The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre: How 1572 Changed Huguenot History Forever
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🕊️ Today marks the 453rd anniversary of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre—a pivotal moment that shaped almosst 500 years of Huguenot history.
In this episode, Claire and Nik explore: ✨ The 1572 massacre under King Charles IX ✨ Why the Huguenot exodus took over 100 years ✨ How Louis XIV's 1685 revocation changed everything ✨ Parallels with other diaspora communities ✨ What Huguenot resilience teaches us about identity today
💭 "We are all ancestors of kings and slaves" - exploring how historical narratives shape modern discussions about identity and integration.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, and anyone interested in how past events continue to shape our world.
📅 Recorded: August 24, 2025 (453rd anniversary)
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- Huguenots #History #Podcast #StBartholomewsDayMassacre #Diaspora #FrenchHistory #ReligiousFreedom #CulturalIdentity