The French History Podcast

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France and the Bard of England Nov 08, 2026

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Guest Rachel Aanstad talks all about Shakespeare and his depiction of France in his plays.

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96 The Troubadours, Chapter 3: The Greats Nov 04, 2026

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Some of the greatest artists of all time remake music in Occitania.

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96: The Troubadours: Chapter 2: New Styles Oct 21, 2026

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The Troubadours give soul to song.

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96: The Troubadours Intro & Chapter 1 Oct 17, 2026

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The troubadours revolutionize music, art and humanity itself. With music provided by the Unicorn Ensemble!

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From France to Hungary with Ferenc Hüvös Sep 27, 2026

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A brief history of the Franco-Hungarian connections from Saint Martin to World War II

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History Podcasting in the World of AI Sep 14, 2026

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Straight from the heart from someone who believes storytelling is a sacred art.

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95: Mary Magdalene's Skull Aug 29, 2026

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Two holy sites claim ownership of Mary Magdalene's remains. Only one skull can be the genuine bone belonging to Mary Magdalene. What follows is an epic tale of faith, fraud and the remaking of the European mind.

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Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Aliza Luft Aug 15, 2026

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Dr. Aliza Luft discusses how high-ranking leaders in the French Catholic Church abandoned Jews during their hour of need during World War 2.

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94: La Ville Rose Aug 09, 2026

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We're talking all about one of France's greatest cities: Toulouse.

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The Maginot Line Reevaluated with Dr. Kevin Passmore Jul 31, 2026

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Was the Maginot Line a colossal failure or an unappreciated work of genius? Dr. Kevin Passmore breaks down its history and its role in France's strange defeat.

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