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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Merchants of Love with Dr. Andrea Mansker Jul 25, 2025

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Con artists or merchants of love? Dr. Andrea Mansker talks about professional matchmakers in 19th century Paris.

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Napoleon's American Prisoners with Anne Morddel Jul 19, 2025

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Anne Morddel talks about the American sailors captured on the high seas by French ships during the Napoleonic Wars and what happened to them.

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87: The Eternal Prince Louis Jul 13, 2025

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Louis VIII ruled for a short 3 years but before that he was the most fiercesome prince in Europe.

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Revolutionary Amusement by Ane Cornelia Pade Jun 22, 2025

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Ane Cornelia Pade tells us all about an amusement park in Paris that opened just before the French Revolution.

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Slaves in Paris with Dr. Miranda Spieler Jun 15, 2025

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Dr. Miranda Spieler discusses the condition of 6 enslaved people in Paris. Was France the land of the free? How different was it from the colonies?

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Simone Weil in Wartime London by Elias Forneris Jun 07, 2025

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Famous French mystic Simone Weil's tragic final years and ideas are explored by scholar Elias Forneris.

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86: Calm Amidst the Storm May 30, 2025

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Philippe II's reign comes to an end. He leaves behind a France that is stronger than it has ever been.

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World Expos in France with Charles Pappas May 24, 2025

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Renowned expo expert Charles Pappas talks about the World Expos that made France what it is today.

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85: King Philippe II's Reign Apr 27, 2025

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A look at Philippe II Augustus remarkable rule of the Kingdom of France.

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Lesbianism in France with Dr. Tamara Chaplin Mar 21, 2025

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Dr. Tamara Chaplin discusses the modern history of lesbians in France. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.

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