Why This Paris Cemetery Holds France's Darkest Secret (and Lafayette's grave)
Join historian Jenn, as she explores the Picpus Cemetery, the final resting place of Marquis de Lafayette. Discover the rich history of the cemetery, home to over 1,300 guillotine victims from the Reign of Terror in 1794, including notable figures like Josephine Bonaparte's first husband. Learn about Lafayette's significant roles in the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution. This video is a deep dive into French and American history, connecting past tragedies with the present.
Picpus cemetery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/25qKMJg2FMX9P...
Intro: 0:00
Finding Lafayette's grave: 0:26
French "Reign of Terror": 1:46
Guillotine victims' grave: 3:11
Lafayette's grave: 4:27
Another well-known burial: 5:56
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