John D Ruddy
French Revolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the French Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and when they lost their heads, along with the rise of Napoleon amidst the chaos.
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American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at how the...
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France’s Macron marks bicentenary of Napoleon’s death
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Mysterious Diamond-laden Necklace Fetches $4.8M In Geneva Auction
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'Diamond Necklace from Scandalous Affair' Sells for $4.8 Million at Auction
The infamous diamond necklace, central to the scandal that helped ignite the French Revolution, has been sold for $4.8 million at auction. The necklace, associated with the "Diamond Necklace Affair" of 1785, gained notoriety for its role...
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Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms charge across a battlefield.
Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms charge across a battlefield.
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A horseman holds the horse of a uniformed officer in French Revolution era clothing.
A horseman holds the horse of a uniformed officer in French Revolution era clothing.
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Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms march behind a mounted military leader.
Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms march behind a mounted military leader.
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Fog drifts around a military leader on horseback and soldiers in French Revolution uniforms.
Fog drifts around a military leader on horseback and soldiers in French Revolution uniforms.
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Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms march behind a mounted officer with a bicorne.
Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms march behind a mounted officer with a bicorne.
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A silhouetted soldier in a French Revolution uniform takes orders from a military leader on horseback.
A silhouetted soldier in a French Revolution uniform takes orders from a military leader on horseback.
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Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms run with bayonets across a battlefield.
Soldiers in French Revolution uniforms run with bayonets across a battlefield.
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Parisian villagers flee as French soldiers charge the Bastille.
Parisian villagers flee as French soldiers charge the Bastille.
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French soldiers charge the Bastille as villagers flee.
French soldiers charge the Bastille as villagers flee.
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French soldiers march with torches as they sack the Bastille.
French soldiers march with torches as they sack the Bastille.
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Armed French soldiers fight during the charging of the Bastille.
Armed French soldiers fight during the charging of the Bastille.
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French soldiers lead Marie Antoinette to the guillotine.
French soldiers lead Marie Antoinette to the guillotine.
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Villagers chant and taunt as Marie Antoinette walks toward the guillotine.
Villagers chant and taunt as Marie Antoinette walks toward the guillotine.
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A French flag waves above townspeople with weapons during a reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille.
A French flag waves above townspeople with weapons during a reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille.
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Villagers chant as French soldiers stand guard as they wait for the beheading of Marie Antoinette.
Villagers chant as French soldiers stand guard as they wait for the beheading of Marie Antoinette.