TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is Marie Antoinette so controversial? | Carolyn Harris
She was the Queen of France, notorious for living in opulence while peasants starved and became a symbol of everything wrong with monarchy. But was Marie Antionette a heartless, wasteful queen, or a convenient scapegoat in turbulent...
Curated Video
The French Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...
Crash Course
The French Revolution: Crash Course European History
In 1789, the French Monarchy's habit of supporting democratic popular revolutions in North America backfired. Today, we're talking about the French Revolution. Across the world, people were rising up to throw off monarchies, and Louis...
Crash Course
The French Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...
Wonderscape
Myths of Rome's Great Fire and Marie Antoinette’s Famous Misquote
Uncover the myths behind Emperor Nero’s supposed fiddling during the Great Fire of Rome and the famous misquote "Let them eat cake" attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette. Learn the truth about these historical events, debunking the...
Jack Rackam
The Pacifist who Killed 20,000 | The Life & Times of Robespierre
The Pacifist who Killed 20,000 | The Life & Times of Robespierre
Jack Rackam
The Man of Destiny | The Life & Times of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte, heralded as the heir to the Republic. But of course, in order to inherit, the Republic must first die...
Curated Video
What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI
What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI
Vlogbrothers
REIGN OF TERROR: The French Revolution, Part III
In which John Green completes his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing the rise of the Committee of Public Safety, Maxmillien Robespierre, the reign of terror, the guillotine, the death of Marie Antoinette,...
Vlogbrothers
Headless Monarchy: The French Revolution, Part II
In which John Green continues his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's flight to Varennes, the constituent assembly's attempts to write a constitution of France, France's brief...
Vlogbrothers
God and Grain: The French Revolution, Part I
In which John discusses the causes of the French Revolution and its initial events, including the French debt crisis under King Louis XVI, the convocation of the estates general, the rise of the third estate, the formation of the...
Curated Video
Princesse de Lamballe part 1: Early life and Marriage
Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princess de Lamballe, was a close confidant of Marie Antoinette and remained loyal to her until her brutal death during the French Revolution. Learn about her childhood and her marriage to Louis Alexandre...
Curated Video
Princesse de Lamballe part 4: Imprisonment and Execution
Because Marie Therese, Princesse de Lamballe refused to denounce the royal family, she was imprisoned, interrogated, and eventually brutally killed at the hands of a mob. Over time, her death was mythologized and used for propaganda...
Curated Video
Princesse de Lamballe part 2: Friendship with Marie Antoinette
Marie Therese befriended and eventually became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette. This video chronicles Marie Therese's rise to power and influence at the French court, her strained relationship with Marie Antoinette's new...
Curated Video
Princesse de Lamballe part 3: a Loyal Friend During the French Revolution
As the French Revolution intensified, Marie Therese, the Princess de Lamballe, remained loyal to the Royal family. Learn how she attempted to protect them from various attacks on the Tuileries Palace and to retain loyal courtiers around...
Curated Video
A Diamond Necklace Theft Does Not Go As Planned
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 4. Learn how Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy and her accomplices carried out their elaborate scheme and the consequences of their actions.
Curated Video
Who Was Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy?
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 2. Learn about the woman who ruined Marie Antoinette's reputation. Jeanne de Valois went from childhood poverty to her eventually claim of royal lineage and marry to Nicholas de la Motte. This video...
Curated Video
The Origins of France's Most Lavish Diamond Necklace
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 1. In 18th century France, Louis XV commissioned a luxurious diamond necklace intended as a gift for his mistress. The creation of the necklace was a financial burden for the jewelers and when the...
Curated Video
A Necklace Theft Ruins Marie Antoinette's Reputation
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 6. The scandal of the theft greatly impacted the reputation of the French monarchy and contributed to the eventual downfall of Marie Antoinette. This video sheds light on the motives and actions of...
Curated Video
Trial and Punishment of the Necklace Thieves
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 5. The crime quickly went from a private to a public affair as the perpetrators - and Marie Antoinette's character - were put on trial. Learn how the trials went and what type of punishment people...
Curated Video
Cardinal Rohan Falls Victim to Jeanne de la Motte's Forgery
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 3. Cardinal de Rohan was desperate to win over Marie Antoinette in order to improve his position at court. Believing that Jeanne de la Motte was close to the Queen, the Cardinal paid her to deliver...
Curated Video
Discovering the Beauty and Charm of Paris
Join us on a captivating journey through the enchanting city of Paris, known as the world's most romantic destination. In this video, we delve into the rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and delectable cuisine that make Paris a...
Curated Video
Marie Antoinette: Her Life & Face Revealed. Facial Re-creations from Death Mask.
Marie's is a story of a charmed life and tragic death. What was her childhood like? How was her life with Louis XVI at Versailles and what caused her eventual downfall? And of course, what did she really look like? Join us as we tell her...
Weird History
What Happened To Marie Antoinette's Kids
Marie Antoinette faced tragedy as the queen of France - but what was life like for Marie Antoinette's kids? As queen, Marie Antoinette gave birth to four children, but only one of them survived the French Revolution. Although the queen's...