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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Mar 24, 2023 • 23min
When did the French Revolution end?
We examine possible end dates for one of the most important revolutions in human history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2023 • 39min
How many governments has France had?
France has existed for over a millenia; how many governments has it had in that time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2023 • 30min
76: Philippe I “The Amorous”
Philippe I "The Amorous" shows that all is fair in love in war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023 • 31min
75: Henri I: The Monarchy’s Lowest Point?
Henri I is known as the French monarchy's lowest point. But was he such a bad king? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2023 • 8h 2min
74: The Norman Conquest of the Mediterranean Complete
The completed series on the Norman Conquest of the Mediterranean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2023 • 33min
74: The World the Normans Made
Wherein we recount the incredible impact that Normans had upon the medieval Mediterranean world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023 • 37min
74 Chapter 12: Reconquista
Most 11th-12th century Norman adventurers went to Italy, but some went south to Iberia to join the Reconquista. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2023 • 24min
74 Chapter 11: Eden’s End
Guillaume II dies, plunging Sicily into chaos. Norman rule gives way to German overlordship. The great kingdom declines but survives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023 • 34min
74 Chapter 10: The Golden Age of Norman Italy
Norman Sicily enters its golden age and becomes one of the greatest kingdoms in medieval Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2023 • 1h 8min
74 Chapter 9: Hidden Knives in Every Hand
Queen Marguerite of Navarre rules the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, but she faces constant conspiracies that threaten to overthrow the realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
