Episodes
July 3, 2021
The Poetry of Venantius Fortunatus
A dramatic readings of poems by the greatest poet of Merovingian Francia.
June 25, 2021
56: Charlemagne’s Legacy
What influence did Charlemagne have on Francia, Europe & the world?
June 18, 2021
Notre-Dame in Adaptation: Louise Bertin’s La Esmeralda by Emma Kavanagh
Dr. Emma Kavanagh discusses a disaster of a play, and the incredible woman behind it.
June 12, 2021
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?
June 4, 2021
Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte by Matthew McDonald
Dr. Matthew McDonald tells the story of how one of Napoleon's generals became King of Sweden.
May 28, 2021
54: The Carolingian Renaissance
A classic episode about one of the greatest periods of learning, construction & art in European history.
April 11, 2021
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.
April 9, 2021
Political Crisis in Racine’s “Phèdre” by Ainan Liu
Ainan Liu details an important and historic play by the great Jean Racine.
April 3, 2021
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.
March 27, 2021
53 – The Kingdom of God
Charlemagne wanted to create a righteous empire and changed Christianity forever.
March 7, 2021
Vaux-le-Vicomte: Power, Greed, Corruption and Versailles by Sophie Higgerson
Sophie Higgerson talks about a mansion so grand it made King Louis XIV jealous and inspired Versailles.
Feb. 27, 2021
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.
Feb. 20, 2021
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.
Feb. 12, 2021
50 – Charlemagne: Conquering Europe
Charlemagne launches wars in all directions and wins them all. Mostly.
Jan. 30, 2021
49 – Charlemagne: Becoming a King
Charlemagne and his brother vie for power, but only one will become a legend.
Jan. 23, 2021
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.
Jan. 9, 2021
Marseillais Jews and Inter-Faith Commercial Relations During the Angevin Dynasty by Arazoo Ferozan
Arazoo Ferozan talks about Jewish merchant networks based in medieval Marseille.
Jan. 2, 2021
47 – The Battle of Poitiers
What really happened at The Battle of Poitiers. Was it the cataclysm so many people think it was?
Dec. 13, 2020
France and its Empire during World War 2 with Dr. Chris Millington
Dr. Chris Millington talks about the French Empire in WW2.
Nov. 14, 2020
French ‘Corsairing’ in the Americas during the War of the Spanish Succession by Mike LaMonica
Mike LaMonica talks all about French naval adventure-seekers in the 17th-18th centuries.
