The Merovingians

Nelson
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A detailed historical podcast about the Merovingian dynasty of Francia.

  1. 2025-05-12

    The Changing World Outside

    Send a text The episode we talk about the changing world around the Frankish kingdoms. We get our first description of a Slavic state from a Frankish source, and talk about the interesting stories Frankish sources provide about the Lombard court.

    22 min

  2. 2025-04-30

    Court and Culture

    Send a text This episode is all about culture. How did cultural products play into the political game in the Frankish kingdoms? How did they affect the upper classes? What kind of works are we even talking about? In a place where politics is so dangerous everything that can be used to increase someone's power or influence will become dangerous as well. L'histoire des Francs et des Mérovingiens podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iw0uxGoZ9pM9ndH76jQHV?si=7e4862d84b114e08

    23 min

  3. 2025-02-11

    A New World

    Send a text This episode is all about the aftermath of Chlothar's victory and consolidation of the Frankish kingdoms. There was once again a single Merovingian in charge, and we will explore how he sought to establish his authority and how the elites of the kingdoms reacted to this new reality.

    23 min

  4. 2024-09-30

    The Death of Brunhild

    Send a text This episode we finally reach the end of Brunhild's story. She's been a major player in Merovingian politics for decades, but here her story ends as we enter a new period of Merovingian history.

    23 min

  5. 2024-06-27

    An End to the Brothers' War

    Send a text This episode will see the final phase of the conflict between the brother kings, Theudebert II of Austrasia and Theuderic II of Burgundy. Only one can be victorious. Who will come out on top? What will be the consequences for the Frankish kingdoms? What will happen to the loser?

    24 min

  6. 2024-05-27

    Holy Man, Unholy Woman

    Send a text This episode is about a conflict between Queen Brunhild and the popular holy man Columbanus. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this power hungry queen and strict Irish monk didn't get along and they fought to pull King Theuderic in different directions.

    30 min

  7. 2024-03-26

    Angry Kings

    Send a text In this episode we're going to talk about a failed marriage, jealous queens, angry kings, and an international coalition. Plus some Late Antique ethnicities, just for fun.

    21 min

  8. 2024-03-03

    Roman Mayors and Frankish Fears

    Send a text This episode focusses on discussions of ethnicity and their reality in the Merovingian period. Using Fredegar's discussion of the Frankish Bertoald and the Roman Protadius we'll look at pre-modern concepts of race and how they were used in Merovingian chronicles.

    26 min
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A detailed historical podcast about the Merovingian dynasty of Francia.

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  • Creator
    Nelson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Merovingians
  • Show Website
    The Merovingians