7 episodes
Franco-Friendly: A Marché Through French History A.J.
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Host AJ Abdel-Rahman is here to guide you through all of France's (known) history or waste a lot of time trying! Tune in to hear about figures ranging from Vercingetorix to De Gaul and learn why Marie Antoinette *really* got beheaded.
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Episode 7: A Tale of Two Rois
In this episode, we discuss the dual-kings Louis and Carloman, as well as their untimely demises. In the process, key players of future episodes will get the chance to be introduced YouTube link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCdU0x0iGmLPKTopeQKe1OlA
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Episode 6: A House Divided
After a brief hiatus, host AJ returns to discuss the children (and grandchildren) of late emperor Louis the Pious as a way of finishing his time covering the Carolingian Empire in Depth
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Episode 5: The Heirs of Rome
In today's installment of Franco-Friendly, we continue with the lineage of Charlemagne, exploring the lives of his son and heir Louis as well as Louis' own children.
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Episode 4: Charlemagne, Emperor of the Romans
In today's episode of Franco-Friendly, we discuss the rise of the Franks and the kingdoms of Clovis and Karl the Great, or Charlemagne.
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Episode 3: Roman Gaul; a Day in the Life
In this episode of Franco-Friendly, we explore the life of a Roman blacksmith in provincial Gaul and go through a mock itinerary of his day.
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Episode 2: Caesar's Prize
In this episode of Franco-Friendly, our host describes Roman relations with Gaul and Julius Caesar's conquest of the Gaulic people. In addition, failed attempts at rebellion by Ambiorix and Vercingetorix are described.
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