History memes for people who know the past was way weirder than the textbooks made it sound. From ancient civilizations and medieval chaos to world wars and historical oddities - if it happened, we can meme it.
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The concept of reign of terror is used by the following regimes (Empire, Monarchy and Bourgeoisie) to counter the idea of revolution. The fake concept of "vendéen génocide" is still used by monarchist, far-right and catholic fundamentalist. The violence was not so much from the State than between people.
I was convinced by this work (in french): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCJsswh2McE
Fun fact: Charles-Henri Sanson served as the chief executioner of Paris under both King Louis and Robespierre, and also was their executioner when their time came.
I was taught the same at school. Turn out, History has been made by ruling class and still forged by far-right (again). I recommend this video on the Reign of Terror. It's in french, but the script and the sources are linked in description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCJsswh2McE
