Video - Reign of Terror: The Dark Chapter of the French Revolution

Did you know that in 1794, during the French Revolution, a gruesome event known as the Reign of Terror took place? Led by Maximilien Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety executed thousands of people, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, in the name of preserving the revolution. The guillotine became the symbol of this dark period, as it was used to carry out swift and brutal executions. The Reign of Terror instilled fear in the hearts of the French people, leading to paranoia, betrayal, and a climate of violence. The revolution that began with noble ideals ended in a bloody and terrifying chapter in history.