Episodes
57: The First Louis
How will Louis the Pious rule the great empire left by his legendary father Charlemagne?
Glory and Defeat: The Franco-Prussian War with Jesse Alexander and Ca…
A conversation on the Franco-Prussian War and an exciting project to bring it life!
The Poetry of Venantius Fortunatus
A dramatic readings of poems by the greatest poet of Merovingian Francia.
56: Charlemagne’s Legacy
What influence did Charlemagne have on Francia, Europe & the world?
Notre-Dame in Adaptation: Louise Bertin’s La Esmeralda by Emma Kavana…
Dr. Emma Kavanagh discusses a disaster of a play, and the incredible woman behind it.
55: Mapping the Heavens
The Franks are answering life's big questions: where does God live? What causes lightning? What is our place in the universe?
Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte by Matthew McDonald
Dr. Matthew McDonald tells the story of how one of Napoleon's generals became King of Sweden.
54: The Carolingian Renaissance
A classic episode about one of the greatest periods of learning, construction & art in European history.
The Political Philosophy of Terror as read by Mickey Mouse
“The Political Philosophy of Terror” a speech by Paris Deputy of the National Convention Maximilien Robespierre, delivered to the Convention 5 February 1794. Read, by Mickey Mouse.
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.
46 – France’s First Dynasty
A retrospective on France's 'First Dynasty.'