Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

The French Revolution (2x1)

: 06, 2020

“Let them eat cake!” is one of the most famous phrases in history and one that everyone associates with the French Revolution. But did Queen Marie Antoinette really say it? In this film Lucy Worsley explores some of the myths and fibs swirling around the Revolution of 1789. This violent uprising became the blueprint for future revolutions across the world. But the events of this turbulent period are shrouded by historical manipulation and interpretation.