On August 24, 1572, frenzied Catholic Parisians shed theblood of Huguenots upon the city's cobblestone streets. Catherine de Mediciwas mainly responsible for this violent Massacre -- the Massacre of St.Bartholomew. Catherine flitted from side to side in every issue, supportingwhomever could best suit her needs and ambitions. Now in the twilight of herlife, Catherine is not even trusted by her children and she is despised bymany in the world around her. But she had one great triumph; every soul inFrance feared her. But Catherine wasn't done yet.