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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Baker's Dozen That Started a Revolution

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Marie-Jeanne Leprince sold bread in Paris and had no interest in politics. But when she shortchanged the wrong customer on a foggy October morning in 1788, she unknowingly set in motion the chain of events that would transform a routine grain protest into the march that dragged the royal family back to Paris—and sealed the fate of the French monarchy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Marie-Jeanne Leprince sold bread in Paris and had no interest in politics. But when she shortchanged the wrong customer on a foggy October morning in 1788, she unknowingly set in motion the chain of events that would transform a routine grain protest into the march that dragged the royal family back to Paris—and sealed the fate of the French monarchy.

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