Francisco Goya: The Painter Who Exposed Napoleon

In 1808, Napoleon Bonaparte installed his brother on the Spanish throne, triggering a brutal war of resistance. The French response was mass execution on May 3, 1808—a dark day in Spanish history that inspired Francisco Goya’s greatest masterpiece. Deaf, disillusioned, and persecuted by the Spanish Inquisition, Goya transformed from a royal court painter into a revolutionary master who captured the grotesque reality of war and human nature. Discover the haunting story behind Goya's life, his horrifying Black Paintings, and how he risked everything to expose the truth of Napoleon's occupation. Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn