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Bastille Day origins
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The Bloodline of Revolution: Why Was Louis XVI Executed?
Louis XVI ascended the throne in 1774, inheriting a kingdom on the brink. His reign began with hope—he was young, married to the controversial Marie...
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When Was Bastille Day? The Hidden Story Behind France’s Most Iconic Holiday
Most assume Bastille Day is July 14th because that’s when the Bastille fell. But the holiday’s birth was messy. The revolutionaries initially celebrated the...