The French History Podcast

288 épisodes

95: Mary Magdalene's Skull
29/08/2026 | 1 h 10 min
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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Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Aliza Luft
15/08/2026 | 50 min
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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94: La Ville Rose
09/08/2026 | 50 min
We're talking all about one of France's greatest cities: Toulouse.
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The Maginot Line Reevaluated with Dr. Kevin Passmore
31/07/2026 | 49 min
Was the Maginot Line a colossal failure or an unappreciated work of genius? Dr. Kevin Passmore breaks down its history and its role in France's strange defeat.
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93: The Republic of Toulouse
24/07/2026 | 29 min
Toulouse dominates Occitania but who will control Toulouse?
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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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