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Maximilien Robespierre was executed by guillotine in Paris on July 28, 1794, marking a dramatic turn in the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
On July 28, 1794, Maximilien Robespierre was executed by guillotine, marking the end of his influence during the Reign of Terror in France.
King Louis XIV's reign marked a radical change in cooking practices, as spices were replaced by a focus on the true flavors of ingredients.
Georg Forster embarks on a three-year voyage in 1772, accompanying Captain James Cook on a significant expedition to the South Seas.
Pierre-François Lacenaire transforms from a promising poet to a notorious murderer.
In December 1937, a man named Yugi invade Minh committed a series of crimes in Paris, culminating in his public execution by guillotine.
At least seven women were murdered by Henri Désiré Landru, known as the Bluebeard of Gambais, between December 1915 and January 1919.
Johann Reichhart executed over 3,000 people using a specially adapted guillotine during his 20-year career in Nazi Germany.
Fernand Meysonnier reflects on his life as France's last executioner and his 200 executions.
Marie-Antoinette was guillotined on October 16, 1793, while Maximilien Robespierre met a similar fate on July 28, 1794, during the French Revolution.