The Land of Desire: French History and Culture

French history is wacky, wonderful - and seriously weird. If the only thing you know about French history is that you hated reading A Tale of Two Cities in high school, pour yourself a glass of pinot noir and get ready for a wild ride. Learn about the time France ran out of cows - and figured out how to eat zebras. Learn about the eccentric national hero keeping bees on top of the Louvre. Learn about the revolution which fought for brotherhood, equality, and a national holiday for marshmallows! New episodes every few weeks! /// Featured on iTunes Buzzed About, CBC/Radio-Canada, Bello Collective, and The Audit.
Wonderful show! (Also a fun fact)
07/27/2024
Firstly, I wanted to say that my wife and I absolutely love your show! (5 stars! Assuming I do this correctly) You truly make French history fun and we always look forward to listening. We hope all is well and that you’ll consider coming back soon. We truly miss you!! ^_^ Secondly, I wanted to share a fun fact with you. In light of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, I ended up finding your episode on the origins of the Olympics (episode 3). During the episode I realized that this year is the 100 year anniversary of the 1924 Paris Olympics where the guy who dreamed it up and helped it become what it is today retired, and it’s in Paris again 100 years later!! He wanted it to be something that outlived him, and it truly has inspired generation after generation even a century later. So, Happy 100!! :D I Thought you might like that, so I wanted to find a way to share. Hope to hear from you again soon. Wishing you all the best, Xander and Madisynne. :]
Fabulous
07/21/2023
Diana I love your style of storytelling. Will you be returning???
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07/14/2023
Happy Bastille Day. I miss this pod. Please return if you can. There’s nothing else this charming and specific.
Perfection!
06/20/2023
The perfect podcast for someone looking to know more about French culture, without the dry textbook feel. I am LOVING this!
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- CreatorDiana Stegall
- Years Active2016 - 2021
- Episodes74
- RatingClean
- Copyright© Diana Stegall
- Show Website
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