The 10 Best The Land of Desire: French History and Culture Podcast Episodes
1) 47. The History of the Bánh Mì
This week, we’re taking an up-close look at the uglier side of French history: imperialism, racism, xenophobia, and the resilience of the communities who have had to survive under French power. The ta...Show More
2) 61. Euro Disney
“My biggest fear is that we’ll be too successful.” – Robert Fitzpatrick, Euro Disney chairman It’s that time of year – les vacances! Oh, wait, you’re stuck...Show More
3) 25. We’ll Always Have Paris – The Ritz Paris Bar
Bottoms up! We duck behind the counter to learn the antics, escapades and espionage of the Hotel Ritz Paris bar. Salut! SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2017/05/25/episode-25-hotel-ritz-p...Show More
4) 60. The History of Madeleines
“A party without a cake is just a meeting.” – Julia Child It’s our birthday!! Today, The Land of Desire kicks off its fifth year and what better way to celebrate than with a...Show More
5) 55. Women At War 3: The Collaborator (Coco Chanel)
Where other women saw an Occupation, one woman saw an opportunity. Coco Chanel: fashion icon, social queen...Nazi spy.
6) 59. Women At War BONUS: The Witness (Rose Valland)
“To those who served to save a little of the beauty of this world.” – epigraph, memoirs of Rose Valland Surprise! I know I said I was done with Women At War, but then I im...Show More
7) 29. The Caves of Lascaux
A look at the most famous - and most mysterious - animal kingdom in French history. SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2017/07/27/episode-29-lascaux/
8) 42. The History of Champagne
Cheers! We're celebrating the 2nd anniversary of The Land of Desire with the world's favorite party drink: champagne! We'll explore the mystery and the myth behind this French classic. Why do we drink...Show More
9) 34. A Tour de France – Lyon
This week, we continue our petit Tour de France to Lyon, where we leave the cityfolk behind and try our best to meet the isolated peasants of the countryside, trying to make a franc out of 15 centimes...Show More
10) 63. Jeanne de Clisson and the Black Fleet
Just in time for spooky season - ooh, lady pirates. Learn the tale of Jeanne de Clisson and the Black Fleet: piracy, treachery...and blood-soaked revenge!