The Paris Commune: France's First Red Experiment

In 1871, Parisians rose up against the French government, establishing a short-lived but radical democratic experiment known as the Paris Commune. This episode explores the chaotic final months of the Franco-Prussian War, the siege of Paris, and the social upheaval that followed France’s humiliating defeat. We meet key figures like Louise Michel, who became a symbol of revolutionary defiance, and examine the policies enacted by the Commune, such as the separation of church and state and the abolition of night work in bakeries. Lucas and Luna discuss the bloody 'Bloody Week' where tens of thousands were killed or executed by the French Army under Adolphe Thiers. Beyond the violence, we look at the Commune’s lasting impact on socialist thought, influencing later movements in Russia and beyond, while questioning whether it was a premature utopia or a tragic failure of leadership. #ParisCommune #LouiseMichel #FrancoPrussianWar #BloodyWeek #FrenchHistory #Socialism #Anarchism #AdolpheThiers #Versailles #GuerrillaTactics #RedFlag #Jacobin #Bastille #19thCenturyEurope #RevolutionaryFrance #WorkersRights #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo