The French History Podcast

Latest Episodes:

84: The Battle of Bouvines Mar 07, 2025

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Philippe II wins one of the most important battles in European history. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.

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Making Modern Counterinsurgency with Dr. Terrence Peterson Feb 21, 2025

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Dr. Terrence Peterson talks about how the Algerian War led to modern counterinsurgency. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.

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Rival Empresses: Eugénie and Elisabeth with Nancy Goldstone Feb 07, 2025

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Nancy Goldstone talks all about two rival empresses and how they reshaped Europe.

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Slavery & Freedom in the French Indian Ocean World with Dr. Sue Peabody Jan 24, 2025

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Dr. Sue Peabody tells the incredible story of a man who spent decades fighting for his freedom in France's Indian Ocean World. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.

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83: Destroying an Empire, Uniting a Kingdom Jan 10, 2025

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Philippe II goes to war with England's King John, uniting France and destroying the Angevin Empire. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.

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82: Grappling with a Lion Dec 05, 2024

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Philippe II wars with Richard the Lionheart for control of France. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

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81: The King's Crusade Nov 13, 2024

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Philippe II and Richard the Lionheart go on Crusade, though they might spend more time fighting each other than the enemies of God.

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80: Philip Augustus Oct 19, 2024

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Philippe Auguste ascends to the throne of France. Half of his kingdom was in the hands of the Angevins. From humble beginnings, Philippe becomes the greatest of all the Capetian monarchs. The French History Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp

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French-Canadians in America with Denis Ledoux Sep 21, 2024

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Denis Ledoux talks all about the trasnformation of French settlers of Canada from French to French-Canadians, then French-Americans with anecdotes from his own life as a Frenchie.

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79: Louis VII "The Young" Sep 07, 2024

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A prince groomed for the church ends up on the throne. Louis VII will war across France and lead the Second Crusade, but is he up to the challenge?

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