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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Jun 3, 2023 • 20min
Industrial Shipbuilding in Normandy with Dr. Mathieu Bidaux
The story of industrial seafaring ships, the men who made them, the World Wars and the decline of their garden city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2023 • 33min
Nighttime in the 18th century French Caribbean with Adrian van der Velde
An episode covering night time culture in the French Caribbean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2023 • 49min
What happened to the French Communist Party?
We explore the spectacular rise and fall of the French Communist Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2023 • 1h 13min
How many wars have France and England fought against each other?
We list every war between France and England (then Britain) and judge each whether it was a win, loss or tie for France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2023 • 34min
Has France ever had a civil war?
We examine what wars could be considered 'French Civil Wars' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023 • 12min
Why were so many French kings named ‘Louis’?
Find out where 'Louis' came from and why there were so many kings who bore that name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023 • 22min
Why did the Second Republic only last for 4 years?
Why did the Second Republic only last four years and was it doomed to fail? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023 • 2h 19min
Chapter 12: Le Grand Louvre
An excerpt from our epic series on the Louvre! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 7, 2023 • 43min
The Phoenix Queen with Leanda de Lisle
Best-selling author Leanda de Lisle talks about the princess from France who was also queen of England during its Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2023 • 26min
What happened to France’s other capitals?
An episode covering the history of all the capitals of France; it wasn't just Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
