I have long been interested in the French Revolution. I was first introduced to it in my high school European History class. In the many years since then, I have read Simon Schama’s Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution, and various other books on this violent, fascinating period.
But the French Revolution is a subject that should really be explored in French, if at all possible.
My comprehension of French is not as good as I would like it to be. But I enjoy this young woman’s YouTube channel: French Mornings Podcast. The content is designed for people like me: those who have some knowledge of French, but need some hand-holding.
The above video is entitled, “Petite histoire de la guillotine”. If you have a basic grasp of French and you like European history, I recommend that you give this a listen.
Also consider subscribing to her YouTube channel. Your French will definitely improve as a result!
-ET