Marie Antoinette Part 1: Diamonds Aren’t A Girl’s Best Friend | 1
Even The Royals25 Sep 2023

Marie Antoinette Part 1: Diamonds Aren’t A Girl’s Best Friend | 1

Most people associate Marie Antoinette with towering wigs, bon bons, affairs, and the legendary “let them eat cake” line. And wasn’t she executed for living extravagantly while the French people were starving? The answer is no, no, and no – the truth is way more complicated than cake. We’re talking pornographic cartoons, diamond necklace cons, and one shocking accusation that will seal Marie’s fate. In this two-part series, we’ll tell you about one of history’s greatest smear campaigns - one that had deadly consequences.

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