Bastille Day

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the days of the week are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5Visit http://sifpod.store/ to ... Show More

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why hot dogs are secretly incredibly fascinating. (Plus, a special message from Robert Brockway and Seanbaby, who founded 1900HOTDOG.com)Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on ... Show More

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why backgammon is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shir ... Show More

<p><em>Assassin's Creed Unity </em>starts by putting players at the heart of the Storming of the Bastille. It is one of the key events of the French Revolution and is known throughout the world. But it is fair to say that the name is better known than the event itself. Was it mor ... Show More

This week, Colin Jones explores the streets of Paris as the French Revolution grew pace; and an extract from a very special event at the British Library in celebration of Hilary Mantel.'The Revolutionary Temper: Paris, 1748-1789', by Robert Darnton'A Memoir of My Former Self: A L ... Show More

Happy Wednesday to all you Private Parters… welcome back to the podcast where nothing is off limits. It’s Hump Day, and to celebrate getting halfway through the week, we've got another bonus instalment for you all to enjoy.  This week, Jamie and Tom chat about their past lives be ... Show More

Hi everyone! France has a fascinating history and there aren't many people who appreciate it as much as today's guest, Diana from The Land of Desire Podcast.  She shares some of her favourite stories, tips, and hidden Paris treasures that she has picked up while making her amazin ... Show More

Please enjoy this bonus episode from The French History Podcast! Is it better to be a hero or great? What is the difference? What makes someone a hero or great in France? Pierre talks all about that and how to get into the Panthéon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ... Show More

<p>This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Bastille Day, national anthems, Nutella (and why it's pretentious), chocolate in France and the United States, cupcakes, San Francisco's Ferry Building, creating nice spaces, listener questions, and more.</p> <p>This episode ... Show More

<p>Airplane Drama, Bondage in Budapest plus Hector's Stand Up Comedy as Gaeilge</p><br><p><strong>If you enjoy our Thursday podcasts why not become a THL Member and get extra bonus episodes every Monday called "3 Pints Please", with all your Thursday THL episodes ad-free plus ins ... Show More

Listen to Anne-Sophie’s story about left-wing festival “La fête de l’Huma,” near Paris. What do you think of French en route? Let us know how we could improve! Follow this link that will guide you to our special survey: https://bit.ly/3iAH2js Merci ! You can also write us at podc ... Show More

Live from the Nerdland Festival in Belgium, Dan, James, Anna, and Andy discuss swords, sheep, Samurai and scientific studies.Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at a ... Show More