Extended Interviews

Prominent historians, Simon Schama and Lady Antonia Fraser, bring Marie Antoinette's story and character to life in the PBS documentary. Watch these web-exclusive interviews to learn more about the life and times of the always-intriguing French queen.

Simon Schama's novel Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution is an exploration of the true causes behind the French Revolution.  Hear him discuss the queen and the revolution.

Lady Antonia Fraser's novel, Marie Antoinette: The Journey, is the basis for Sofia Coppola's 2006 film.  In this interview, she sheds light onto what Marie Antoinette was really like.