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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Dec 23, 2022 • 41min
74 Chapter 5: The Western Invasion of the Eastern Roman Empire
The Normans invade Byzantium as Robert Guiscard wants to leave his son Bohemond with an empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2022 • 37min
74 Chapter 4: Breaking Byzantium
Norman mercenaries serve the Eastern Roman Empire against the Turks, but will they be Byzantium's salvation or its worst enemy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022 • 38min
74 Chapter 3: The Conquest of Southern Italy and Sicily
The Normans conquer Southern Italy and Sicily, creating a new country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3, 2022 • 40min
74 Chapter 2: Greater and Lesser Brothers: Establishing a presence in Southern Italy
The Hauteville family conquers southern Italy, defying princes, popes and emperors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2022 • 23min
Remembering the Algerian War through Hip-Hop
Celine Mitchell explores how modern Algerian-French rappers recreate memory of the Algerian War and connect with France's youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 32min
74 Chapter 1: The Norman Conquest of the Mediterranean
Norman mercenaries travel to Italy for a better life. Soon they turn from swords-for-hire to conquerors who would rule states across the Mediterranean World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 42min
Ranking the Carolingians with Battle Royale: French Monarchs
Ben of Battle Royale: French Monarchs joins the podcast to rank the Carolingians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022 • 7min
The Strasbourg Dancing Plague of 1518
A Halloween episode about a lethal dance mania in Strasbourg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2022 • 2h 50min
73: The Norman Conquest
The Duke of Normandy dreams of a crown. When chaos engulfs England he seizes his chance with blood and iron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2022 • 47min
Imagining Empire with Dr. Christina Carroll
Dr. Christina Carroll explains the ideological underpinnings behind the Second French Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
