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The French History Podcast

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A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.

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Latest Episodes

Why is France's head-chopping machine named after someone who didn't invent or use it? Find out!

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Dr. Scott Carpenter talks about the historic Franco-American connections & why we should Make America French Again.

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We cover a number of great ladies of medieval Occitania.

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Dr. Ashley Valanzola discusses how seven women's experiences in the Holocaust and its commemoration.

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Recent Guests

Paolo Aversa
Professor of strategy, King's College London
King's Business School
Episode: Naming the Guillotine with Drs. Paolo Aversa & Paul Gouvard
Paul Gouvard
Assistant Professor, SSEC Business School; researcher in evaluation of organizations
SSEC Business School
Episode: Naming the Guillotine with Drs. Paolo Aversa & Paul Gouvard
Maria Macauva
Researcher focused on innovation, creativity and institutional change
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
Episode: Naming the Guillotine with Drs. Paolo Aversa & Paul Gouvard
Dr. Scott Dominic Carpenter
Professor of French literature and culture
Carleton College
Episode: Make America French Again with Dr. Scott Carpenter
Dr. Ashley Valanzola
Author of When She Remembered, Seven Women Who Transformed French Holocaust Memory
Clark University (Assistant Professor of History, Holocaust Pedagogy and Anti-Semitism Studies)
Episode: Jewish Women & the Memory of the Holocaust with Dr. Ashley Valanzola
Dr. Drew Flanagan
Assistant Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Episode: Civilizing Germany? The French Occupation of Germany with Dr. Drew Flanagan
James Giesler
Author, Francisco de Saavedra's American Revolutionary War
Author, Francisco de Saavedra's American Revolutionary War
Episode: Working together: Spain & France in the American Revolutionary War with James Giesler
Christopher Hodson
Associate professor of history at Brigham Young University; author of The Acadian Diaspora in 18th century history
Brigham Young University
Episode: France on the High Seas with Dr.s Christopher Hodson & Brett Rushforth
Brett Rushforth
Editor-in-chief of the Huntington Library Quarterly; author of Bonds of Alliance
Huntington Library; University of Oregon; College of William and Mary
Episode: France on the High Seas with Dr.s Christopher Hodson & Brett Rushforth

Host

Gary Girod
Host of The French History Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 848 ratings
  • Gary is a pro!

    Stumbled upon this treasure trove after a week of galloping through prehistoric, Medieval, Roman, and WWII sites in Bretagne and realizing the internal timelines of my French husband and I were a mess. Our visit to the Carn de Barnenez led me to this podcast and I’ve been hooked for months. Gary’s start at the very beginning approach is excellent and helps to make a lot of unconnected books and visits make a lot more sense. His guest podcasters are also great. I’ve learned so much and continue t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WooComputerGirl
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent Deep Dive Yet Concise

    Excellent deep dive yet Gary is still perfectly concise. He explains events in Gaul and France, with a nod to broader world events. Wonderful voice and sense of humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueBird867
    United States3 months ago
  • When!

    Are you going to make an episode that continues the narrative soon? the last one I saw was during the reign of Philip ll Augustus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lil Phez
    United States4 months ago
  • Life lessons

    I LOVE the FHP. Gary’s passionate and methodical research and love of French culture and language make this a must for anyone who truly desires to understand what makes France tick. I have learnt so much not only about France but European and world history, it’s hard to pinpoint one strand or episode. Hint: order it from oldest to new and start from the first episode to get the most of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TempliereSP
    Australia8 months ago
  • Wonderfully researched and dictated!

    Great show with a wonderful host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Fakename
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise rigorous research and knowledgeable hosts, with many noting engaging storytelling and clear expertise.
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A few listeners critique perceived biases or political overtones in some episodes.

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#240
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#249
Germany/History
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#93
Sweden/History
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#159
Ukraine/History
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#209
Russia/History
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#219
Israel/History

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Make America French Again with Dr. Scott Carpenter
Q: How has French culture influenced American political imagery and vice versa?
The guest outlines a long history from Enlightenment ideas shaping the American Revolution to modern expressions like presidential symbolism and pop culture, noting mutual fascination and occasional friction.
Make America French Again with Dr. Scott Carpenter
Q: Can you explain what Make America French Again is trying to accomplish beyond satire?
Dr. Carpenter explains MAFA as a project that uses humor and historical analogy to examine the complex relationship between France and the United States, emphasizing shared entanglements and cultural influence rather than a simple political stance.
Working together: Spain & France in the American Revolutionary War with James Giesler
Q: What does this story reveal about the broader Atlantic world during the war?
The narrative shows a highly interconnected Atlantic world where Mexican silver, Havana's provisioning, Caribbean trade, and cross-continental diplomacy worked together to sustain the war effort against Britain, underscoring how American independence was supported by a global chain of people, money, and ships.
Working together: Spain & France in the American Revolutionary War with James Giesler
Q: How did Saavedra personally influence the war effort and what were his major contributions?
Saavedra's involvement spanned administration, military logistics, and finance; he connected the Cuban-based naval and financial networks with French campaigns, helped coordinate actions through Galvez, and ultimately played a role in sustaining both fleets and land operations across the Atlantic theater.
Working together: Spain & France in the American Revolutionary War with James Giesler
Q: What brought you to this project and the sources you used to write this book?
The author explains that his master's research in Seville, coupled with extensive archival work in Spanish, French, and Caribbean archives, led him to focus on Saavedra as a crucial but understudied link between Spain and France in the war, with a broader aim of showing how empire-wide logistics and diplomacy supported North American independence.

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The show consistently centers on French history through a wide lens, from medieval Provence and culinary movements to Atlantic world connections, colonialism, and late-20th-century social change. Guests are often scholars and authors who bring deep archival research, interdisciplinary angles, and narrative storytelling to complex topics such as empire, revolution, gender, and Franco-German relations. A notable strength is the breadth of subjects, which ranges from rigorous academic analyses to culturally themed explorations, frequently featuring guest experts and authors who illuminate lesser-known angles of French history. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, detail-rich episodes that connect historical events to contemporary culture... more

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2. Paul Gouvard
3. Maria Macauva
4. Dr. Scott Dominic Carpenter
5. Dr. Ashley Valanzola
6. Dr. Drew Flanagan
7. James Giesler
8. Christopher Hodson

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