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Hosted by Grey History (William Clark) · history · EN · 153 episodes
History isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French Revolution and Napoleon enthusiasts? Then Grey History The French Revolution and Napoleon is the history podcast for you! In the first 12 episodes, we explore the origins of the French Revolution. Starting with French history in the late eighteenth century, the first two episodes examine the Estates of the Realm and the historic reigns of King Louis XIV and
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Signup to Generate a PitchHistory isn't black and white, yet too often it's presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today?
French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) is hosted by Grey History (William Clark). The show has published 153 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Slavery and Abolition with Jeremy Popkin" (2 October 2026, 79 minutes), "Burning Papers, Breaking Chains" (1 October 2026, 56 minutes), and "Danton's Inferno" (11 September 2026, 49 minutes).
French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 153 episodes.
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Grey History (William Clark) hosts French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History), a history show with 153 episodes published.
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Episode #112
Was the abolition of slavery an accident? Joined by Professor Jeremy Popkin, we examine the decree of 4 February 1794 and the unlikely sequence of events that produced the first emancipation. We also explore how slavery...
Episode #111
As the Jacobins tear themselves apart, the Revolution makes history. In this episode, Robespierre defends revolutionary government and clashes publicly with Camille Desmoulins, while the Ultras fight for survival...
Episode #110
Let mercy be the order of the day! Determined to halt the revolution's rising extremism, Danton, Desmoulins, and a motley crew of allies and opportunists rise to challenge the Terror and revolutionary government. The...
Episode #110
To mark 250 years since the American Declaration of Independence, we're joined by Everett Rummage and David Montgomery for a wide-ranging conversation on French and American history. From rival constitutions to missed...
Episode #109
We unpack the chaos of 1793! From the execution of Louis XVI and the fall of Dumouriez to the Vendée uprising, the Federalist revolts, and the birth of revolutionary government — this recap traces how France descended...
Episode #109
<p>Guest episode from Josh Zucker of the Grand Dukes of the West.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The Grey History Community</p> <p>Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an...
Episode #109
<p>Guest episode from David Montgomery of the Siècle, covering French history from 1814-1914. </p> <p>The Grey History Community</p> <p>Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we...
Episode #109
<p>Guest episode from Everett Rummage and the fantastic Age of Napoleon podcast.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The Grey History Community</p> <p>Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need...
Episode #109
<p>The plans for 1794 and 2026!</p> <p><br></p> <p>The Grey History Community</p> <p>Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord...
Episode #108
<p>Was there a genocide in the Vendée?</p> <p>Joined by Historian Reynald Secher, we reexamine the violence in the west. In this interview episode, Dr Secher explains his thesis on a French Genocide, responds to his...
Episode #107
<p>Horrified that a foreign plot was destroying the Republic, Robespierre moved to halt the dechristianisation campaign. Motivated by practical, ideological, and political concerns, the influential Jacobin launched a...
Episode #107
<p>I’m thrilled to announce two new small-group tours for 2026!</p> <p>The first is a 6-day French Revolution & Napoleon tour in Paris this October.</p> <p>The second is a 10-day Christmas Markets & History tour across...
Episode #106
<p>From the Cult of Reason to the Caribbean colonies, this Q&A episode unpacks your questions on a range of topics and hypotheticals!Questions include:</p> <p>1. Could the Cult of Reason ever succeed?</p> <p>2. Were...
Episode #106
<p>Wedged between France and Austria, Piedmont-Sardinia is one of the most overlooked powers of the French Revolutionary Wars. Best remembered for unifying Italy in the 19th century, this episode unpacks the kingdom's...
Episode #105
<p>A new calendar for a new France! From high hopes to utter confusion, Matt Shaw joins us to unpack the calendar's turbulent history. Explore the calendar’s gradual creation, its uneven adoption, and the Directory’s...
Episode #106
<p>I join the French History Podcast to discuss three overlooked sites of Revolutionary Paris! From the famous to the forgotten, enjoy the history of these key revolutionary landmarks.</p> <p>For another great podcast...
Episode #105
<p>Bookings now live: Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026)</p> <p>Book Your Place Here</p> <p>Stand in Marie Antoinette’s cell. Recreate the storming of the Bastille. Spend a full day at Versailles.</p>...
Episode #104
<p>I joined the team at History Dispatches for a fun Christmas special. Together, we explore the Revolution’s fraught relationship with the Catholic Church, and how festive cheer was targeted during the...
Episode #104
<p>No Sundays, no saints, no salvation.</p> <p>As dechristianisation exploded in the capital, radical revolutionaries closed churches, forced abdications, and turned Notre-Dame into a Temple of Reason. Seeking to...
Episode #105
<p>The first Grey History Tour is now live! From Tuesday 12 May to Tuesday 19 May 2026, I’m hosting an eight-day, small-group journey through Revolutionary France. We’ll spend five nights in Paris, then two nights in...
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