What It Was Like to Witness the Guillotine

The video explores the guillotine's role in French society, from its public spectacle to its eventual privatization. It discusses the mechanics of the guillotine, public reactions, and cultural impacts, including the role of executioners and the public's fascination with gore. Notable last words and personal accounts, such as Albert Camus' father's experience, highlight the emotional and societal effects of the guillotine era.

What were the last words of King Louis XVI before his execution?

How did the public perceive the guillotine compared to other methods of execution?

What was the significance of the tricoteuses during the guillotine era?