Franco-Friendly: A Marché Through French History
By A.J.
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.
Follow us on social media for regular updates, miscellaneous additional content, and whatever else we decide to do.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/francofriendly
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/franco_friendly/
REDDIT: reddit.com/r/FrancoFriendly/
Follow us on social media for regular updates, miscellaneous additional content, and whatever else we decide to do.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/francofriendly
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/franco_friendly/
REDDIT: reddit.com/r/FrancoFriendly/
Franco-Friendly: A Marché Through French HistoryJan 07, 2022
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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: youtube.com/channel/UCdU0x0iGmLPKTopeQKe1OlA
Jan 07, 202217:01
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
Aug 13, 202022:35
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.
Jun 29, 202016:54
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.
Jun 24, 202022:49
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.
Jun 15, 202011:18
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.
May 31, 202018:41
Episode 1: Early Gaul
On the flagship episode of Franco-Friendly, Early Gaul is discussed in detail along with Greek colonization in the Archaic period.
May 27, 202009:01