French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) 1.12 The Storming of the Bastille
Dec 14, 2019
The podcast explores the storming of the Bastille, the chaos and formation of institutions in Paris, the acquisition of muskets by the mob, the physical characteristics of the Bastille prison, the symbolic significance of its fall, and the debates surrounding its importance during the French Revolution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Chaos and Formation of Institutions
01:52 • 6min
Armory Disabling and Acquisition of Muskets
08:17 • 5min
The Bestie: A State Prison in Paris
13:35 • 20min
The Fall of the Bastille and Science Podcast Advertisements
33:19 • 2min
Debating the Significance of the Bastille
35:49 • 5min
The Symbolism and Aftermath of the Fall of the Bastille during the French Revolution
41:16 • 5min