475. The French Revolution: Marie Antoinette (Part 1)

This podcast episode intricately chronicles the life of Marie Antoinette, exploring her tumultuous journey from an Austrian princess to the Queen of France, and the multifaceted challenges that arose from her foreign origins, cultural clashes at the French court, and ultimately, the damaging perceptions forged by rumors and scandals. It underscores the tragic incompatibilities in her marriage to Louis XVI and her revolutionary impact on fashion and court life, emphasizing how societal expectations and personal struggles intertwined to shape both her legacy and the fate of the monarchy.