710. The Terror: Death at the Guillotine (Part 4)
Summary
This episode explores the execution of Georges Danton and the escalating Reign of Terror in 1794, featuring an eyewitness account of his final moments. The hosts analyze Danton’s charismatic but corrupt nature and his growing conflict with the radicalized Committee of Public Safety, particularly Maximilien Robespierre. They discuss the political tensions between the moderate "Indulgents" and the ultra-radical Hébertists, highlighting how the Terror was institutionalized to stabilize France during wartime. The narrative culminates in the launch of the newspaper *Le Vieux Cordelier*, which ch…
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