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During the Terror of 1793–94, some 17,000 were sent to the guillotine. We mostly just send out a newsletter.

Vol. IIIIssue 11Spring 2026Est. MMXXIV

Marie Antoinette — Bourbon, guillotined

Danton — Cordelier Club

The Terror — Paris 1793, full ensemble

Ed. note —
Issue 11: ✓ to press

Tribunal Sits;
The Republic Reads On

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Ancient Rome · Deep Dives

A day in the Roman Forum — what the city actually looked like

Forget the white marble. The Forum at the height of the empire was loud, painted and crowded — togas, dogs and all. Here is the research behind our 1,000-piece panoramic puzzle, and the details most reconstructions get wrong.

Leart Ramadani 10 June 2026 1 min read

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Ancient Rome · Deep Dives A day in the Roman Forum — what the city actually looked like Forget the white marble. The Forum at the height of the empire was loud, painted and crowded — togas, dogs and all. Here is the research behind our... Leart Ramadani · 10 Jun 2026 1 min

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A day in the Roman Forum — what the city actually looked like

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