The French History Podcast
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A podcast telling the history of France from 3 million years ago to present. https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/
Map of NATO countries by number of those who died in Afghanistan answering America's call to aid following the 9/11 attacks. 90 French soldiers died out of 23,200 who fought in defense of the United States.
January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Map of NATO countries by number of those who died in Afghanistan answering America's call to aid following the 9/11 attacks. 90 French soldiers died out of 23,200 who fought in defense of the United States.
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” ― George Orwell, 1984
January 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” ― George Orwell, 1984
French wine & champagne to triple in price for Americans? Trump threatens 200% tariff in retaliation for Macron not donating $1 billion to his 'Board of Peace' which includes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
January 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM
French wine & champagne to triple in price for Americans? Trump threatens 200% tariff in retaliation for Macron not donating $1 billion to his 'Board of Peace' which includes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Too good not to share. If humanity doesn't destroy itself for the dumbest reasons our kids might inherit some glorious memes.
January 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Too good not to share. If humanity doesn't destroy itself for the dumbest reasons our kids might inherit some glorious memes.
Breaking news! US president Trump announces 10% tariffs on France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK the Netherlands and Finland as punishment for sending troops to defend Greenland against US invasion.
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Breaking news! US president Trump announces 10% tariffs on France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK the Netherlands and Finland as punishment for sending troops to defend Greenland against US invasion.
French soldiers are now preparing to defend Greenland from invasion by the United States. What insanity we're living in that the US is gearing up to launch WW3 against its own allies...
January 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
French soldiers are now preparing to defend Greenland from invasion by the United States. What insanity we're living in that the US is gearing up to launch WW3 against its own allies...
Would the leader of your country ride into battle if necessary?
January 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Would the leader of your country ride into battle if necessary?
Michel Foucault: Demonstration in support of immigrant workers , Paris (1973)
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Michel Foucault: Demonstration in support of immigrant workers , Paris (1973)
France's Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs response to Elon Musk's accusation that the UK is fascist. Yes, this is real:
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
France's Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs response to Elon Musk's accusation that the UK is fascist. Yes, this is real:
Protesting is fun!
January 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Protesting is fun!
The Beatles pose as Frenchmen, 1960s
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Beatles pose as Frenchmen, 1960s
The G7 summit, a gathering of many of the world's top economies to coordinate global strategy, is being rescheduled so Trump can host a UFC fight on the White House lawn. What is this timeline?
January 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The G7 summit, a gathering of many of the world's top economies to coordinate global strategy, is being rescheduled so Trump can host a UFC fight on the White House lawn. What is this timeline?
How many citizens were killed by police in each country between 2010-2019:
Canada: 305
France: 233
Germany: 100
Australia: 53
United Kingdom: 22
United States: 15,008
Canada: 305
France: 233
Germany: 100
Australia: 53
United Kingdom: 22
United States: 15,008
January 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
How many citizens were killed by police in each country between 2010-2019:
Canada: 305
France: 233
Germany: 100
Australia: 53
United Kingdom: 22
United States: 15,008
Canada: 305
France: 233
Germany: 100
Australia: 53
United Kingdom: 22
United States: 15,008
In difficult times be strong enough to stand and compassionate enough to help others who cannot.
January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
In difficult times be strong enough to stand and compassionate enough to help others who cannot.
Napoleon, you had a good run. Apparently the Arc de Trump will be even better than the Arc de Triomphe
January 7, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Napoleon, you had a good run. Apparently the Arc de Trump will be even better than the Arc de Triomphe
#OTD 6 January 1412 Joan of Arc was born, according to tradition. Claiming to see visions from God, she played a major role in rallying French forces to victory over the English, turning the tide in the Hundred Years' War.
January 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
#OTD 6 January 1412 Joan of Arc was born, according to tradition. Claiming to see visions from God, she played a major role in rallying French forces to victory over the English, turning the tide in the Hundred Years' War.
Mass shootings (defined as: 4+ killed or injured in one shooting incident) in 2025 by country:
France: 9
Italy: 4
Canada: 4
Germany: 3
UK: 3
Spain: 3
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
USA: 406
France: 9
Italy: 4
Canada: 4
Germany: 3
UK: 3
Spain: 3
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
USA: 406
January 5, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Mass shootings (defined as: 4+ killed or injured in one shooting incident) in 2025 by country:
France: 9
Italy: 4
Canada: 4
Germany: 3
UK: 3
Spain: 3
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
USA: 406
France: 9
Italy: 4
Canada: 4
Germany: 3
UK: 3
Spain: 3
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
USA: 406
Protest in France against the US-led invasion of Iraq, 12 October 2002
January 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Protest in France against the US-led invasion of Iraq, 12 October 2002
Or with stealth bombers
January 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Or with stealth bombers
Parisians bathe in front of the Eiffel Tower, 1980s.
January 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Parisians bathe in front of the Eiffel Tower, 1980s.
It's been a rough year for France & the world, but one positive for France is that Trump's tariffs have caused investors to flee the US for other markets. US stocks usually outperform other markets but in 2025 they were near the bottom of the developed world.
January 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
It's been a rough year for France & the world, but one positive for France is that Trump's tariffs have caused investors to flee the US for other markets. US stocks usually outperform other markets but in 2025 they were near the bottom of the developed world.
#OTD 1 January 1769 Marie-Louise Lachapelle was born. She became head of obstetrics at the Hôtel-Dieu, the oldest hospital in Paris. She published textbooks about women's bodies, gynecology & obstetrics. Lachapelle is generally regarded as the mother of modern obstetrics.
January 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
#OTD 1 January 1769 Marie-Louise Lachapelle was born. She became head of obstetrics at the Hôtel-Dieu, the oldest hospital in Paris. She published textbooks about women's bodies, gynecology & obstetrics. Lachapelle is generally regarded as the mother of modern obstetrics.
