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Season 1 Episode 53
Why did the French get involved in the American Revolutionary War? How did the French help the Americans? Why did relations deteriorate between the t…
2 years, 8 months ago
Hospitalisation, Dengue Fever, and Delay
Season 1 Episode 53
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 quic…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Advance of France
Season 1 Episode 53
The crusade for universal liberty runs into problems. While some occupied territories demand annexation, others resist the encroachment on their trad…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Corsican Revolution & Milestone Celebration
Season 1 Episode 52
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 R…
2 years, 9 months ago
Questions & Answers Part II
Season 1 Episode 51
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…
2 years, 10 months ago
Questions & Answers Part I
Season 1 Episode 50
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 poin…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Trial of the King Part IV
Season 1 Episode 49
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 K…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Trial of the King Part III
Season 1 Episode 48
With problems besetting the young republic, the Convention had to end the contentious trial of Louis XVI. How would the trial proceed? Who would dete…
3 years ago
The Trial of the King Part II
Season 1 Episode 47
As the deputies proceed with the King's trial, a radical proposal upends the proceedings. Leading Girondins suggested "the appeal to the people", a n…
3 years ago
The Trial of the King Part I
Season 1 Episode 46
With the republic declared and foreign armies pushed back beyond the frontiers, the National Convention had no choice but to turn its attention to ju…
3 years, 1 month ago