societal impact through the desecration at Saint-Denis. Learn about the destruction of royal tombs, decayed monarchs' bodies, and looted treasures. Uncover the exhumation and dumping of remains at St. Denis, the removal of lead tiles, and plans for Napoleon's tomb. Delve into the extreme measures to erase history and monarchs, causing discomfort among Revolution advocates.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of the Basilica of Sandini and the Impact of the French Revolution
02:25 • 3min
The Desecration of Sandini and Destruction of Royal Tombs
05:13 • 3min
The Desecration and Aftermath at St. Denis
08:19 • 2min
The Desecration of the Basilica of Sandini
10:18 • 1min