What were the worst abuses of the French Revolution? Why were Revolutionary champions such as Danton and Robespierre not ultimately immune from the guillotine? Are there ever noble-enough ends to justify excessive means? This week we explore these topics in the conclusion of our series on the French Revolution, covering the decisions leading up to the Great Terror, the formation of the Committee of Public Safety and what finally undid (consecrated?) the Revolution itself.
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Ep 24: Emperor Hirohito Part One
Ep 23: Sultan Aurangzeb Alamgir
Ep 22: Ibn Battuta
Ep 21: Assata Shakur
Ep 20: Charlie "Bird" Parker Part Two
Ep 19: Charlie "Bird" Parker Part One
Ep 18: President Thomas Sankara
Ep 17: Queen Njinga of Angola
Ep 16: "Mad" Anthony Wayne Part Two
Ep 15: "Mad” Anthony Wayne Part One
Ep 14: Shaka Zulu
Ep 13: Muammar Gaddafi Part Three
Ep 12: Santa Claus
Ep 11: Muammar Gaddafi Part Two
Ep 10: Muammar Gaddafi Part One
Ep 9: Boudica Part Two
Ep 8: Boudica Part One
Ep 7: Montezuma Part Two
Ep 6: Montezuma Part One
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