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The French History Podcast

History EN ↓ 282 episodes

A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.

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Hero of Two World Worlds with Mike Duncan 02.10.2021 53:50

The legendary Mike Duncan talks about his book Hero of Two Worlds and the incredible life of Lafayette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

60 – Life in the Carolingian Empire 09.09.2021 33:34

What was life like in medieval Francia? Learn all about it for the rich, poor, powerful and powerless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59 – Charlemagne Junior 27.08.2021 57:29

Charles the Bald inherits a kingdom in collapse. Yet, his indefatigueable spirit proves legendary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lament on the Division of the Empire by Florus of Lyon 14.08.2021 14:22

A poem on the inter-Frankish violence by Louis the Pious' sons that tore apart Charlemagne's empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silent Village with Robert Pike 07.08.2021 1:04:09

A conversation with Robert Pike about Oradour-sur-Glane, which experienced a Nazi massacre in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58 – The Empire in Pieces 31.07.2021 30:39

Louis the Pious' sons each fight for what is theirs, tearing apart the Frankish world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolingian Poetry 23.07.2021 28:46

A dramatic reading of medieval poems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

French Mistresses with Dr.s Christine and Tracy Adams 16.07.2021 52:49

Dr.s Christine and Tracy Adams. Christine Adams talk about the history of one of France's most important political positions: the royal mistress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57: The First Louis 10.07.2021 21:33

How will Louis the Pious rule the great empire left by his legendary father Charlemagne? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glory and Defeat: The Franco-Prussian War with Jesse Alexander and Cathérine Pfauth 08.07.2021 41:57

A conversation on the Franco-Prussian War and an exciting project to bring it life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Poetry of Venantius Fortunatus 03.07.2021 11:22

A dramatic readings of poems by the greatest poet of Merovingian Francia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56: Charlemagne’s Legacy 25.06.2021 20:05

What influence did Charlemagne have on Francia, Europe & the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre-Dame in Adaptation: Louise Bertin’s La Esmeralda by Emma Kavanagh 18.06.2021 19:36

Dr. Emma Kavanagh discusses a disaster of a play, and the incredible woman behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55: Mapping the Heavens 11.06.2021 23:25

In the last episode on the Carolingian Renaissance I talked about how the Franks expanded their knowledge on nearly every major subject. One area I didn’t manage to get to is astronomy. At the time, calendars and general knowledge of the heavens were fairly crude. In fact, there are no surviving Merovingian works dealing with […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte by Matthew McDonald 04.06.2021 31:35

Dr. Matthew McDonald tells the story of how one of Napoleon's generals became King of Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54: The Carolingian Renaissance 28.05.2021 1:29:30

A classic episode about one of the greatest periods of learning, construction & art in European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Political Philosophy of Terror as read by Mickey Mouse 11.04.2021 17:51

“The Political Philosophy of Terror” a speech by Paris Deputy of the National Convention Maximilien Robespierre, delivered to the Convention 5 February 1794. Read, by Mickey Mouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Crisis in Racine’s “Phèdre” by Ainan Liu 09.04.2021 23:52

Ainan Liu details an important and historic play by the great Jean Racine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Art of Death by Dr. Kaylee Alexander 03.04.2021 25:48

Death might be permanent, but resting places are not. Learn about the unique way French people died by Dr. Kaylee Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53 – The Kingdom of God 27.03.2021 23:56

Charlemagne wanted to create a righteous empire and changed Christianity forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 – Charlemagne’s War Machine 15.03.2021 25:27

An episode all about Charlemagne's military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaux-le-Vicomte: Power, Greed, Corruption and Versailles by Sophie Higgerson 07.03.2021 27:31

Sophie Higgerson talks about a mansion so grand it made King Louis XIV jealous and inspired Versailles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 – Charlemagne: Becoming an Emperor 27.02.2021 23:38

Charlemagne was already a king. Now he ascends still further and becomes the first emperor in the west in centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

French Mythmaking of King Arthur by Aaron Kestle 20.02.2021 26:13

Aaron Kestle talks about how French mythmakers told stories of King Arthur and how he wasn't just an English hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 – Charlemagne: Conquering Europe 12.02.2021 32:00

Charlemagne launches wars in all directions and wins them all. Mostly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices