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.
Episodes
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Jul 8, 2022 • 39min
Dangerous Ideas: Transatlantic Political Groups in the Age of Revolution with Dr. Micah Alpaugh
Dr. Micah Alpaugh talks about the revolutionary ideas that criss-crossed the Atlantic & overturned the old Atlantic World order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2022 • 37min
The Old French Language with Olivier Robichaud
Olivier Robichaud returns to talk about how the Old French language came into being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2022 • 34min
Imperial Connections: Syria, Lebanon and French West Africa with Dahlia El Zein
Dahlia El Zein talks about how colonial peoples travelled through the French Empire, interacting and changing their world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2022 • 2h 31min
72: The Viking Conquest of Normandy
The Vikings descend upon West Francia, first as raiders, then as conquerors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2022 • 1h 2min
Algerian-French Culture in post-Algerian War France with Dr. Richard Derderian
Dr. Richard Derderian talks about how Algerians in France maintained and developed their culture during decades of remarkable, violent change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2022 • 47min
The Innocent Women Criminal Exiles of Louisiana with Dr. Joan DeJean
Dr. Joan DeJean talks about how climate crisis, the first economic bubble and meltdown and corrupt police forced innocent women into exile in colonial Louisiana and how they overcame incredible odds to survive and even thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022 • 47min
Women Secret Agents in WW2 with Dr. Kate Vigurs
Dr. Kate Vigurs talks about the women secret agents operating in France, their heroism, sacrifice & service in the fight against Nazi Occupation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2022 • 21min
71: The Peace of God
With the country in chaos, faithful ban together to bring peace to France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2022 • 40min
Europeanization and the Algerian Question with Dr. Megan Brown
Dr. Megan Brown discusses how post-independence Algeria remained a part of a pan-European project, as it existed in a legal limbo following its independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2022 • 22min
70: The Millennial Apocalypse
The Year 1,000 approaches. Signs in the heavens signal doom. French people prepare for the end of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
