The French History Podcast

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**The French History Podcast**

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.

Latest Episodes:

From France to Hungary with Ferenc Hüvös Sep 27, 2026

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A brief history of the Franco-Hungarian connections from Saint Martin to World War II

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History Podcasting in the World of AI Sep 14, 2026

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Straight from the heart from someone who believes storytelling is a sacred art.

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95: Mary Magdalene's Skull Aug 29, 2026

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Two holy sites claim ownership of Mary Magdalene's remains. Only one skull can be the genuine bone belonging to Mary Magdalene. What follows is an epic tale of faith, fraud and the remaking of the European mind.

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Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Aliza Luft Aug 15, 2026

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Dr. Aliza Luft discusses how high-ranking leaders in the French Catholic Church abandoned Jews during their hour of need during World War 2.

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94: La Ville Rose Aug 09, 2026

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We're talking all about one of France's greatest cities: Toulouse.

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The Maginot Line Reevaluated with Dr. Kevin Passmore Jul 31, 2026

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Was the Maginot Line a colossal failure or an unappreciated work of genius? Dr. Kevin Passmore breaks down its history and its role in France's strange defeat.

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93: The Republic of Toulouse Jul 24, 2026

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Toulouse dominates Occitania but who will control Toulouse?

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Naming the Guillotine with Drs. Paolo Aversa & Paul Gouvard Jul 17, 2026

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Why is France's head-chopping machine named after someone who didn't invent or use it? Find out!

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Make America French Again with Dr. Scott Carpenter Jul 10, 2026

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Dr. Scott Carpenter talks about the historic Franco-American connections & why we should Make America French Again.