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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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
Jun 7, 2025 • 33min
Simone Weil in Wartime London by Elias Forneris
Famous French mystic Simone Weil's tragic final years and ideas are explored by scholar Elias Forneris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2025 • 15min
86: Calm Amidst the Storm
Philippe II's reign comes to an end. He leaves behind a France that is stronger than it has ever been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2025 • 40min
World Expos in France with Charles Pappas
Renowned expo expert Charles Pappas talks about the World Expos that made France what it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2025 • 45min
85: King Philippe II's Reign
A look at Philippe II Augustus remarkable rule of the Kingdom of France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 39min
Lesbianism in France with Dr. Tamara Chaplin
Dr. Tamara Chaplin discusses the modern history of lesbians in France. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
