Events and media

As a historian, Marisa has participated in many public events. She regularly speaks to schools, university students, and history societies, along with the wider public. She has been interviewed for TV and radio.

Here you will find information about some media events that Marisa has participated in.

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‘The French Revolution: Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley’

Marisa was interviewed for this programme by Lucy Worsley. It was first shown on BBC2, November 2020.

‘Terror! Robespierre and the French Revolution’.

Marisa was interviewed for this programme, first shown on BBC2, July 2009.

‘‘Versailles: The Palace of Pleasure’

Marisa was interviewed for this programme, first shown on BBC2, July 2012.

‘The Invention of France: Maximilien Robespierre’.

Marisa was interviewed for this programme, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 November 2015. It was part of a series on major turning points in the history of France. Presented by Misha Glenny. Produced by Miles Ward.

‘Robespierre: L’incarnation de la terreur’.

Marisa was interviewed for this programme by Emmanuel Laurentin, as part of a series on ‘Avoir Raison avec Robespierre’. First broadcast on national French radio channel, France Culture, July 2023.

‘The Invention of France: Maximilien Robespierre’.

Marisa was interviewed for this programme, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 November 2015. It was part of a series on major turning points in the history of France. Presented by Misha Glenny. Produced by Miles Ward.

Portrait of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a white blouse, dark jacket, and gold hoop earrings, against a dark background.

Éléonore Duplay, image from Wikicommons

A classical painted portrait of a young man with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a blue coat with silver buttons and a white cravat, framed in an oval gilded frame.

Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angoulême, image from Wikicommons

Painting of a man with white hair, dressed in 18th-century military attire with a striped coat and a cravat.

Maximilien Robespierre, image from Wikicommons

Public talks and podcasts

Marisa has given many public talks, and has featured on many podcasts, including . . .

  • ‘Conspiracy and Terror in the French Revolution’, a public lecture given at Cambridge University, at the invitation of the Conspiracy and Democracy Research Group at CRASSH in April 2016. 

    Watch on YouTube here.

  • Marisa was interviewed on ‘Terror in the French Revolution’, by Professor Peter McPhee at the University of Melbourne, July 2014.

    Watch on YouTube here.

  • Marisa was interviewed for this podcast on ‘The French Revolution and Napoleon’, episode 85, by Grey History Podcasts. November 2025.

    Listen on YouTube here.

  • Marisa was interviewed for this podcast for BBC History Extra: ‘Everything you wanted to know about the French Revolution’. October 2020.

    Find the podcast here.

Interested in booking Marisa to speak at your next event, or join a conversation on a podcast?

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.