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>

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

04-14
59:08

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

04-02
58:59

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

03-19
32:59

Occitania

A special episode about the land and language of southern France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-11
19:04

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

03-06
12:09

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

02-28
20:13

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

02-16
40:02

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

02-10
47:06

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

01-15
22:03

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

12-23
21:17

The forgotten star: Kiki de Montparnasse with Dr. Mark Braude

Kiki was 'Queen of Montparnasse,' a superstar of her time. Who was she and why has she been forgotten? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-16
39:11

77 Chapter 10: The Battle of Dorylaeum

The Sword-Lion launches a trap that catches God's warriors off-guard. They will emerge as Iron-Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-10
20:59

77 Chapter 9: The Siege of Nicaea

After over a year of preparation and marching the Crusaders finally meet their foe. But the greatest enemy of the holy war may be its own leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-02
23:13

Fake History! with THE Fake History Hunter

The Fake History Hunter talks about things that never happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-25
57:58

77 Chapter 8: The Emperor's Gamble

Seven lords and an emperor vie for control of the holy war before it begins its conquests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-18
31:09

Terrorism in France with Dr. Chris Millington

A history of terrorism in France from the late 19th century to present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-11
46:48

Feed Drop: The Fench Revolution Podcast by Grey History: The Three Estates

The first episode of an incredible podcast on the French Revolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-10
41:41

How France turned the Forbidden Fruit into an Apple with Dr. Azzan Yadin-Israel

Dr. Azzan Yadin-Israel explains the incredible story of how medieval French artists turned the Biblical Forbidden Fruit into an apple in Western iconography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-04
56:29

War Angel Valérie André with Charles Morgan Evans

A talk about France's first female helicopter pilot, her many dangerous missions in the First Indochina War and the legacy she created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-28
36:30

77 Chapter 7: Race to Constantinople

Seven armies trek across Europe to Constantinople, facing the storms, brigands and hostile forces to get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-21
36:00

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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