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.

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74 Chapter 8: Ifriqiya Jan 13, 2023

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The Normans conquer north-central Africa and create a new kingdom. But can it last?

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74 Chapter 7: The Emirate of Norman Sicily Jan 05, 2023

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The Normans create a kingdom in Sicily and rule as 'baptized sultans.'

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74 Chapter 6: God’s Goliath Dec 30, 2022

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Bohemond, the giant from Apulia, leads the armies of Christ eastward. But is it for God or his own glory for which he fights?

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74 Chapter 5: The Western Invasion of the Eastern Roman Empire Dec 23, 2022

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The Normans invade Byzantium as Robert Guiscard wants to leave his son Bohemond with an empire.

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74 Chapter 4: Breaking Byzantium Dec 17, 2022

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Norman mercenaries serve the Eastern Roman Empire against the Turks, but will they be Byzantium's salvation or its worst enemy?

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74 Chapter 3: The Conquest of Southern Italy and Sicily Dec 13, 2022

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The Normans conquer Southern Italy and Sicily, creating a new country.

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74 Chapter 2: Greater and Lesser Brothers: Establishing a presence in Southern Italy Dec 03, 2022

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The Hauteville family conquers southern Italy, defying princes, popes and emperors.

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Remembering the Algerian War through Hip-Hop Nov 26, 2022

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Celine Mitchell explores how modern Algerian-French rappers recreate memory of the Algerian War and connect with France's youth.

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74 Chapter 1: The Norman Conquest of the Mediterranean Nov 20, 2022

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Norman mercenaries travel to Italy for a better life. Soon they turn from swords-for-hire to conquerors who would rule states across the Mediterranean World.

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Ranking the Carolingians with Battle Royale: French Monarchs Oct 21, 2022

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Ben of Battle Royale: French Monarchs joins the podcast to rank the Carolingians.

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