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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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
Feb 27, 2021 • 24min
51 – Charlemagne: Becoming an Emperor
Charlemagne was already a king. Now he ascends still further and becomes the first emperor in the west in centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2021 • 26min
French Mythmaking of King Arthur by Aaron Kestle
Aaron Kestle talks about how French mythmakers told stories of King Arthur and how he wasn't just an English hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2021 • 32min
50 – Charlemagne: Conquering Europe
Charlemagne launches wars in all directions and wins them all. Mostly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2021 • 20min
49 – Charlemagne: Becoming a King
Charlemagne and his brother vie for power, but only one will become a legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2021 • 1h 14min
The French Far Right in the 1920-1930s with Dr. Chris Millington
Dr. Chris Millington talks about the rise of the far-right in France during the 1920s-1930s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
