What is the short history of Bastille Day?

from The Historylogy Podcast · host Shinil Subramanian Payamal

Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on 14th July, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution.Bastille Day remains a symbol of national pride and unity for the French people, reminding them of their history and the power of collective action. It is a time for reflection, celebration and an expression of the enduring spirit of the French Revolution.Please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from the pages of history.Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/https://twitter.com/historylogyhttps://www.instagram.com/historylogy/Affiliate Earnings Disclaimer:This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

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First of all, wishing all the French people around the world a very Happy Bastille Day. Like most people outside of France who aren’t very familiar with French history, I am also curious to know more about the origin/history of Bastille Day celebrations. And this short episode is dedicated to this.