Manette Bonhourt: A Killer for Our Time
The true story of a little know woman serial murderer.
Sophie Scholl: Guillotined by the Nazis
From Deadlier than the Male: More Prisoners of Eternity.
Ravachol: Vengeance and Retribution
From Rebels and Outlaws: More Prisoners of Eternity.
Maximilien Robespierre: and the Terror
From Visionaries and Revolutionaries: More Prisoners of Eternity.
Jean-paul Marat: Terror and Death for The Sake of Death?
From Hero or Villain: More Prisoners of Eternity.
French Revolution
In August in 1792, when Louis XVI, the last king of France, tasted the blade of the Guillotine, the radical phase of the French revolution began.
This Day in History: April 25
A visual tour of notable events that impacted the world we live in.
Capital Punishment
Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is the execution of someone as a punishment for a crime. Crimes that can result in capital punishment are called capital crimes or capital offenses.
The Invention of the Guillotine
Although it continues to be a terrifying sight to many people, the guillotine was not invented to inspire terror. In fact, it was created with the opposite intent.
