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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Jun 18, 2021 • 20min
Notre-Dame in Adaptation: Louise Bertin’s La Esmeralda by Emma Kavanagh
Dr. Emma Kavanagh discusses a disaster of a play, and the incredible woman behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2021 • 23min
55: Mapping the Heavens
In the last episode on the Carolingian Renaissance I talked about how the Franks expanded their knowledge on nearly every major subject. One area I didn’t manage to get to is astronomy. At the time, calendars and general knowledge of the heavens were fairly crude. In fact, there are no surviving Merovingian works dealing with […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2021 • 32min
Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte by Matthew McDonald
Dr. Matthew McDonald tells the story of how one of Napoleon's generals became King of Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2021 • 1h 30min
54: The Carolingian Renaissance
A classic episode about one of the greatest periods of learning, construction & art in European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2021 • 18min
The Political Philosophy of Terror as read by Mickey Mouse
“The Political Philosophy of Terror” a speech by Paris Deputy of the National Convention Maximilien Robespierre, delivered to the Convention 5 February 1794. Read, by Mickey Mouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2021 • 24min
Political Crisis in Racine’s “Phèdre” by Ainan Liu
Ainan Liu details an important and historic play by the great Jean Racine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2021 • 26min
The Art of Death by Dr. Kaylee Alexander
Death might be permanent, but resting places are not. Learn about the unique way French people died by Dr. Kaylee Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2021 • 24min
53 – The Kingdom of God
Charlemagne wanted to create a righteous empire and changed Christianity forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2021 • 25min
52 – Charlemagne’s War Machine
An episode all about Charlemagne's military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7, 2021 • 28min
Vaux-le-Vicomte: Power, Greed, Corruption and Versailles by Sophie Higgerson
Sophie Higgerson talks about a mansion so grand it made King Louis XIV jealous and inspired Versailles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
