In the seventeenth episode of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into the dramatic murder of Jean-Paul Marat, a radical journalist and key figure of the French Revolution. In just five minutes, we explore the fateful events of July 13, 1793, when Marat was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday, a young woman who believed his incendiary writings were fuelling the violence of the Revolution. This episode examines the political turmoil of the time, the motivations behind Corday’s act, and the lasting impact of Marat’s death on revolutionary France. Join us as we uncover the story of this infamous assassination and its place in history.

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