546. The French Revolution: The Monarchy Fall...

Who are the prime suspects for the identity of Jack the Ripper? Why did he suddenly halt his hellish killing spree, and never strike again? And, once and for all, who really was Jack the Ripper…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reveal, with shocking melodrama, the true identity of o ...  Afficher plus

Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of women? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach t ...  Afficher plus

À première vue, La Liberté guidant le peuple d’Eugène Delacroix semble tout droit sortie de la Révolution française de 1789 : une femme aux seins nus brandit le drapeau tricolore, une foule en armes avance sur des cadavres, et l’ambiance est à l’insurrection. Beaucoup s’imaginent ...  Afficher plus

The 1790s remain one of the most important decades in modern Irish history. After years of rising tensions, the island was rocked by the 1798 Rebellion—the largest uprising in Irish history. In just a few months, more people perished than in all the conflicts of the 20th century ...  Afficher plus

Rediffusion - Avec Danton, Mirabeau et Marat, Maximilien Robespierre est sans conteste l'une des grandes figures de la Révolution française. Né en 1758, dans le nord de la France, il fait des études de droit et devient avocat.<hr>

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What sparks a nation to turn against its own king? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb dives into the turbulent and transformative decade that witnessed the English Civil Wars — a bloody clash that claimed nearly 185,000 lives and reshaped the very soul of Britain. From the power struggl ...  Afficher plus