A Brief History of the Knights Templar in France, Episode 333
Knights Templar have a romanticized and exotic imagery attached to them. But reality is different from the lore that surrounds them. Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin talk about it in this episode of the podcast.
The Inauguration of the Paris Metro, Episode 326
Let's talk about the inauguration of the Paris metro in 1900. How it went, why there was opposition to it and how it was a great success.
The Life and Times of Louis Pasteur, Episode 319
In this episode of the podcast we discuss the life and times of Louis Pasteur and his numerous contributions to science and medicine.
Aigues-Morte the Fortified City, Episode 313
On today's podcast, Annie and Elyse take you to the lovely walled city of Aigues-Morte in the Camargue. Louis IX created Aigues-Morte in the marshland as a jumping point to his crusades.
Remembering the Spanish Flu and WW1, Episode 310
The Spanish flu was a terrible end to WW1. In this episode Annie and Elyse recap the history of this pandemic and compare it to what we're experiencing in 2020 with Covid-19. Annie also recommends a book about Eugene Jacques Bullard, a French-American hero of WW1
French Kings and the Catholic Church, Episode 305
How did France go from calling itself "the eldest daughter of the Catholic church" to the total rejection of the church by the leaders of French Revolution? Let's talk about it!
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a Place of Refuge, Episode 301
Are you interested in discovering WW2 sites in France? This episode about Le Chambon-sur-Lignon takes us to a place where wonderful things happened during the Second World War, which is sometimes hard it find!
An Overview of Haute Couture in Paris, Episode 291
Calling all fashionistas! In this episode you'll learn how haute couture became so big in Paris. It turns out this is not exactly a new trend!
Les Grands Magasins in Paris, Episode 287
Did you ever wonder how the big department stores in Paris came about? It turns out that it's a great dive into French history and the history of the emancipation of women too!
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, Episode 269
What does it mean to be a UNESCO World Heritage site? Why do some places in France have the label and others don't?