French historian and Resistance figure Marc Bloch was enshrined in the Panthéon in Paris on Tuesday, a rare honor reserved for France’s most distinguished citizens. Bloch, a Jewish intellectual, was arrested by the Gestapo in 1944 and subsequently executed for his involvement in the French Resistance during World War II. President Emmanuel Macron led the tribute, emphasizing Bloch’s intellectual contributions and his unwavering opposition to defeatism. This marks the first time a historian has been granted this distinction, recognizing the importance of historical scholarship to French national identity. The ceremony acknowledged Bloch’s courage and commitment to France during a dark period in its history. His inclusion in the Panthéon serves as a symbolic reaffirmation of republican values and resistance against oppression.