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The French History Podcast

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.© 2022 The French History Podcast Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • 95: Mary Magdalene's Skull

    95: Mary Magdalene's Skull
    Aug 29 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Aliza Luft

    Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Aliza Luft
    Aug 15 2026
    Dr. Aliza Luft discusses how high-ranking leaders in the French Catholic Church abandoned Jews during their hour of need during World War 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • 94: La Ville Rose

    94: La Ville Rose
    Aug 9 2026
    We're talking all about one of France's greatest cities: Toulouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
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I have been highly impressed by the temporal relevance of episodes like Notre Dame and the historical detail that helps contextualize French influence around the world.

Great guest speakers are regularly featured and the host is knowledgeable in ways few are.

Exceptional!

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I recommend this to anyone interested in French or European history. Each segment is both broad and deep enough to keep you listening.

From an American historian living in France

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