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Naming the Guillotine with Drs. Paolo Aversa & Paul Gouvard

The French History Podcast by Gary Girod

Jul 17, 202696:17Society & Culture

Why is France's head-chopping machine named after someone who didn't invent or use it? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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