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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Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 3min
39 – The Epic of Brunhilda
Two rival queens fight a 50-year war that tears apart the Frankish world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2020 • 1h 24min
French History Myths with the Fake History Hunter, Jo Teeuwisse
The Fake History Hunter and I smash myths about French history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2020 • 40min
38 – The Long-haired Kings
The sons of Clovis vie for supremacy, threatening the kingom their father left to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2020 • 17min
Intelligent Speech 2020 (audio only)
My talk for the Intelligent Speech Conference 2020. Let's talk camels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2020 • 1h 13min
France in Occupied Berlin with Iain MacGregor
A discussion with Iain MacGregor about the French Occupation in West Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2020 • 24min
37 – The Medieval Transformation Part 2: The Birth and Spread of Monasteries
In an age of violence, the penitent flee from society and draw closer to God and each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2020 • 37min
Louise Michel & the Radical Women of the 19th Century with Dr. Steve Shone
Dr. Steve Shone talks about the fantastical life of a radical revolutionary woman and her impact on world feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2020 • 41min
36 – The Medieval Transformation Part 1: Cults, Miracles and Saints
In an age of anxiety early Christians developed cults to their saints. Power, politics and the fear of God remake Gaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2020 • 29min
35 – The Last Saints of Gaul
Hear about the last saints of Gaul before the Frankish invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2020 • 31min
34 – Gaul No More
The Western Roman Empire falls. Gaul is no more, & three kingdoms vie to replace it. Antiquity ends & Clovis turns the land into the first great medieval kingdom: Francia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
