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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Nov 16, 2019 • 50min
25 -The Ancient Superpower and its Decline
Rome ascends to unprecedented glory by the time of Antoninus Pius. Then the unthinkable happens and the ancient superpower is hit with one disaster after another. Plague, civil war and invasion bring the glorious empire to its knees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2019 • 32min
The Phoney War with Cameron Zinsou
Dr. Cameron Zinsou talks about the tense waiting period known as 'The Phoney War.' Zinsou argues that despite no large-scale military engagements occuring a whole lot happened. French society had to reorganize for total war and that the political, social and military changes presaged the occupation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2019 • 19min
24 -The Two Lost Centuries
Nearly two centuries of Gallia's history go missing. What happened to the records and what happened in Gallia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2019 • 46min
France, Haiti and the American Civil War with Dr. Matthew Clavin
The Haitian Revolution has often been described as an oddity that had little impact on the world. Since then, historians have challenged this narrative and argue that Haiti's victory over France had a huge impact on the Atlantic World. Dr. Matthew Clavin of the University of Houston argues that the Haitian Revolution had an enormous impact on the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2019 • 23min
23 – Three Gods, Four Emperors
The Year of the Four Emperors in the Roman Empire brings chaos and war. In Gallia, three people claim divinity as they revolt against the empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2019 • 26min
The Merchant of Revolution with Sarah K. Miles
Guest host Sarah K. Miles tells the fascinating story of how radical bookseller François Maspero spread revolutionary anti-colonial ideas from the left bank of the Seine. Listen as Ms. Miles recounts how Maspero evaded government sensors, created networks of subversives across the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2019 • 27min
22 – Twilight of the Druids, Madness of Emperors
Another revolt convinces Tiberius and later Claudius that the only way to civilize Gallia is to rid it of its druids. Gallia survives the madness of Caligula and then unites with Hispania to overthrow Nero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2019 • 48min
Disability and Disease in 19th Cent. Paris with Dr. Catherine Kudlick
Dr. Catherine Kudlick of San Francisco State University talks about a blind community in 19th century Paris. Furthermore, she talks about disability, disease and what those meant in French history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2019 • 24min
21 – The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
Augustus decides to invade Germania and Romanize it as he did with Gallia. Family drama and an insurrection give the Germans a chance to revolt. What follows is one of Rome's greatest tragedies and a history-defining moment for Gallia, Rome and Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2019 • 48min
Jews and Jewish-Muslim relations in France, 1940-2019 with Dr. Ethan Katz
UC Berkeley's Dr. Ethan Katz talks about how Jewish Resistance Fighters captured Algiers for the Allies in 1942. Then we discuss the history and importance of Jewish-Muslim relations in France, which has the largest population of both in the EU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
