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 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
Mar 24, 2023 • 23min
When did the French Revolution end?
We examine possible end dates for one of the most important revolutions in human history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2023 • 39min
How many governments has France had?
France has existed for over a millenia; how many governments has it had in that time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2023 • 30min
76: Philippe I “The Amorous”
Philippe I "The Amorous" shows that all is fair in love in war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023 • 31min
75: Henri I: The Monarchy’s Lowest Point?
Henri I is known as the French monarchy's lowest point. But was he such a bad king? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2023 • 8h 2min
74: The Norman Conquest of the Mediterranean Complete
The completed series on the Norman Conquest of the Mediterranean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
