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30 April 2026, 3:37 pm - 23 minutes 10 seconds1.108 The Vendée Genocide with Historian Reynald Secher
Was there a genocide in the Vendée?
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 critics, and examines the violent conflict which remains the source of much controversy. We also discuss the ongoing debate over how these events should be interpreted and remembered in the modern French Republic.
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30 April 2026, 7:30 am - 1 hour 19 seconds1.107 Robespierre to the Rescue
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 blistering counterattack against radical anti-clericalism. In this struggle, he achieved only mixed success. Yet on the question of Revolutionary Government, Robespierre and his allies secured a decisive victory with the Law of 14 Frimaire in December 1793.
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31 March 2026, 12:00 pm - 6 minutes 58 secondsTwo New 2026 Tours: Christmas Markets & Revolutionary Paris
I’m thrilled to announce two new small-group tours for 2026!
The first is a 6-day French Revolution & Napoleon tour in Paris this October.
The second is a 10-day Christmas Markets & History tour across France, Germany, and Austria this December.
They are two very different journeys, but both are built around the same idea: thoughtful, history-led travel for people who want more than a quick overview and a checklist of sights.
The Paris tour is the more focused of the two. It is centred on the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, exploring the key places where those histories actually unfolded.
The Christmas Markets tour is broader in scope and combines history, festive traditions, and beautiful winter towns. Stops in places such as Strasbourg, Nuremberg, Munich, and Salzburg, along with iconic towns in Alsace and Bavaria.
If one or both sound like your kind of journey, join the waitlist and I’ll make sure you hear first when places open.
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12 March 2026, 2:30 pm - 46 minutes 47 secondsQ&A The People's Voice Part III
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:
1. Could the Cult of Reason ever succeed?
2. Were “federalist” constitutional priests a real threat, or Jacobin paranoia?
3. Did universal male suffrage in 1793 include the colonies? What about slavery?
4. Is Fouché’s rise already underway, or is it too early?
5. How much did climate and weather impact the revolution?How would things have changed for the constitutional monarchy if harvests had been bountiful?
6. If Lafayette is assassinated before Champ de Mars, how does this impact the revolution?
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27 February 2026, 9:41 pm - 50 minutes 44 seconds1.106 Piedmont-Sardinia with Christopher Storrs
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 early success and unique composition. Along the way, we touch on Admiral Nelson, the Polish Partition, and debates regarding the memory of Italian unification.
Thank you to Dr Christopher Storrs for making this episode possible.
May 2026 TourLimited places remaining for Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026)
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1 February 2026, 8:53 am - 2 minutes 22 seconds1.105 Republican Calendar with Matt Shaw (MEMBERS ONLY)
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 aggressive attempts to reinforce its use well after the Terror. We also discuss why Napoleon ultimately abolished the Republican calendar, and the last legacy of this infamous reform.
This is a Members-Only episode available exclusively for the Grey History Community.
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16 January 2026, 9:25 am - 30 minutes 37 secondsRevolutionary Paris with The French History Podcast
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.
For another great podcast on the French Revolution, check out Dr. Gary Girod's French History Podcast!
May 2026 Tour
Bookings now live: Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026)
Stand in Marie Antoinette’s cell. Recreate the storming of the Bastille. Spend a full day at Versailles, including its famous Tennis Court.
Bookings are now live for Grey History’s French Revolution Tour, running 12–19 May 2026: eight days across Paris and the Loire Valley, designed and hosted by Will Clark.
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11 January 2026, 4:01 am - 3 minutes 21 secondsBook Now: French Revolution Tour May 2026
Bookings now live: Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026)
Stand in Marie Antoinette’s cell. Recreate the storming of the Bastille. Spend a full day at Versailles.
Bookings are now live for Grey History’s French Revolution Tour, running 12–19 May 2026: eight days across Paris and the Loire Valley, designed and hosted by Will Clark.
Highlights include five nights in Paris with Versailles, a walk through revolutionary Paris to the former Bastille, the Conciergerie (including Marie Antoinette’s cell), the Panthéon, the Louvre in small groups, and Napoleonic Paris at Les Invalides and the Arc de Triomphe. Then two nights in Tours in the Loire Valley to explore châteaux and royal towns.
Places are strictly capped at 20. Prices start from $6,399 USD, with a $1,000 USD deposit to reserve your place.
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29 December 2025, 6:21 pm - 55 minutes 56 secondsChristmas Special: How the French stole Christmas with History Dispatches
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 dechristianisation campaign of 1793.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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24 December 2025, 5:15 pm - 54 minutes 26 seconds1.104 The Cult of Reason
No Sundays, no saints, no salvation.
As dechristianisation exploded in the capital, radical revolutionaries closed churches, forced abdications, and turned Notre-Dame into a Temple of Reason. Seeking to replace past errors with enlightenment values, the Cult of Reason was established with mixed success.
This episode explores the dramatic escalation of dechristianisation, including the creation of the Cult of Reason. It also examines Bishop Gobel’s resignation, and how marriages, abdications, and the cult itself varied across the nation.
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Grey History: The French Revolution and Napoleon is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complexities of our history. By examining both the experiences of contemporaries and the conclusions of historians, Grey History seeks to unpack the ambiguities and nuances of the past. Understanding the French Revolution and the age of Napoleon Bonaparte is critical to understanding the history of the world, so join us on a journey through a series of events that would be almost unbelievable if it weren't for the fact that it's true! If you're looking for a binge-worthy history podcast on the Revolution and Napoleon, you're in the right place!
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