The French History Podcast
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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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Aug 3, 2019 • 1h 13min
Energy and Power with Dr. Joseph Bohling
Dr. Bohling of Portland State University explains how France, a country with very limited fossil fuels, became an energy leader. Along the way he dispels myths about France falling in love with nuclear power and their position as a green country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2019 • 35min
18 – Pax Gallia: Rebuilding a Roman Gaul
Caesar launches a civil war, then Octavian and Mark Antony launch another, and finally Octavian turns on Mark Antony. All the while the Roman wars leave Gaul in relative peace as the country heals. Octavian becomes the first Roman Emperor 'Augustus' and inaugurates a program of Romanization on the Gauls, starting with the resettling of veterans and the building of massive new cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2019 • 1h 21min
African American Soldiers in France with Taylor Marrow
In this very special episode I interview the man who inspired me to become a historian, Taylor Marrow. Marrow talks about African-American service in World War I and II France, how this impacted the United States, and what France means to African Americans today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2019 • 19min
17 – A Bitter Peace
The Gallic Wars finally ends as most of Gaul submits to Caesar in a desperate attempt to bring peace to war-torn Gaul. Yet, a few tribes have hatched one final scheme to repulse the Roman invaders that may be even more painful than Caesar's brutal tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2019 • 43min
16 – The Gallo-Roman Apocalypse
52 BCE and Prince Vercingetorix unites Gaul in a war to the death with Caesar that will decide Rome and Gaul's fates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2019 • 41min
15 – Fate Meets Folly
It's 53 BCE and Marcus Licinius Crassus is tired of watching Pompey and Caesar take all the glory. Crassus raises an army to invade Persia, a gambit which determines Rome's fate. Meanwhile, Caesar's divide and conquer tactics reach new heights as he turns the Gauls against themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2019 • 32min
14 – A Year of Heroes: Lucius Vorenus, Titus Pullo and Vertico the Gaul
Caesar begins the year by invading Britannia and harassing Belgica. Meanwhile Celtica rises up and the Gauls surround two Roman armies. With doom approaching heroes are born as Vorenus and Pullo make an epic last stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2019 • 37min
Between Throne and Altar: French Kings Versus the Papacy with Quentin Adams
The fall of Rome meant the rise of the Vatican as Europe broke up into small feudal states. But when France emerged as a major nation its kings were done taking orders from the Papacy. What followed was centuries of on-and-off conflict to decide whether God's Chosen Ruler or Christ's Vicar on Earth ruled Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2019 • 28min
13 – The End of the World and Beyond: Caesar’s Invasions of Germania and Britannia
Caesar's devastation of the Belgae opens up Gaul to a German invasion to the east. To the north, Britannia unsettles Gaul. To solve both problems Caesar will have to go where no Roman ever has and become more than a mere man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2019 • 30min
12 – Belgica: Between Caesar and Germania
After conquering Celtica, Caesar engages in two years of brutal war against the Belgae who are determined to maintain their freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
