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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Miss Dior with Justine Picardie Nov 02, 2021

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Many people know about Christian Dior, but have you heard about Catherine? Resistance hero, learn all about Miss Dior.

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62: Childbirth Oct 29, 2021

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An episode on the wonder and woes of childbirth in the medieval period.

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61: Carolingian Women: The Other Half of the Empire Oct 23, 2021

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An episode all about Carolingian women, their lives and impact upon Francia.

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Hero of Two Worlds with Mike Duncan Oct 02, 2021

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The legendary Mike Duncan talks about his book Hero of Two Worlds and the incredible life of Lafayette.

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60 – Life in the Carolingian Empire Sep 09, 2021

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What was life like in medieval Francia? Learn all about it for the rich, poor, powerful and powerless.

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59 – Charlemagne Junior Aug 27, 2021

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Charles the Bald inherits a kingdom in collapse. Yet, his indefatigueable spirit proves legendary.

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Lament on the Division of the Empire by Florus of Lyon Aug 14, 2021

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A poem on the inter-Frankish violence by Louis the Pious' sons that tore apart Charlemagne's empire.

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Silent Village with Robert Pike Aug 07, 2021

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A conversation with Robert Pike about Oradour-sur-Glane, which experienced a Nazi massacre in 1944.

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58 – The Empire in Pieces Jul 31, 2021

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Louis the Pious' sons each fight for what is theirs, tearing apart the Frankish world.

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Carolingian Poetry Jul 23, 2021

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A dramatic reading of medieval poems.

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