The French History Podcast
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A podcast telling the history of France from 3 million years ago to present. https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/
Algerian legislators have declared France's colonization a crime, demanding restitution for property taken during its 130-year rule. France slammed the law as a “hostile act” threatening bilateral efforts to heal wounds of the past.
December 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Algerian legislators have declared France's colonization a crime, demanding restitution for property taken during its 130-year rule. France slammed the law as a “hostile act” threatening bilateral efforts to heal wounds of the past.
French President Emmanuel Macron issues a new statement defending Greenland's right to self-determination. He was one of several European leaders supporting Greenland's right to choose its own government even as US President Trump demands the country accept incorporation into the US.
December 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
French President Emmanuel Macron issues a new statement defending Greenland's right to self-determination. He was one of several European leaders supporting Greenland's right to choose its own government even as US President Trump demands the country accept incorporation into the US.
Faith in the US amongst its allies is collapsing. The majority in Canada & pluralities in Germany & France, see the US as a negative force in the world. This comes as the Trump administration has threatened to invade its allies Denmark & Canada & called for breaking up the EU.
December 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Faith in the US amongst its allies is collapsing. The majority in Canada & pluralities in Germany & France, see the US as a negative force in the world. This comes as the Trump administration has threatened to invade its allies Denmark & Canada & called for breaking up the EU.
A strange fact about current French president Emmanuel Macron (who turned 48 today): he is the youngest member of his household. His only children are stepchildren, both older than him.
December 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A strange fact about current French president Emmanuel Macron (who turned 48 today): he is the youngest member of his household. His only children are stepchildren, both older than him.
#OTD 21 December 1977 Emmanuel Macron was born. Alternating between civil service & investment banking, Macron won the presidency in the 2017 election. After Angela Merkel stepped down from her position as Chancellor of Germany many commentators see Macron as the leading figure in European politics
December 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#OTD 21 December 1977 Emmanuel Macron was born. Alternating between civil service & investment banking, Macron won the presidency in the 2017 election. After Angela Merkel stepped down from her position as Chancellor of Germany many commentators see Macron as the leading figure in European politics
Troops of the Indian Legion of the Waffen-SS guarding the Atlantic Wall in Bordeaux, France, 21 March 1944. The Indian Legion was a military unit raised during WW2, intended to serve as a liberation force for British-ruled India.
December 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Troops of the Indian Legion of the Waffen-SS guarding the Atlantic Wall in Bordeaux, France, 21 March 1944. The Indian Legion was a military unit raised during WW2, intended to serve as a liberation force for British-ruled India.
Do you accept transgender women as women? 57% of French people say 'yes.' The highest is Finland at 76%. The lowest is Poland at 37%. Credits in image.
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Do you accept transgender women as women? 57% of French people say 'yes.' The highest is Finland at 76%. The lowest is Poland at 37%. Credits in image.
France currently ranks #26 out of around 190 countries for gun ownership with roughly 19.6 firearms per 100 people; roughly 1 gun for every 5 people. France has a very high rate of gun ownership, above the 15.9 per 100 average of the EU & more than any of its neighbors except Switzerland.
December 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
France currently ranks #26 out of around 190 countries for gun ownership with roughly 19.6 firearms per 100 people; roughly 1 gun for every 5 people. France has a very high rate of gun ownership, above the 15.9 per 100 average of the EU & more than any of its neighbors except Switzerland.
Which country produces the planes that European countries use? Most European countries rely on American tech, but as the US threatens to invade Denmark (Greenland) and Canada, European countries are increasingly collaborating on their own planes or buying French ones.
December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Which country produces the planes that European countries use? Most European countries rely on American tech, but as the US threatens to invade Denmark (Greenland) and Canada, European countries are increasingly collaborating on their own planes or buying French ones.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." -Oscar Wilde.
Perhaps fitting that Washington D.C., which was modelled after the Palace of Versailles, should have an Arch that is a knock-off of Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe.
Perhaps fitting that Washington D.C., which was modelled after the Palace of Versailles, should have an Arch that is a knock-off of Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe.
December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." -Oscar Wilde.
Perhaps fitting that Washington D.C., which was modelled after the Palace of Versailles, should have an Arch that is a knock-off of Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe.
Perhaps fitting that Washington D.C., which was modelled after the Palace of Versailles, should have an Arch that is a knock-off of Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe.
Mass shootings (4+ victims) by country so far in 2025:
France: 9
Germany: 3
Italy: 4
UK: 3
Australia: 2
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
United States: 383
France: 9
Germany: 3
Italy: 4
UK: 3
Australia: 2
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
United States: 383
December 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Mass shootings (4+ victims) by country so far in 2025:
France: 9
Germany: 3
Italy: 4
UK: 3
Australia: 2
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
United States: 383
France: 9
Germany: 3
Italy: 4
UK: 3
Australia: 2
Japan: 0
South Korea: 0
United States: 383
Haitians started the end of modern-day slavery when they overthrew the French. Haitians later supported Latin Americans in their revolutions when they banned slavery. Many non-white people banned slavery before Europeans. But Musk won't listen since he's an open white supremacist.
December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Haitians started the end of modern-day slavery when they overthrew the French. Haitians later supported Latin Americans in their revolutions when they banned slavery. Many non-white people banned slavery before Europeans. But Musk won't listen since he's an open white supremacist.
In France billionaires pay a lower percentage of their income than the poorest workers. Furthermore, billionaires in the US, Netherlands, Spain and Brazil pay much less than lawyers, doctors & other high-paid professionals.
December 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In France billionaires pay a lower percentage of their income than the poorest workers. Furthermore, billionaires in the US, Netherlands, Spain and Brazil pay much less than lawyers, doctors & other high-paid professionals.
153 countries voted to protect international aid workers from violence. The US was the only country to vote 'no.' The stated reason by the State Department is that it is a ploy to advance 'radical gender ideology.' You cannot make this shit up.
December 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
153 countries voted to protect international aid workers from violence. The US was the only country to vote 'no.' The stated reason by the State Department is that it is a ploy to advance 'radical gender ideology.' You cannot make this shit up.
POV: A French person wins 'Game of the Year' at the Game Awards. (Congrats to French studio Sandfall Interactive for their masterpiece: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!)
December 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
POV: A French person wins 'Game of the Year' at the Game Awards. (Congrats to French studio Sandfall Interactive for their masterpiece: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!)
#OTD 12 December 2015 Leaders from nearly every country signed the Paris Accords, promising to limit greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the destruction of the enviroment through human-caused climate change. Since then no country has met its pledges, ensuring global devastation.
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#OTD 12 December 2015 Leaders from nearly every country signed the Paris Accords, promising to limit greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the destruction of the enviroment through human-caused climate change. Since then no country has met its pledges, ensuring global devastation.
Breaking news: The Trump Administration plots to destroy the European Union & replace the G7 with a 'Core 5' that includes Russia & China. This is a stunning move away from free democracy & towards authoritarian dominance by the great powers.
December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Breaking news: The Trump Administration plots to destroy the European Union & replace the G7 with a 'Core 5' that includes Russia & China. This is a stunning move away from free democracy & towards authoritarian dominance by the great powers.
Warning to French tourists to the US: US customs is poised to require French & other visitors to turn over their social media data to ensure visitors conform with the current administration's ideology. In March a French scientist working for CERN was denied entry for criticizing President Trump.
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Warning to French tourists to the US: US customs is poised to require French & other visitors to turn over their social media data to ensure visitors conform with the current administration's ideology. In March a French scientist working for CERN was denied entry for criticizing President Trump.
Honestly, French people would use any excuse to riot, it's what makes them wonderful.
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Honestly, French people would use any excuse to riot, it's what makes them wonderful.
For three years the countries of Europe & the US equally supported Ukraine. Since Trump became president the US has abandoned Europe, which now stands alone against Russia. Credit to Statista for the chart.
December 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For three years the countries of Europe & the US equally supported Ukraine. Since Trump became president the US has abandoned Europe, which now stands alone against Russia. Credit to Statista for the chart.
On 5 December 2025, 116 countries voted to make 14 December 'International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.' Most former colonial countries (including France) abstained. Only the USA & Israel voted against a day to recognize the evils of colonialism.
December 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
On 5 December 2025, 116 countries voted to make 14 December 'International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.' Most former colonial countries (including France) abstained. Only the USA & Israel voted against a day to recognize the evils of colonialism.
This gets shared all the time on social media: Belgium's government asked for a plant on their border as France and Belgium share the electricity production from it.
December 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This gets shared all the time on social media: Belgium's government asked for a plant on their border as France and Belgium share the electricity production from it.