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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Apr 14, 2024 • 60min
Madame Tussaud and the French Revolution by Dr. Gavin Whitehead
Gavin Whitehead talks all about Madame Tussaud, the French Revolution and the oddities that ensue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2024 • 1h
History of the Louvre Chapter 10: The Louvre under Siege
WW2 threatens the destruction of the Louvre and its masterpieces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 33min
77 Chapter 13: The Battle of Antioch
The holy war is starved and trapped by an army twice its size. Only a miracle can save the Western armies from dying thousands of miles from their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2024 • 19min
Occitania
A special episode about the land and language of southern France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2024 • 14min
The Desecration of Saint-Denis by Everything, Everywhere Daily
Everything, Everywhere, Daily talks about the French Revolutionaries' attack on one of France's most historic churches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2024 • 20min
Breton Werewolves by Carlos A. González
Scholar Carlos A. González tells the story of a poem about monsters from Brittany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2024 • 41min
The Unseen Kingdom, France & Cambodia with Dr. Matthew Jagel
Dr. Matthew Jagel discusses the colonization of Cambodia, it's place in WW2 and the decolonial struggle against France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2024 • 47min
77 Chapter 12: The Siege of Antioch
The Iron Men face their greatest challenge yet: an impregnable fortress on the way to Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Turks raise army after army to throw at the First Crusade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024 • 23min
Feed Drop: Philippe Petit Walks Between The Twin Towers by History Daily
History Daily tells us all about the Man on Wire who in 1974 walked between the Twin Towers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2023 • 22min
77 Chapter 11: The Eastern Prince and the Bandit Lord
Two Western lords are already trying to make themselves masters of the East; but the Eastern Roman Empire looms over all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
