Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Part One: The Paris Commune: How to Steal Back Your Own City
May 23, 2022
The podcast discusses the Paris Commune of 1871, its formation and suppression by the French army. They explore misconceptions and provide an overview of the Commune's ideas of freedom. The podcast also covers the historical context of 19th century France and the food preferences, mutual aid, and artillery ownership during the Commune. Other topics include the formation and structure of the National Guard, a story of defection and execution, the political parties involved in the Commune, and the current state of affairs in Paris.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Misconceptions and Overview of the Paris Commune
02:07 • 3min
Background and Context of 19th Century France
05:03 • 15min
Food Preferences, Mutual Aid, and Artillery Ownership in the Paris Commune
19:57 • 3min
Formation and Structure of the National Guard
22:37 • 19min
A Story of Defection and Execution in the Paris Commune
41:43 • 3min
The Composition of the Paris Commune
44:14 • 23min
The Current State of Affairs in Paris during the Paris Commune
01:06:55 • 3min