CCCNews Halloween Podcast: The Enigmatic End of Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier

Editor’s Note - This Podcast episode depicts scenes of decapitation and is not suitable for all audiences,.

In this spine-tingling Halloween special episode, we delve into the dark and mysterious life and unusual death of Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier in 1794. Lavoisier, the dreamy French chemist known for his contributions to the metric system and a series of scientific breakthroughs, was condemned to death by a people's court during the chaotic times of the French Revolution.

Discover the chilling story of Lavoisier's final moments as he faced the guillotine, where mercy was denied with the haunting words, "La révolution n'à pas besoin de savants" – "The revolution doesn't need scholars." It's a grim reminder of how revolutions can devour their own intellectual progeny.

But the strangeness doesn't end there. Lavoisier's death is shrouded in legend and mystery. You'll hear about the eerie claim that, in his last act for science, he agreed to blink for as long as he could after the blade came down. Some sources even suggest that his blink endured for up to thirty seconds, leaving a lingering question mark over the events of that fateful day.

Join us as we explore the enigmatic and eerie story of Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, a man whose life and death are intertwined with the shadows of history. This Halloween, prepare to be captivated by the chilling blend of fact and legend in a tale that will send shivers down your spine.