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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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
Aug 27, 2021 • 57min
59 – Charlemagne Junior
Charles the Bald inherits a kingdom in collapse. Yet, his indefatigueable spirit proves legendary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2021 • 14min
Lament on the Division of the Empire by Florus of Lyon
A poem on the inter-Frankish violence by Louis the Pious' sons that tore apart Charlemagne's empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2021 • 1h 4min
Silent Village with Robert Pike
A conversation with Robert Pike about Oradour-sur-Glane, which experienced a Nazi massacre in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2021 • 31min
58 – The Empire in Pieces
Louis the Pious' sons each fight for what is theirs, tearing apart the Frankish world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 29min
Carolingian Poetry
A dramatic reading of medieval poems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2021 • 53min
French Mistresses with Dr.s Christine and Tracy Adams
Dr.s Christine and Tracy Adams. Christine Adams talk about the history of one of France's most important political positions: the royal mistress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2021 • 22min
57: The First Louis
How will Louis the Pious rule the great empire left by his legendary father Charlemagne? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2021 • 42min
Glory and Defeat: The Franco-Prussian War with Jesse Alexander and Cathérine Pfauth
A conversation on the Franco-Prussian War and an exciting project to bring it life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
