Posts – The French History Podcast

April 11, 2021

The Political Philosophy of Terror as read by Mickey Mouse

Two quick announcements. First, this month we are recommending you check out the podcast ReConsider. ReConsider covers timely and timeless social and political issues

April 8, 2021

Political Crisis in Racine’s “Phèdre” by Ainan Liu

Gary: Today’s special episode is by Ainan Liu. Ainan is a PhD candidate from the French and Italian Department at Princeton University. His research

culture, Early modern

April 2, 2021

The Art of Death by Dr. Kaylee Alexander

Gary Girod: Today’s special episode is by Dr. Kaylee Alexander. Dr. Alexander earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Art, Art History & Visual

art, modern

March 26, 2021

53 – The Kingdom of God

Gary: Quick announcement before we start the episode. The Intelligent Speech Conference is back. This April 24th top history podcasters like the History of England, Ben

medieval

March 15, 2021

52 – Charlemagne’s War Machine

Quick announcement before we start the episode. The Intelligent Speech Conference is back. This April 24th top history podcasters like the History of England,

March 6, 2021

Vaux-le-Vicomte: Power, Greed, Corruption and Versailles by Sophie Higgerson

Gary: Today’s special episode is by Sophie Higgerson. Sophie is a PhD student in the History of Art and Architecture at Brown University. Her

Early modern

February 26, 2021

51 – Charlemagne: Becoming an Emperor

In 476 the Germanic leader Odoacer overthrew Romulus Augustus, the last Roman Emperor in the West. Centuries passed as migrating peoples entered the previously

medieval

February 19, 2021

French Mythmaking of King Arthur by Aaron Kestle

Gary: Today’s special episode is by Aaron Kestle, a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University’s French Department. He is currently preparing a dissertation examining the

medieval

February 12, 2021

50 – Charlemagne: Conquering Europe

When last we left off King Charles of Francia became King of the Lombards, adding the northern half of the Italian peninsula to his

medieval

January 29, 2021

49 – Charlemagne: Becoming a King

49 – Charlemagne: Becoming a King Hey kids, want to hear about Charlemagne? [Intro Music] History is speckled with important individuals who dramatically

medieval

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