Episode 3: The Fortress

After many trials and tribulations, Episode 3 is up!

In this episode, we explore the young Marquis' early childhood with his uncle in the medieval Chateau de Saumâne, as well as his uncle's close relationship with Voltaire, and his ancestral family connection to the Italian Renaissance poet Petrarch. We also begin our investigation into the various and sundry psychological diagnoses that followed him throughout his life, and all the way to the present day.

Episode Art: Portrait of Laure de Noves, date and artist unknown

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