The Life of Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette: The Final Years

Our series on France's most infamous queen reaches its tragic conclusion.

Oct 10 •

Marie Antoinette in the French Revolution

On the royal family's failed Flight to Varennes, the new Constitution, and the first inklings of the Reign of Terror.

Oct 2 •

Goodbye, Versailles!

How Marie Antoinette navigated the political crises of 1787-1789, and the advent of the French Revolution.

Sep 25 •

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace

By 1784, Marie Antoinette's reputation was already in decline. But a scandal involving a diamond necklace, a credulous cardinal, and a very cunning…

Sep 19 •

Patron Podcast: Marie Antoinette - The Early Years

In this episode, we'll explore the doomed queen's early reign, and the problems within the French court that would later fuel the fires of revolution.

Aug 5 •

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