The History of Paris

Hugo Kennedy
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A weekly history podcast, telling the story of Paris from ancient history to the present day.

  1. 2D AGO

    17. The Merovingian's Last Hurrah

    Chlothair the Younger and Dagobert were the last Merovingians to really control the Kingdom of the Franks and Paris. Before they go they promulgate laws and preside over the construction of the new Basilica of Saint Denis, with the help of a knife wielding saint.

    21 min

  2. FEB 3

    16. The Milk of Human Kindness

    Fredegund wins a famous victory with a tactic that would make Shakespeare proud. The civil wars that wrack Paris and the Kingdom of the Merovingians reach a bloody conclusion.

    22 min

  3. JAN 26

    15. The Queen is the Most Powerful Piece

    Bloody civil war wracks the Kingdom of the Franks, and Paris is a juicy prize. Two queens, Brunnhild and Fredegund fight it out.

    23 min

  4. JAN 19

    14. Why Won't Everyone Just Leave Me Alone?

    Monasticism, and the institutions that it creates, has had a huge impact on Paris's history, and in the mid 500s, some of the most important are founded.

    18 min

  5. JAN 5

    13. Clotilde

    Clotilde, the wife of Clovis, convinces him to convert to Christianity, and a new capital is announced.

    20 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    12. Clovis

    There is a new kid on the block. Clovis, King of the Franks is coming and Genevieve sets to work building a new church.

    20 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    11. The Fall of the Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire is falling and Attila the Hun meets his end. What does this mean for Paris and her people?

    18 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    10. Attila the Hun

    Attila the Hun crashes headlong into our story and Genevieve rises to the defense of the city of Paris.

    20 min
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A weekly history podcast, telling the story of Paris from ancient history to the present day.

Information

  • Creator
    Hugo Kennedy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hugo Kennedy
  • Show Website
    The History of Paris

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