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A Little History

MDBP Productions
Hello there! My name is Matthew and for the past few years I have been working as a tour guide throughout France, and what with the lockdown and everything this podcast is my way of working from home. With this first series of “A Little History”, we will delve into the lives, mysteries and legends of some of the most iconic and inspirational people of France, with extracts from a series of books I am writing, covering the history of France, its regions and famous characters. I look forward to sharing their stories with you!!
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Episodes

Descartes

In this episode, we look into the life, work and extraordinary findings of one of the most famous philosophers of all time and the man who is widely credited with bringing philosophy into the modern age - Descartes.

Aug 31, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Charles de Gaulle

This week we take a closer look into what made Charles de Gaulle one of the greatest presidents, military leaders and possibly the most influential Frenchman of all time.

Aug 03, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Alfred Sisley and Impressionism

In this episode of Longwave, we discover the fascinating life and work of one of France’s least known painters, and one of the founding members of the Impressionist movement, Alfred Sisley.

Jul 27, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Trailer

Welcome to Longwave, a new history podcast in which I, Matthew Price, delve deep into the lives, legends and legacies of some of France’s most famous, and sometimes not so famous, characters from its past.

Jul 20, 202034 sec

Joan of Arc

For this first episode, we will be exploring the fascinating life and legacy of perhaps the most famous of France’s figures, none other than the patron saint of France itself, Joan of Arc.

Jul 20, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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