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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Nov 14, 2020 • 26min
French ‘Corsairing’ in the Americas during the War of the Spanish Succession by Mike LaMonica
Mike LaMonica talks all about French naval adventure-seekers in the 17th-18th centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 7, 2020 • 43min
45 – The End of the Merovingian Dynasty
The House of Merovech ends with a whimper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020 • 15min
The Prefect’s Purse-String: Jean Moulin and the Rex Mission by David A. Foulk
David A. Foulk tells the story of resistance hero Jean Moulin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Occupation of Northern France in WWI with Dr. James E. Connolly
Dr. James E. Connolly talks about the Occupation in the Nord 1914 to 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2020 • 22min
44 – The Last Great Merovingian Kings
Clothar II and Dagobert I rule as the last great kings of Merovingian Francia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2020 • 7min
43 – The Medieval Transformation Part 5: Medicine and Mythology
A short episode on early medieval myths and medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2020 • 1h 51min
Syria and the French Empire from WWI to Present by Patrick Higgins
Patrick Higgins details the complex & contentious history of French Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2020 • 22min
42 – The Medieval Transformation Part 4: The Salic Law
The Franks most important law and the foundation of their society is discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2020 • 57min
Before Trans: Three Incredible Lives with Dr. Rachel Mesch
Dr. Rachel Mesch discusses three 19th century Parisian writers who transgressed against gender norms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2020 • 26min
41 – The Medieval Transformation Part 3: Daily Life
A episode exploring daily life in post-Roman Gaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
