The literary horror classic theme traces to Voltaire, the Illumination author 'philosopher' who who was a bitter enemy of Louis XIV's absolute monarchy. He had himself been a victim himself for three years of the 'lettre de cachet', a...
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Creators
Current Status: Ended
Network: National Geographic
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Mystery, Documentary, History
