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, 2026 • 45min
From France to Hungary with Ferenc Hüvös
A brief history of the Franco-Hungarian connections from Saint Martin to World War II Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 • 50min
History Podcasting in the World of AI
Straight from the heart from someone who believes storytelling is a sacred art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2026 • 1h 10min
95: Mary Magdalene's Skull
Two holy sites claim ownership of Mary Magdalene's remains. Only one skull can be the genuine bone belonging to Mary Magdalene. What follows is an epic tale of faith, fraud and the remaking of the European mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2026 • 51min
Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Aliza Luft
Dr. Aliza Luft discusses how high-ranking leaders in the French Catholic Church abandoned Jews during their hour of need during World War 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2026 • 50min
94: La Ville Rose
We're talking all about one of France's greatest cities: Toulouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2026 • 50min
The Maginot Line Reevaluated with Dr. Kevin Passmore
Was the Maginot Line a colossal failure or an unappreciated work of genius? Dr. Kevin Passmore breaks down its history and its role in France's strange defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2026 • 30min
93: The Republic of Toulouse
Toulouse dominates Occitania but who will control Toulouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2026 • 1h 36min
Naming the Guillotine with Drs. Paolo Aversa & Paul Gouvard
Why is France's head-chopping machine named after someone who didn't invent or use it? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2026 • 40min
Make America French Again with Dr. Scott Carpenter
Dr. Scott Carpenter talks about the historic Franco-American connections & why we should Make America French Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2026 • 26min
92: Countesses and Queens
We cover a number of great ladies of medieval Occitania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
