The French History Podcast
Evergreen Podcasts
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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Sep 27, 2025 • 25min
Cannibalism at the Siege of Sancerre with Amanda Coate
When there's nothing left to eat, the French begin eating each other: a special episode on cannibalism by Amanda Coate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2025 • 26min
The Flower of Chivalry with C.J. Adrien
C.J. Adrien, a popular author and scholar specializing in historical fiction and chivalry, dives deep into the fascinating origins and evolution of the chivalric code. He discusses the cultural influences that shaped chivalry, spotlighting the striking contrast between warfare philosophies during the Battle of Poitiers. Adrien also explores the unexpected leadership dynamics of the First Crusade, the adaptation of chivalric ideals through literature, and the decline of chivalry marked by the innovations of the longbow in warfare.
Aug 16, 2025 • 38min
The Tragic Marriage of Philippe d’Orléans and Henrietta-Anne of England
A story about the tumultuous marriage of two royal figures by scholar Lance Pederson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2025 • 5min
What's Coming Up
A quickie on the plan going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2025 • 36min
France's Last Empress with Petie Kladstrup & Evelyne Resnick
Authors Petie Kladstrup & Evelyne Resnick discuss how important Eugénie de Montijo's life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 16min
Merchants of Love with Dr. Andrea Mansker
Con artists or merchants of love? Dr. Andrea Mansker talks about professional matchmakers in 19th century Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2025 • 37min
Napoleon's American Prisoners with Anne Morddel
Anne Morddel talks about the American sailors captured on the high seas by French ships during the Napoleonic Wars and what happened to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 46min
87: The Eternal Prince Louis
Louis VIII ruled for a short 3 years but before that he was the most fiercesome prince in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2025 • 19min
Revolutionary Amusement by Ane Cornelia Pade
Ane Cornelia Pade tells us all about an amusement park in Paris that opened just before the French Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2025 • 41min
Slaves in Paris with Dr. Miranda Spieler
Dr. Miranda Spieler discusses the condition of 6 enslaved people in Paris. Was France the land of the free? How different was it from the colonies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
