The French History Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Marianne is Watching: The Modern French Surveillance State with Dr. Deborah Bauer Feb 25, 2022

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Dr. Deborah Bauer talks about the emergence of surveillance agencies in France and the contradictions they represented in a liberal democracy.

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67: Jihad in Provence Feb 03, 2022

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Islamic forces from Iberia conquer a fortress in Provence. Taking advantage of political weakness in France, they establish a state along the coast.

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Ranking the Merovingian Kings with Ben from Thugs and Miracles Podcast Jan 08, 2022

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Benjamin Bernier of Thugs and Miracles joins the podcasts to rank the Merovingian kings, often called France's first dynasty.

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The Festival of the Supreme Being (1793) by Maximilien Robespierre, as Read by Mickey Mouse Jan 01, 2022

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Mickey Mouse, er Robespierre, reads a speech on reason and the Supreme Being.

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The Louvre Audiobook and the Monuments of France Dec 27, 2021

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An excerpt from an audiobook on France's greatest monument, exclusively for patrons!

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66 – War for the Throne Part 2 Dec 24, 2021

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Part 2 of War for the Throne sees the Carolingian House fail and a new dynasty take its place.

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The Origins of the French Language by Olivier Robichaud Dec 17, 2021

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Olivier Robichaud talks about the origins of the French language; how Latin was it? How Gallic? How Frankish?

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65: War for the Throne Part I Dec 10, 2021

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The Carolingian House enters a crisis that threatens its existence in West Francia.

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64: The Great Heathen Army Nov 13, 2021

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A massive army of Odin-worshippers sail down the Seine and threaten Paris. With the Carolingians gone the Franks will have to fend for themselves.

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63: Humor in Gaul and Francia Nov 06, 2021

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What made Gauls and Franks laugh? Hear some very very old jokes that made our ancestors' sides split.

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