Podcast Episodes

Community Poll: Topics for Total War!

Season 1 Episode 85

Vote Now! Total war is upon us! With the French armies in retreat, the Republic had no choice but to adapt. Developing a new era of modern warfare, the French army underwent radical transformations.

E…

Published on 7 months ago

Trial of the Girondins Part II

Season 1 Episode 83

Death to all traitors! This episode explores the controversial trial of the Girondins in October 1793. With limited evidence and endless accusations, leading Girondin deputies were guillotined en-mas…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trial of the Girondins Part I

Season 1 Episode 82

With the Queen dead, the Girondins were next. Condemned for every mishap and misfortune, dozens of deputies were sent to trial. In additional efforts to eliminate the menace, the Convention was purge…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trial of Queen Marie Antoinette

Season 1 Episode 81

With terror the order of the day, Queen Marie Antoinette is placed on trial. Accused of every crime imaginable, the nation’s anger is released upon the Austrian Monster. With Hébert accusing the Quee…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Special Episode: Christmas in Revolutionary France

Season 1 Episode 81

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 re…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Terror Begins

Season 1 Episode 80

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 suspen…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Triumph of the Sans-Culottes

Season 1 Episode 79

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 …

Published on 10 months ago

Divided Heights

Season 1 Episode 78

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 Robe…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Joint Episode: Thomas Paine with History on Fire

Season 1 Episode 78

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 co…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part II

Season 1 Episode 77

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 s…

Published on 11 months ago