Everyone's heard of her famous saying "let them eat cake" but did the infamous queen really say this? Was she as cruel and out of touch as we believe that led her to her unfortunate fate? This episode we discuss common myths surrounding Marie Antoinette and the reality of who she really was. Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow @thehistoryhive on instagram to stay updated!

Lara, Phoebe and Katie

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History.com Staff, Did Marie-Antoinette Really Say ‘Let Them Eat Cake’?, HISTORY, https://www.history.com/news/did-marie-antoinette-really-say-let-them-eat-cake, Aug 31, 2024, Accessed: 23/4/2024

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