The French History Podcast

<p>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.</p>

The Flower of Chivalry with C.J. Adrien

Popular author and scholar C.J. Adrien talks about the origins of the chivalric code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-13
25:24

The Tragic Marriage of Philippe d’Orléans and Henrietta-Anne of England

A story about the tumultuous marriage of two royal figures by scholar Lance Pederson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-16
36:12

What's Coming Up

A quickie on the plan going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-02
05:33

France's Last Empress with Petie Kladstrup & Evelyne Resnick

Authors Petie Kladstrup & Evelyne Resnick discuss how important Eugénie de Montijo's life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-02
37:10

Merchants of Love with Dr. Andrea Mansker

Con artists or merchants of love? Dr. Andrea Mansker talks about professional matchmakers in 19th century Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-25
01:16:37

Napoleon's American Prisoners with Anne Morddel

Anne Morddel talks about the American sailors captured on the high seas by French ships during the Napoleonic Wars and what happened to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-19
37:11

87: The Eternal Prince Louis

Louis VIII ruled for a short 3 years but before that he was the most fiercesome prince in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-13
01:46:24

Revolutionary Amusement by Ane Cornelia Pade

Ane Cornelia Pade tells us all about an amusement park in Paris that opened just before the French Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-22
18:36

Slaves in Paris with Dr. Miranda Spieler

Dr. Miranda Spieler discusses the condition of 6 enslaved people in Paris. Was France the land of the free? How different was it from the colonies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-15
42:00

Simone Weil in Wartime London by Elias Forneris

Famous French mystic Simone Weil's tragic final years and ideas are explored by scholar Elias Forneris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-07
33:32

86: Calm Amidst the Storm

Philippe II's reign comes to an end. He leaves behind a France that is stronger than it has ever been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-30
16:07

World Expos in France with Charles Pappas

Renowned expo expert Charles Pappas talks about the World Expos that made France what it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-24
40:42

85: King Philippe II's Reign

A look at Philippe II Augustus remarkable rule of the Kingdom of France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-27
43:00

Lesbianism in France with Dr. Tamara Chaplin

Dr. Tamara Chaplin discusses the modern history of lesbians in France. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-21
01:37:24

84: The Battle of Bouvines

Philippe II wins one of the most important battles in European history. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-07
51:42

Making Modern Counterinsurgency with Dr. Terrence Peterson

Dr. Terrence Peterson talks about how the Algerian War led to modern counterinsurgency. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-21
39:33

Rival Empresses: Eugénie and Elisabeth with Nancy Goldstone

Nancy Goldstone talks all about two rival empresses and how they reshaped Europe. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-07
37:53

Slavery & Freedom in the French Indian Ocean World with Dr. Sue Peabody

Dr. Sue Peabody tells the incredible story of a man who spent decades fighting for his freedom in France's Indian Ocean World. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-24
33:51

83: Destroying an Empire, Uniting a Kingdom

Philippe II goes to war with England's King John, uniting France and destroying the Angevin Empire. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-10
47:37

82: Grappling with a Lion

Philippe II wars with Richard the Lionheart for control of France. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-05
31:56

New Jawn

What the fuck?

01-03 Reply

New Jawn

"They"? A podcast about French history that uses "they" to refer to a singular? I don't play well with Stupidity. I'm out.

03-06 Reply

New Jawn

Couldn't listen past the 3 min mark. Interesting topic though.

07-29 Reply

Johnny Sausagehead

Jesus. I didn't know I needed this in my life.

04-20 Reply

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