Episodes
Political Crisis in Racine’s “Phèdre” by Ainan Liu
Ainan Liu details an important and historic play by the great Jean Racine.
The Art of Death by Dr. Kaylee Alexander
Death might be permanent, but resting places are not. Learn about the unique way French people died by Dr. Kaylee Alexander.
53 – The Kingdom of God
Charlemagne wanted to create a righteous empire and changed Christianity forever.
52 – Charlemagne’s War Machine
An episode all about Charlemagne's military.
Vaux-le-Vicomte: Power, Greed, Corruption and Versailles by Sophie Hi…
Sophie Higgerson talks about a mansion so grand it made King Louis XIV jealous and inspired Versailles.
51 – Charlemagne: Becoming an Emperor
Charlemagne was already a king. Now he ascends still further and becomes the first emperor in the west in centuries.
French Mythmaking of King Arthur by Aaron Kestle
Aaron Kestle talks about how French mythmakers told stories of King Arthur and how he wasn't just an English hero.
50 – Charlemagne: Conquering Europe
Charlemagne launches wars in all directions and wins them all. Mostly.
49 – Charlemagne: Becoming a King
Charlemagne and his brother vie for power, but only one will become a legend.
The French Far Right in the 1920-1930s with Dr. Chris Millington
Dr. Chris Millington talks about the rise of the far-right in France during the 1920s-1930s.
48 – Between Giants
Pepin the short seizes the throne and founds a new dynasty.
Marseillais Jews and Inter-Faith Commercial Relations During the Ange…
Arazoo Ferozan talks about Jewish merchant networks based in medieval Marseille.
47 – The Battle of Poitiers
What really happened at The Battle of Poitiers. Was it the cataclysm so many people think it was?
France and its Empire during World War 2 with Dr. Chris Millington
Dr. Chris Millington talks about the French Empire in WW2.
French ‘Corsairing’ in the Americas during the War of the Spanish Suc…
Mike LaMonica talks all about French naval adventure-seekers in the 17th-18th centuries.
45 – The End of the Merovingian Dynasty
The House of Merovech ends with a whimper.
The Prefect’s Purse-String: Jean Moulin and the Rex Mission by David …
David A. Foulk tells the story of resistance hero Jean Moulin.
The Occupation of Northern France in WWI with Dr. James E. Connolly
Dr. James E. Connolly talks about the Occupation in the Nord 1914 to 1918.
44 – The Last Great Merovingian Kings
Clothar II and Dagobert I rule as the last great kings of Merovingian Francia.
43 – The Medieval Transformation Part 5: Medicine and Mythology
A short episode on early medieval myths and medicine.
Syria and the French Empire from WWI to Present by Patrick Higgins
Patrick Higgins details the complex & contentious history of French Syria.
42 – The Medieval Transformation Part 4: The Salic Law
The Franks most important law and the foundation of their society is discussed.
Before Trans: Three Incredible Lives with Dr. Rachel Mesch
Dr. Rachel Mesch discusses three 19th century Parisian writers who transgressed against gender norms.