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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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
Mar 7, 2025 • 52min
84: The Battle of Bouvines
Philippe II wins one of the most important battles in European history. 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
Feb 21, 2025 • 40min
Making Modern Counterinsurgency with Dr. Terrence Peterson
Dr. Terrence Peterson talks about how the Algerian War led to modern counterinsurgency. 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
Feb 7, 2025 • 39min
Rival Empresses: Eugénie and Elisabeth with Nancy Goldstone
Nancy Goldstone talks all about two rival empresses and how they reshaped Europe.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
Jan 24, 2025 • 33min
Slavery & Freedom in the French Indian Ocean World with Dr. Sue Peabody
Dr. Sue Peabody tells the incredible story of a man who spent decades fighting for his freedom in France's Indian Ocean World. 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
Jan 10, 2025 • 47min
83: Destroying an Empire, Uniting a Kingdom
Philippe II goes to war with England's King John, uniting France and destroying the Angevin Empire. 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
