ENJOY EARLY ACCESS: Episode 68 “Marseille: Fight and Flight”

“To arms, Frenchmen, to arms!”. As Marseille rallied the country to revolt, the great port city achieved stunning success. Angered by the purging of the Girondins, and driven by its own internal divisions, Marseille marched on Paris to overthrow the Jacobin tyranny. Yet, despite “liberating” Avignon in July 1793, setbacks soon become insurmountable. Forced into

BONUS EPISODE: Episode 67 “Lyon: The Blame Game”

With the bloodshed of Lyon’s Terror mired in controversy, there’s no shortage of grey to explore! This bonus episode available exclusively to members of the Grey History Community examines multiple debates regarding Lyon’s repression. What motivated Collot d’Herbois? How did the Committee of Public Safety respond to his actions? Who is responsible for the excesses

Episode 66 “Lyon: Liberated City”

Confronted by the purge of the Girondins, the city of Lyon commences insurrection. The rebellion does not go to plan. Despite attempts at a negotiated solution, the city’s revolt ends in horrific bloodshed. Lyon’s Terror permanently tarnishes the revolutionary project. EARLY ACCESS Patrons on the True Revolutionary tier ($5 per episode) and above had early

Episode 65 “Lyon: Whose Revolution Is It Anyway?

Insurrection arrives in the city of silk! Although consumed by the same factionalism which devoured the capital, Lyon charts a unique path in 1793. With an unusual twist to familiar developments, the scene was set for one of the most controversial acts of the Reign of Terror. EARLY ACCESS Patrons on the True Revolutionary tier

Episode 64 “Lyon: Royalist or Revolutionary?”

Famed for being a bastion of reaction, the Republic’s second city was anything but. This episode explores Lyon’s unique experience of the revolution, unpacking both it’s conservative and revolutionary stages. A trailblazer for popular democracy, the history of Lyon is one of contradictions, misnomers, and copious amounts of silk. It’s also one civil war and

Community Discussion – Video Call on Wednesday 24 January 2024

In 2024, Grey History will be introducing Community Zooms (catchy name incoming) to give members the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts. We might even have some special guests! The first trial run will kick off next week, where we’ll be discussing the recent Purge of the Girondins & Federalist Revolts episodes, and

Episode 61 “The Purge of the Girondins Part III”

Facing setbacks and defeat, the insurrectionists of Paris recommitted to the cause. Surrounding the Convention with armed force, the deputies of the Convention were compelled to submit. On June 2, 1793, the Girondins were purged, and French history was changed forever. EARLY ACCESS Patrons on the True Revolutionary tier ($5 per episode) and above had

T-Shirt Giveaway

T-Shirt Giveaway To celebrate the upcoming release of Napoleon, Grey History is giving away 15 t-shirts! 10 shirts will be randomly won by members of the Grey History Community. Another 5 will be randomly won by subscribers to the Grey History Newsletter. All members of the Grey History Community receive the newsletter, so they have

Episode 60 “The Purge of the Girondins Part II”

Insurrection! With deadlock paralysing the Convention, and the Commission of Twelve provoking the radicals of Paris, another journée consumed the capital. With the establishment of the Central Revolutionary Committee and the Évêché Assembly, the sections of Paris led a new uprising against the national representation. The Insurrection of 31 May 1793 consumed the French Revolution,

Episode 59 “The Purge of the Girondins Part I”

With the revolution paralysed by factional feuds, the people of Paris moved to break the deadlock. This episode explores the weeks immediately preceding the Purge of the Girondins, including how Brissot and his allies rally support across the country. It also examines the differing opinions of historians in relation to the actions of the Girondins
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