In this unique historical exploration, we delve into the gripping events surrounding the execution of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Through the eyes of two unlikely witnesses – the executioner, Charles-Henri Sanson, and the priest, Henry Essex Edgeworth – we gain a chillingly intimate perspective on this pivotal moment in history. This documentary offers a unique and intimate perspective on the execution of Louis XVI, going beyond the history books to reveal the human drama at its core. Music: Envato Elements Editing: College Historian Sources: "The Execution of Louis XVI, 1793," EyeWitness to History Memoirs of the Sansons 00:00 Introduction 00:55 The Priests Perspective - Henry Essex Edgeworth 05:53 The Executioner’s Perspective - Charles-Henri Sanson 08:39 The Executioner’s Son Perspective - Henri Sanson