Melhores podcasts sobre French Revolution (2024)

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Special Episode: Christmas in Revolutionary France 28:17

9d ago28:17

28:17

Faced with the dechristianization campaign of 1793, Christmas looked very different in the French Republic! This episode explores how worship, traditions, and celebrations all changed enormously in revolutionary France. As always, thank you for your support of the show! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show…

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1.80 The Terror Begins 43:51

26d ago43:51

43:51

Compelled to make Terror the order of the day, the Convention decreed a series of emergency measures. From price controls to the arrest of all suspects, the principles of 1789 were temporarily suspended. The Terror had begun! This episode explores the Revolutionary Army, the Law of the General Maximum, and the Law of Suspects. It also examines the …

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1.79 Triumph of the Sans-Culottes 57:56

1M ago57:56

57:56

Make terror the order of the day! With news of Toulon's treason hitting a hungry capital, insurrection returns to Paris. Spurred on by the ultraradical factions, the people demand food and the means the seize it! This episode explores the last successful rising of the Parisian Sans-Culottes. From price controls to the Revolutionary Army, the popula…

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1.78 Divided Heights 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Clash of the Jacobin Giants! Eager to entrench his leadership of the ultra-radical movement, Hébert goes on the attack. Denouncing Danton and Montagnard moderates, the Hébertists also clash with Robespierre. With power struggles erupting over the Constitution and the Committee of Public Safety, the fracturing of the Mountain had begun! This episode…

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Joint Episode: Thomas Paine with History on Fire 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Explore one of the most unique and controversial Founding Fathers! Together with Historian Daniele Bolelli (History on Fire Podcast), this episode examines the life and impact of Thomas Paine. The conversation covers Paine's influential works, 'Common Sense’, 'Rights of Man’, and ‘The Age of Reason’, and highlights his pivotal role in the American …

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1.77 The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part II 51:51

3M ago51:51

51:51

Hunger returns to Paris! Plagued by shortages and inflation, the capital's Jacobins battle to maintain control. Amidst the unrest, the Enraged strike back! This episode explores the continuing power struggles between the Jacobins, the Hébertists, and the Enragés. It also unpacks the shifting policies of these factions as all try to retain the suppo…

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1.76 The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part I 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

The faction menace returns! The Enraged and the Jacobins battle for supremacy, while the Hébertists rise to challenge both! This episode explore The Manifesto of the Enraged, and the emergence of Jacques Hébert as a revolutionary leader. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 77 "The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part II" no…

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1.75 The Death of Marat 1:11:27

4M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Murder in the bathtub! Explore the most famous assassination of the French Revolution! From the motives of Charlotte Corday to the legacy of Jean-Paul Marat, this episode leaves unpacks it all! Bonus Content 1.75.1 The Cult of Marat A new Jesus?! Explore the crazy developments of the Cult of Marat! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and list…

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Episode Swap - History Daily 37:34

4M ago37:34

37:34

History Daily is another great history podcast that you might enjoy. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July 1969, when mankind r…

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Joint Episode: Let The Games Begin 1:39:13

5M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

It’s time for the French History Games! I team up with The Age of Napoleon and The Siècle to host a very special sporting event. Get ready for some controversial gold medal winners, and you can nominate your own! Nominate Your Winners & Feature on the Show! Keen to share your thoughts? Use the link below to nominate your own winners for the followi…

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1.74 The Constitution of 1793 1:14:58

5M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

An instrument of pacification. Fearful of civil war and another insurrection, the deputies of the National Convention (finally) create a constitution. Despite the fact it was never properly implemented, the Constitution of 1793 continues to shape our politics in the 21st century. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 75 "T…

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Bonus Episode: Federalist Revolts Questions & Answers 1:42

5M ago1:42

1:42

Was evacuating 30,000 civilians from Toulon even possible? What happens to Napoleon after the siege? How did Gironde respond to the purge of their deputies? These questions and more are explored in this fantastic bonus episode available exclusively for members of the Grey History Community! Listen Here The Grey History Community Help keep Grey Hist…

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1.73 Toulon V: Napoleon's Triumph 1:30:33

6M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

A tremendous victory and a terrible cost. Explore the trials and controversies of the siege of Toulon, and Napoleon’s great victory! Don't miss the Episode Extras! 1.73.1 The Evacuation of Toulon Thousands try to flee Toulon as the Republic’s armies advance. In the resulting chaos, scenes of misery and panic define the last hours of the siege. Hist…

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Joint Episode: The Art of Revolution 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

From lions to ghosts, this episode has it all! Host Will Clark and Gavin Whitehead (The Art of Crime Podcast) discuss six noteworthy examples of revolutionary art! You're in for a treat! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 73 "Toulon V: Napoleon's Triumph" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! Artwork Se…

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1.72 Toulon IV: The Siege of Toulon 1:06:10

6M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Having seized the port of Toulon, how were they going to keep it? That was the question which vexed the First Coalition. Mistakes were plentiful as both sides blundered their response. Amongst the chaos and bloodshed, a young Napoleon Bonaparte plotted his first victory. Episode Extras 1.72 Unwanted Help Explore potential allies for Toulon's defenc…

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1.71 Toulon III: Terror or Treason! 1:00:29

7M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

As the Federalist Revolts collapsed around them, the citizens of Toulon faced an unenviable choice: the Jacobins or the British. Their decision would shape the Republic, the Empire, and the entire history of Europe! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 72 "Toulon IV: The Siege of Toulon" now! Available for all True Revolu…

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1.70 Toulon II: A Harbour of Discontent 1:07:26

8M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Toulon's history is like no other. Defined by violence and contradictions, the presence of the mighty naval arsenal shaped every aspect of Toulon. This episode explores the town's history, it's struggles, and it's numerous deviations from the norm. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 71 "Toulon III: Terror or Treason!" n…

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1.69 Toulon I: The Flimsy Coalition and the Second Partition of Poland 1:20:41

8M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Toulon turns to treason. Placing its hopes in the First Coalition, the French rebels found an alliance crippled by mistrust and division. With the allies focused on their own self-interests, the war with France was often a secondary consideration compared to other territorial or commercial gains. This episode explore the dysfunctions of the First C…

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Joint Episode: Young Napoleon And Divided France with The Age of Napoleon 1:17:57

9M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Where was Napoleon prior to the Siege of Toulon? How had the revolution impacted his career and his native home of Corsica? What were Napoleon's experiences of the social schisms which gripped revolutionary France? All of this, and more, is explored in this fantastic episode with the Age of Napoleon podcast. Early Access Don't wait! Support the sho…

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1.68 Marseille: Fight and Flight 1:23:41

9M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

“To arms, Frenchmen, to arms!”. As Marseille rallied the country to revolt, the great port city achieved stunning success. Angered by the purging of the Girondins, and driven by its own internal divisions, Marseille marched on Paris to overthrow the Jacobin tyranny. Yet, despite “liberating” Avignon in July 1793, setbacks soon become insurmountable…

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1.67 Lyon IV: The Blame Game 4:24

9M ago4:24

4:24

With the bloodshed of Lyon's Terror mired in controversy, there's no shortage of grey to explore! Examine what motivated Collot d'Herbois to embrace bloody repression. Learn how the Committee of Public Safety responded to his divisive actions. Who is responsible for the excesses in the city, and why do historians bitterly disagree? These are just s…

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1.66 Lyon III: Liberated City 1:35:12

10M ago1:35:12

1:35:12

Confronted by the purge of the Girondins, the city of Lyon commences insurrection. The rebellion does not go to plan. Despite attempts at a negotiated solution, the city's revolt ends in horrific bloodshed. The Terror in Lyon permanently tarnishes the revolutionary project. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 67 "Lyon IV…

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1.65 Lyon II: Whose Revolution Is it Anyway? 1:09:44

10M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Insurrection arrives in the city of silk! Although consumed by the same factionalism which devoured the capital, Lyon charts a unique path in 1793. With an unusual twist to familiar developments, the scene was set for one of the most controversial acts of the Reign of Terror. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 66 "Lyon:…

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1.64 Lyon I: Royalist or Revolutionary? 1:14:34

11M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Famed for being a bastion of reaction, the Republic's second city was anything but. This episode explores Lyon's unique experience of the revolution, unpacking both it's conservative and revolutionary stages. A trailblazer for popular democracy, the history of Lyon is one of contradictions, misnomers, and copious amounts of silk. It's also one civi…

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Joint Episode: American Politics and the French Revolution with My History Can Beat Up Your Politics 1:27:39

11M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

How did the French Revolution shape American politics? Why did the French Revolutionaries diverge from the Americans? Did the American Revolution inspire revolutionaries across the Atlantic? In this fantastic episode with Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, we explore a range of intersections between the French Revolution and Ame…

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1.63 Caen: The North Rebels! 1:25:14

12M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Normandy and Brittany declare insurrection. Proclaiming their intention to march against the capital, a northern army was assembled to crush the anarchists in Paris. But, despite noteworthy successes, the Federalist Revolt of the North ended in disaster. Why did the Norman port of Caen become a key federalist stronghold? Did the insurrections pursu…

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1.62 The Federalist Revolts 1:16:09

1y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Outraged by the coup in the capital, insurrections erupted across the nation. With leading Girondins fleeing to the provinces, civil war was sure to follow. The Federalist Revolts had begun! This episode explores the national and local causes of the Federalist Revolts, as well as the meaning of federalism in the context of the French Revolution. It…

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Members Questions & Answers 14:13

1y ago14:13

14:13

Lafayette’s time in prison, opportunities for Louis XVI to escape his fate, debt jubilees in the modern world, and extrajudicial killings! These are just some of the great topics explored in this special bonus episode for the Grey History Community! You can access the full episode by supporting the podcast today! Full Members-Only Questions & Answe…

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1.61 The Purge of the Girondins Part III 1:12:50

1y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Facing setbacks and defeat, the insurrectionists of Paris recommitted to the cause. Surrounding the Convention with armed force, the deputies of the Convention are compelled to submit. On June 2 1793, the Girondins were purged, and French history was changed forever. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1.61 The Brave, Ironic and Chaotic Speech…

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Joint Episode: Napoleon in Egypt with History of Egypt Podcast 1:53:59

1y ago1:53:59

1:53:59

In this spectacular joint episode, Dominic Perry (The History of Egypt Podcast) and I team up to discuss the French Expedition to Egypt in 1798! We recap the revolutionary events that preceded the expedition, as well as the various motivations behind Napoleon's undertaking. We also explore what Europeans knew of Ancient Egypt before the invasion, a…

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1.60 The Purge of the Girondins Part II 1:17:00

1y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Insurrection! With deadlock paralysing the Convention, and the Commission of Twelve provoking the radicals of Paris, another journée consumed the capital. With the establishment of the Central Revolutionary Committee and the Évêché Assembly, the sections of Paris led a new uprising against the national representation. The Insurrection of 31 May 179…

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T-Shirt Giveaway November 2023 6:35

1y ago6:35

6:35

To celebrate Ridley Scott's new Napoleon film, I'm giving away 15 Grey History T-Shirts! 10 shirts will be randomly won by members of the Grey History Community. Another 5 will be randomly won by subscribers to the Grey History Newsletter. All Champions of the People and Heroes of the Revolution can also claim a shirt. To enter, subscribe to the Gr…

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1.59 The Purge of the Girondins Part I 1:20:21

1y ago1:20:21

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With the revolution paralysed by factional feuds, the people of Paris moved to break the deadlock. This episode explores the weeks immediately preceding the Purge of the Girondins, including how Brissot and his allies rallied support across the country. It also examines the differing opinions of historians in relation to the actions of the Girondin…

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Episode Swap - History Daily 22:40

1y ago22:40

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History Daily is another great history podcast that you might enjoy. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July 1969, when mankind r…

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Feedback Wanted: New Community Initiatives 5:41

1+ y ago5:41

5:41

The Committee of Public Literature and a Community Discord. These are just some of the ideas for new community initiatives, and I would love to hear your feedback! Please just reply to the associated post on Patreon, or message me directly on Patreon or Social Media. More feedback requests are also incoming! Community Discussion Space (Discord) Com…

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1.58 The Faction Menace 1:12:01

1+ y ago1:12:01

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Division and discord cripple the Convention as factional warfare consumes the deputies. Empowered with new legislation, and gripped by fears of conspiracies, the deputies begin to arrest and impeach their own. The struggle to the death has begun! Exclusive Episode Extras (Bonus Content) 1. The Arrest of the Duc d'Orléans 2. Danton's Secrets The Gre…

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Episode Swap - Pax Britannica 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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Pax Britannica is one of my favourite history podcasts. If you're looking for a great series on the English Civil Wars (and the British Empire more broadly), look no further! This episode swap features the trial of King Charles I. There's plenty of similarities and differences between this trial and that of Louis', so please enjoy! You can find Pax…

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1.57 The Institutions of Terror 1:10:17

1+ y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

With the French Revolution engulfed in crises, the deputies of the Convention (eventually) took action. New measures were introduced to crush the counter-revolution, measures which would become the hallmarks of the coming Reign of Terror. This episode explores the introduction of Representatives on Mission and the contentious re-establishment of th…

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Special Episode - Burke, Paine, & British Reactions to French Revolution 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Bastille Day Special! How did the British react to the outbreak of the French Revolution? Why is Edmund Burke considered a founding father of political conservatism? What did Thomas Paine say to cause his trial for seditious libel? These are just some of the questions explored in this special episode of Grey History created for The History of Engla…

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1.56 Fasting and Furious 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Multiple crises radicalise the sans-culottes of the capital, and a new ultra-radical movement emerges on the revolutionary left. Those associated with the Enragés rose to challenge the National Convention, as well as the Girondins and Jacobins who dominated it. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1.56.1 The Red Priest - Unpack the past of Jacq…

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1.55 Civil War in the Vendée 1:10:14

1+ y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

The revolutionaries are confronted with a new challenge in the west. Recruitment riots grip the nation, and in a region known as the Vendée, these disturbances fast became organised resistance. By June 1793, civil war consumed western France, and large swaths of the countryside were controlled by the Royal and Catholic Army. In this episode, we exp…

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1.54 Its Treason Then! 1:20:31

1+ y ago1:20:31

1:20:31

The war expands and disaster strikes. This episode explores the entry of England and Holland into the Revolutionary War, as well as the French invasion of the Dutch Republic in February 1793. As Belgium begins to break, the Austrians and the Prussians unleash a devastating counter-attack, crippling the French military and causing chaos behind the l…

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Joint Episode - French Intervention in the American Revolutionary War 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

Why did the French get involved in the American Revolutionary War? How did the French help the Americans? Why did relations deteriorate between the two nations in the subsequent years? All these questions and more are explored in this special joint episode with Mike Troy of the American Revolution podcast! Join Mike and me as we unpack the French i…

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Hospitalisation, Dengue Fever, and Delay 5:50

1+ y ago5:50

5:50

I have been very ill with a severe case of Dengue Fever. Although I am now out of the hospital, I have not been able to return to the podcast as quickly as I had hoped. Please bear with me while I recover! Episode 54 “It’s Treason Then!” is now available to all patrons, and will be released on the public feed as soon as possible. All patrons also h…

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1.53 The Advance of France 1:25:16

1+ y ago1:25:16

1:25:16

The crusade for universal liberty runs into problems. While some occupied territories demand annexation, others resist the encroachment on their traditional rights and privileges. To make matters worse, factionalism cripples the Executive council, while tensions rise between the National Convention and General Dumouriez. With division impacting bot…

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1.52 The Corsican Revolution & Milestone Celebration 6:21

2y ago6:21

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It's time to celebrate! As a thank you to everyone who has been helping spread the word about Grey History, the first bonus episode on the Corsican Revolution is temporarily available to everyone who signs up for the Grey History newsletter! Just provide your e-mail below and I'll send through the full-length bonus episode! immediately! SIGN UP HER…

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1.51 Questions & Answers Part II 50:45

2y ago50:45

50:45

In the second and final Q&A episode, we’ll be covering why the French revolutionaries didn’t take more inspiration from the American constitution. We'll also explore ways a more moderate revolution could have been successfully established, as well as discuss how support for the revolution changed over time. Finally, we'll unpack financial questions…

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1.50 Questions & Answers Part I 56:10

2y ago56:10

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We've hit Episode 50 and there are some amazing questions to celebrate! In this episode, we'll be exploring the role of Robespierre, key turning points in Louis XVI's reign, and some interesting historical hypotheticals. We'll also unpack the impact of Icelandic volcanic activity on the revolution as well as my research methodology. Thank you to ev…

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1.49 The Trial of the King Part IV 56:56

2y ago56:56

56:56

On 21 January 1793, Louis XVI was executed by the French Republic. How did the King live his final hours? What preparations were made to ensure the King could not escape? What impact did this monumental event have on the revolution at home and abroad? These are the questions that will be explored in the final part of the King's trial. Exclusive Bon…

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1.48 The Trial of the King Part III 1:10:44

2y ago1:10:44

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With problems besetting the young republic, the Convention had to end the contentious trial of Louis XVI. How would the trial proceed? Who would determine the King's guilt and punishment? When would the judgment take effect? These are just some of the many questions the deputies grappled with as they dealt with the King's conviction and sentencing.…

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