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Franco-Friendly: A Marché Through French History

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/
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Episodes

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: https://youtube.com/channel/UCdU0x0iGmLPKTopeQKe1OlA

Jan 07, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 7

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, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 6

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, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 5

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 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 2

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, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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