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 24, 2021 • 41min
66 – War for the Throne Part 2
Part 2 of War for the Throne sees the Carolingian House fail and a new dynasty take its place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2021 • 34min
The Origins of the French Language by Olivier Robichaud
Olivier Robichaud talks about the origins of the French language; how Latin was it? How Gallic? How Frankish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2021 • 45min
65: War for the Throne Part I
The Carolingian House enters a crisis that threatens its existence in West Francia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2021 • 34min
64: The Great Heathen Army
A massive army of Odin-worshippers sail down the Seine and threaten Paris. With the Carolingians gone the Franks will have to fend for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2021 • 22min
63: Humor in Gaul and Francia
What made Gauls and Franks laugh? Hear some very very old jokes that made our ancestors' sides split. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 7min
Miss Dior with Justine Picardie
Many people know about Christian Dior, but have you heard about Catherine? Resistance hero, learn all about Miss Dior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2021 • 37min
62: Childbirth
An episode on the wonder and woes of childbirth in the medieval period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2021 • 38min
61: Carolingian Women: The Other Half of the Empire
An episode all about Carolingian women, their lives and impact upon Francia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2021 • 54min
Hero of Two World Worlds with Mike Duncan
The legendary Mike Duncan talks about his book Hero of Two Worlds and the incredible life of Lafayette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 9, 2021 • 34min
60 – Life in the Carolingian Empire
What was life like in medieval Francia? Learn all about it for the rich, poor, powerful and powerless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
