During a tumultuous period defined by the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War, Parisians targeted sympathizers of Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac, leading to a shocking and extensive slaughter. The conflict, originating from a power struggle between the Armagnac and Burgundian factions, manifested in increasingly violent confrontations throughout France. In this particular instance, the tensions reached a boiling point that resulted in the slaughter of numerous individuals who were believed to support the Armagnac cause. Parisians took to the streets, fuelled by animosity towards those associated with their enemies. The grim spectacle of violence also ensnared foreign bankers and the academic community at the College of Navarre, showing the indiscriminate nature of the bloodshed.The College of Navarre, a significant scholarly institution, became a site of tragedy as students and faculty were caught in the crossfire of these factional struggles. The brutality of the acts committed on this day highlighted the extent of fear and loathing between rival factions in Paris. Furthermore, it underscored how the civil strife permeated all levels of society, from politics to education, creating an environment where no one was safe from suspicion and violence. The motivations behind the actions can be traced back to a combination of loyalty, fear, and the fierce competition for power that characterized the era. The city was transformed into a battlefield, reflecting a fracturing society in which allegiances could spell life or death.What unfolded was not merely a singular incident of violence but a contributing factor to the overall chaos of the civil war. As the conflict waged on, it intensified existing divisions within the kingdom and disrupted social order. Those who survived the onslaught faced a Paris forever altered by the strife, deepening the hostilities that defined the political landscape and further fuelling the distrust that Americans and Burgundians felt towards one another.