Episodes

A classic episode about one of the greatest periods of learning, construction & art in European history.

“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.

Ainan Liu details an important and historic play by the great Jean Racine.

Death might be permanent, but resting places are not. Learn about the unique way French people died by Dr. Kaylee Alexander.

Charlemagne wanted to create a righteous empire and changed Christianity forever.

An episode all about Charlemagne's military.

Sophie Higgerson talks about a mansion so grand it made King Louis XIV jealous and inspired Versailles.

Charlemagne was already a king. Now he ascends still further and becomes the first emperor in the west in centuries.

Aaron Kestle talks about how French mythmakers told stories of King Arthur and how he wasn't just an English hero.

Charlemagne launches wars in all directions and wins them all. Mostly.

Charlemagne and his brother vie for power, but only one will become a legend.

Dr. Chris Millington talks about the rise of the far-right in France during the 1920s-1930s.

Pepin the short seizes the throne and founds a new dynasty.

Arazoo Ferozan talks about Jewish merchant networks based in medieval Marseille.

What really happened at The Battle of Poitiers. Was it the cataclysm so many people think it was?

Dr. Chris Millington talks about the French Empire in WW2.

A retrospective on France's 'First Dynasty.'

Mike LaMonica talks all about French naval adventure-seekers in the 17th-18th centuries.

The House of Merovech ends with a whimper.

David A. Foulk tells the story of resistance hero Jean Moulin.

Dr. James E. Connolly talks about the Occupation in the Nord 1914 to 1918.

Clothar II and Dagobert I rule as the last great kings of Merovingian Francia.

A short episode on early medieval myths and medicine.

Patrick Higgins details the complex & contentious history of French Syria.