Jennifer Yee
@jenwhy.bsky.social
Oxford prof. French and world cultures. Literature and visual arts & all things 19thC. Slow city cyclist. Don't ask me where I'm from, it takes too long to explain.
If you're a bit fed up with all the tinsel, mince pies and good cheer, what could be more seasonally appropriate than a 5-part podcast on Jack the Ripper? @theresthistory.bsky.social even claims to give a final answer to the mystery. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · The Rest Is History · 08/12/2025 · 57m
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December 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
If you're a bit fed up with all the tinsel, mince pies and good cheer, what could be more seasonally appropriate than a 5-part podcast on Jack the Ripper? @theresthistory.bsky.social even claims to give a final answer to the mystery. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
On the extraordinarily restless and varied life of the Guadeloupean writer Maryse Condé, including interviews with her and her husband/translator, #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Maryse Condé (1934-2024), écrire la vie, sans fards
Écrivaine, dramaturge, journaliste et professeure de littérature, Maryse Condé n’est devenue romancière qu’à 42 ans, quand elle a "pu troquer des drames de papier contre de vrais drames". Son œuvre es...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
On the extraordinarily restless and varied life of the Guadeloupean writer Maryse Condé, including interviews with her and her husband/translator, #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
The Parliamentarians banned Christmas (too Anglican, too close to Papery), but the Scots got there first. Seasonal shocker from @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social shows.acast.com/not-just-the...
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December 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The Parliamentarians banned Christmas (too Anglican, too close to Papery), but the Scots got there first. Seasonal shocker from @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social shows.acast.com/not-just-the...
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
Fairytales and performance magic were closely linked to the invention of special effects in early cinema. A sometimes sad #frenchpodcast docudrama about Georges Méliès. www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Georges Méliès, le magicien du cinéma
De 1896 à 1913, Georges Méliès, génial inventeur des effets spéciaux, réalisa plus de 500 films, aux titres plus loufoques les uns que les autres. Mais celui qui avait connu la gloire sera un jour rui...
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December 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Fairytales and performance magic were closely linked to the invention of special effects in early cinema. A sometimes sad #frenchpodcast docudrama about Georges Méliès. www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
One of the great social experiments of the modern era: the Paris Commune of 1871, so radical that it wanted local city government and protection for workers' rights (and some sought votes for women). Marx was an admirer. It all ended in bloodshed. Interesting 4-episode podcast with an overview.
What sparked the Paris Commune?
How did a starving Paris turn rebellion into a radical experiment?
Why did its 72-day revolution end in fire and blood?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social as they explore siege, uprising, bold reforms, and the “bloody week”.
How did a starving Paris turn rebellion into a radical experiment?
Why did its 72-day revolution end in fire and blood?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social as they explore siege, uprising, bold reforms, and the “bloody week”.
December 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
One of the great social experiments of the modern era: the Paris Commune of 1871, so radical that it wanted local city government and protection for workers' rights (and some sought votes for women). Marx was an admirer. It all ended in bloodshed. Interesting 4-episode podcast with an overview.
Aimé Césaire was a member of the Communist Party for 10 years and then departed with an eloquent and incendiary public declaration. On communism's uneasy relationship with anticolonialism, and the brilliant Césaire - a very interesting #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Aimé Césaire et le Parti communiste, un divorce dans le fracas des mots
Aujourd’hui dans Affaires sensibles : Aimé Césaire et le Parti communiste, un divorce dans le fracas des mots.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Aimé Césaire was a member of the Communist Party for 10 years and then departed with an eloquent and incendiary public declaration. On communism's uneasy relationship with anticolonialism, and the brilliant Césaire - a very interesting #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
If you're missing the exhibition on Colette at the Bibliothèque Nationale, here's a rather tepid critical response in this very short #Frenchpodcast. Apparently Colette wasn't perfect by 21stC standards. Surprise! qui l'eût cru? www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Critique expo : "Les Mondes de Colette" à la BNF François-Mitterrand
"Les Mondes de Colette" à la BnF François-Mitterrand explore la vie et l’œuvre de l’écrivaine à travers manuscrits, photographies et objets, révélant ses multiples facettes et ses univers littéraires.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
If you're missing the exhibition on Colette at the Bibliothèque Nationale, here's a rather tepid critical response in this very short #Frenchpodcast. Apparently Colette wasn't perfect by 21stC standards. Surprise! qui l'eût cru? www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
It's 1814-15 and the boundaries of Europe are being redrawn, with France slated to be the loser - but this is where that legendary French diplomacy, in the shape of the brilliant Talleyrand, steps in. #frenchpodcast with Thierry Lentz on his book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bCu...
Le congrès de Vienne : Napoléon et le monde, avec Thierry Lentz
YouTube video by Storiavoce, un podcast d'Histoire & Civilisations
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November 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It's 1814-15 and the boundaries of Europe are being redrawn, with France slated to be the loser - but this is where that legendary French diplomacy, in the shape of the brilliant Talleyrand, steps in. #frenchpodcast with Thierry Lentz on his book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bCu...
One of those trick questions for #Frhistory nerds to present to their students: 'Where was Anne d'Autriche from? (along with 'Who ruled France between Napoleon I and Napoleon III?') Find out in this enjoyable biography in a series of five mini #Frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Anne d’Autriche, comment la mère de Louis XIV est-elle devenue régente absolue ? : un podcast à écouter en ligne | France Inter
Quelle est la place d'Anne d'Autriche dans notre mémoire collective ? Avec Joël Cornette, cette série raconte la vie de cette jeune Espagnole timide et maltraitée qui va se métamorphoser en véritable ...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
One of those trick questions for #Frhistory nerds to present to their students: 'Where was Anne d'Autriche from? (along with 'Who ruled France between Napoleon I and Napoleon III?') Find out in this enjoyable biography in a series of five mini #Frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Interesting podcast on the experiences of two Tahitian travelers to Enlightenment Europe in the 18thC, Ahutoru in France and Mai in England (& some discussion of Loti's later Tahitian novel) with Antoine Lilti, on his new book. #Frenchpodcast #FrHistory
❗Tahiti aux lumières de l’Europe❗
🗣️ avec Antoine Lilti @college-de-france.fr @ehess.fr @crh.ehess.fr #GEHM ▶️ crh.ehess.fr/index.php?2443
📻France Culture, Émission "Concordance des temps"
📆Samedi 22/11/2025
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🗣️ avec Antoine Lilti @college-de-france.fr @ehess.fr @crh.ehess.fr #GEHM ▶️ crh.ehess.fr/index.php?2443
📻France Culture, Émission "Concordance des temps"
📆Samedi 22/11/2025
▶️ www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Tahiti aux lumières de l’Europe
À Tahiti, les Lumières rêvent et s’illusionnent. Antoine Lilti retrace la rencontre fascinante au XVIIIe siècle entre Polynésiens et Européens, où se mêlent curiosité ardente et profondes incompréhens...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Interesting podcast on the experiences of two Tahitian travelers to Enlightenment Europe in the 18thC, Ahutoru in France and Mai in England (& some discussion of Loti's later Tahitian novel) with Antoine Lilti, on his new book. #Frenchpodcast #FrHistory
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Today is Linguistics Day! CLiE, LAGB, BAAL & CUP are launching the “Why Linguistics” video competition. UG, PG, and ECR linguists can submit a 1-minute video on what linguistics is and why it matters by 1 Feb 2026 for a chance to win cash prizes and a CUP book voucher.
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today is Linguistics Day! CLiE, LAGB, BAAL & CUP are launching the “Why Linguistics” video competition. UG, PG, and ECR linguists can submit a 1-minute video on what linguistics is and why it matters by 1 Feb 2026 for a chance to win cash prizes and a CUP book voucher.
Sad to be missing the Louvre exhibition on Jacques-Louis David (died 1825). Here's a #frenchpodcast on him moving from avid Republican to Bonaparte-enthusiast, and painting all his figures naked even when he was going to put clothes on them later. #FRhistory shows.acast.com/storiavoce/e...
Qui était David, empereur des peintres ? avec David Chanteranne | Storiavoce
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November 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Sad to be missing the Louvre exhibition on Jacques-Louis David (died 1825). Here's a #frenchpodcast on him moving from avid Republican to Bonaparte-enthusiast, and painting all his figures naked even when he was going to put clothes on them later. #FRhistory shows.acast.com/storiavoce/e...
Are the Asterix and Obelix cartoons racist? Yes and no. Interesting discussion from @empirepoduk.bsky.social. I hadn't realised that Goscinny and Uderzo were first/second generation migrants, which adds a dimension to their patriotic myth-making.
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What's the colonial history of your favourite cartoons?
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🇫🇷Asterix and Obelix 🇫🇷 vs 🐘 Babar The Elephant🐘
What's the colonial history of your favourite cartoons?
In this episode...
🇫🇷Asterix and Obelix 🇫🇷 vs 🐘 Babar The Elephant🐘
November 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Are the Asterix and Obelix cartoons racist? Yes and no. Interesting discussion from @empirepoduk.bsky.social. I hadn't realised that Goscinny and Uderzo were first/second generation migrants, which adds a dimension to their patriotic myth-making.
George Orwell, a young man in what was then colonial Burma, was thoroughly depressed by his experience. The first in a brilliant mini-series on his life, political clairvoyance and dependence on his wives, from @empirepoduk.bsky.social Still my favourite podcast! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3...
302. Orwell: The Anti-Imperialist In India & Burma (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · Empire · 28/10/2025 · 40m
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November 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
George Orwell, a young man in what was then colonial Burma, was thoroughly depressed by his experience. The first in a brilliant mini-series on his life, political clairvoyance and dependence on his wives, from @empirepoduk.bsky.social Still my favourite podcast! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3...
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David Bellos, renowned scholar of French fiction and ‘totally brilliant translator,’ dies at age 80
www.princeton.edu/news/2025/11...
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David Bellos, renowned scholar of French fiction and ‘totally brilliant translator,’ dies at age 80
His work grappled with the tricky nature of interpreting between languages and embraced the potential of language itself to help us understand the human condition.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
David Bellos, renowned scholar of French fiction and ‘totally brilliant translator,’ dies at age 80
www.princeton.edu/news/2025/11...
www.princeton.edu/news/2025/11...
The 100 years war presented as a '200 years' war, and a key period in the formation of the French nation, in this pod on the book by @michaellivingston.com. Not the 'boys' own adventure' approach to Agincourt. #FRhistory podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/2...
200 Years' War - Michael Livingston
Podcast Episode · Gone Medieval · 07/11/2025 · 51m
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November 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The 100 years war presented as a '200 years' war, and a key period in the formation of the French nation, in this pod on the book by @michaellivingston.com. Not the 'boys' own adventure' approach to Agincourt. #FRhistory podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/2...
François 1er thought he could take on the Emperor Charles V - it all went pear-shaped at the battle of Pavia and the King of France was a prisoner in Spain until he swapped places with his young sons (the future Henri II among them). All in this podcast. #FRHistory podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/k...
King vs. Emperor: The Battle of Pavia, 1525
Podcast Episode · Not Just the Tudors · 03/11/2025 · 55m
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November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
François 1er thought he could take on the Emperor Charles V - it all went pear-shaped at the battle of Pavia and the King of France was a prisoner in Spain until he swapped places with his young sons (the future Henri II among them). All in this podcast. #FRHistory podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/k...
In 1980 the famous French intellectual Louis Althusser murdered his wife. It was treated as a 'crime passionnel', or something she agreed to, or his subconsious attempt to kill himself or his mother. Chilling story of a feminicide and cover-up. #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Louis Althusser, féminicide à l’Ecole normale supérieure
Aujourd’hui dans Affaires sensibles, Louis Althusser, féminicide à l’Ecole Normale Supérieure de la rue d'Ulm.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In 1980 the famous French intellectual Louis Althusser murdered his wife. It was treated as a 'crime passionnel', or something she agreed to, or his subconsious attempt to kill himself or his mother. Chilling story of a feminicide and cover-up. #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
So why exactly did French women have to wait until 1945 to get the right to vote? Entrenched resistance on left and right. Might they become 'virilisées', or just obey their husbands or the local priest? a #frenchpodcast that starts with Athena. podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/p...
Pourquoi les Françaises ont-elles attendu 1945 pour voter ? (L'intégrale)
Podcast Episode · Le fil de l'histoire · 02/11/2025 · 54m
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November 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
So why exactly did French women have to wait until 1945 to get the right to vote? Entrenched resistance on left and right. Might they become 'virilisées', or just obey their husbands or the local priest? a #frenchpodcast that starts with Athena. podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/p...
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Nottingham has one of the most vibrant and forward-looking departments of modern languages around. Music too. To cut them like this, leaving no chance for future rebuilding, is educational vandalism.
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Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Nottingham has one of the most vibrant and forward-looking departments of modern languages around. Music too. To cut them like this, leaving no chance for future rebuilding, is educational vandalism.
tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
A dramatic revisiting of the trial of Verlaine for shooting at his lover Rimbaud: they were reconciled and fled together but no one thought to dispose of the weapon. Oops. Setting the bar high for dysfunctional couples in this #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Rimbaud, Verlaine : le procès de Bruxelles
Aujourd’hui Affaires sensibles remonte le temps : Rimbaud Verlaine, le procès de Bruxelles
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November 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A dramatic revisiting of the trial of Verlaine for shooting at his lover Rimbaud: they were reconciled and fled together but no one thought to dispose of the weapon. Oops. Setting the bar high for dysfunctional couples in this #frenchpodcast www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
A rather chilling #frenchpodcast on Renaud Camus's coining of the term 'le grand remplacement' podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/l...
Le
Podcast Episode · Affaires sensibles · 18/10/2025 · 49m
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November 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A rather chilling #frenchpodcast on Renaud Camus's coining of the term 'le grand remplacement' podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/l...
Just back from a short trip to Bristol, where it seems people behaved very badly in 1824.
October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Just back from a short trip to Bristol, where it seems people behaved very badly in 1824.
The @empirepoduk.bsky.social series on the history of Gaza is up to the 1930s, with 'Bomber Harris' unleashing aerial bombing on civilian populations. I don't recommend listening to this while having dinner. But do listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...
299. Gaza: The Palestinian Revolt, The Black and Tans, & Bomber Harris (Part 9)
Podcast Episode · Empire · 15/10/2025 · 45m
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October 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The @empirepoduk.bsky.social series on the history of Gaza is up to the 1930s, with 'Bomber Harris' unleashing aerial bombing on civilian populations. I don't recommend listening to this while having dinner. But do listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...