
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 289 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Straight from the heart from someone who believes storytelling is a sacred art.
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Two holy sites claim ownership of Mary Magdalene's remains. Only one skull can be the genuine bone belonging to Mary Magdalene. What follows is an epic tale of faith, fraud and the remaking of the European mind.
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Dr. Aliza Luft discusses how high-ranking leaders in the French Catholic Church abandoned Jews during their hour of need during World War 2.
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I was amazed to find out how much France changed the world. I especially enjoyed the series about the French-led first crusade.
Of all the podcasts I’ve followed over the years, this is the one I keep coming back to. Gary tells French history the way it deserves: thorough, well-sourced, and genuinely engaging, without ever dumbing it down. As a Dutchman with one foot in France, it has taught me more about the country I love than any book I’ve read. Easily my favourite podcast.
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
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.
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.
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A comprehensive weekly history show focusing on France from ancient times to the present, often featuring scholarly guests who illuminate topics like political structures, memory, violence, and transnational connections across the Atlantic world. Episodes blend deep archival detail with accessible storytelling, peppered by sponsor messages and occasional cross-promotions. Notable strengths include a consistently well-researched approach, use of guest experts, and a broad, cross-era sweep that helps listeners connect long-running themes in French history to contemporary culture and politics. Potential listeners who enjoy rigorous historical analysis, nuanced regional contrasts (e.g., Occitania), and transnational perspectives will likely fin... more
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Recent guests on The French History Podcast include:
1. Dr. Aliza Luft
2. Dr. Kevin Passmore
3. Paolo Aversa
4. Paul Gouvard
5. Maria Macauva
6. Dr. Scott Dominic Carpenter
7. Dr. Ashley Valanzola
8. Dr. Drew Flanagan
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