Burning Flesh in the French Empire by Wyatt Wiggins

The French History Podcast by Gary Girod

Apr 24, 202624:22Society & Culture

Wyatt Wiggins talks about how French imperial agents branded human beings as a demonstration of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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