French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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Two New 2026 Tours: Christmas Markets & Revolutionary...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/03/12

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. JOIN THE WAITLIST 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

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43:47

Q&A The People's Voice Part III

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/02/27

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

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46:47

Q&A The People's Voice Part III

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/02/27

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

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50:44

1.106 Piedmont-Sardinia with Christopher Storrs

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/02/01

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

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48:45

1.106 Piedmont-Sardinia with Christopher Storrs

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/02/01

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 Tour Limited places remaining for Grey History’s

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2:22

1.105 Republican Calendar with Matt Shaw (MEMBERS ONLY)

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/01/16

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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join

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2:22

1.105 Republican Calendar with Matt Shaw (MEMBERS ONLY)

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/01/16

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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30:37

Revolutionary Paris with The French History Podcast

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/01/11

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) ⁠Book Your Place Here⁠ Stand in Marie Antoinette’s cell. Recreate the storming of the Bastille. Spend a full day at Versailles,

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29:37

Revolutionary Paris with The French History Podcast

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/01/11

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) ⁠Book Your Place Here⁠ Stand in Marie Antoinette’s cell. Recreate the storming of the Bastille. Spend a full day at Versailles, including

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3:21

Book Now: French Revolution Tour May 2026

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/29

Bookings now live: Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026) Book Your Place Here 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

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3:21

Book Now: French Revolution Tour May 2026

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/29

Bookings now live: Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026)Book Your Place Here 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

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53:57

Christmas Special: How the French stole Christmas...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/24

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! Revolutionary France Tour - Join Me In Paris in May 2026! Book Now. Places are filling fast! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free

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55:56

Christmas Special: How the French stole Christmas...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/24

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! Revolutionary France Tour - Join Me In Paris in May 2026! Book Now. Places are filling fast! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an

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54:26

1.104 The Cult of Reason

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/19

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

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50:55

1.104 The Cult of Reason

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/19

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

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1:59

Grey History Tour is Live! Paris & Loire (Limited...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/12/17

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 the Loire Valley. The full itinerary is ready to read. Bookings will open once the waitlist reaches the tour minimum, and waitlist members will receive the first invitation to book. HighlightsExperience a full day at Versailles with a specialist guideExplore the Louvre in small groups

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60:28

1.103 Dechristianisation

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/11/30

A new crusade! Determined to purge superstition and fanaticism in all its forms, anti-clerical zeal erupts across the French Republic.This episode uncovers how Joseph Fouché’s campaign in central France helped ignite a national movement. From the forced marriages of priests to the destruction of churches, we explore the many dimensions of dechristianisation. We also trace the rising tensions between constitutional clerics and the Jacobins, and how the Revolution turned against the Catholic faith

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57:29

1.103 Dechristianisation

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/11/30

A new crusade! Determined to purge superstition and fanaticism in all its forms, anti-clerical zeal erupts across the French Republic. This episode uncovers how Joseph Fouché’s campaign in central France helped ignite a national movement. From the forced marriages of priests to the destruction of churches, we explore the many dimensions of dechristianisation. We also trace the rising tensions between constitutional clerics and the Jacobins, and how the Revolution turned against the Catholic faith in

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81:42

1.102 The French East India Company with Dr Elizabeth...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/11/19

Fortune, fraud, and the fall of empires. Dr Elizabeth Cross joins Grey History to uncover the turbulent history of the French East India Company.From royal privilege to revolutionary scandal, this episode traces how the troubled company became a symbol of greed and speculation. Often compared to its more successful rival, we’ll also touch on the challenges faced by the British East India Company and examine trade relations with the young United States. Discover the wild history of this forgotten

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79:43

1.102 The French East India Company with Dr Elizabeth...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2025/11/19

Fortune, fraud, and the fall of empires. Dr Elizabeth Cross joins Grey History to uncover the turbulent history of the French East India Company. From royal privilege to revolutionary scandal, this episode traces how the troubled company became a symbol of greed and speculation. Often compared to its more successful rival, we’ll also touch on the challenges faced by the British East India Company and examine trade relations with the young United States. Discover the wild history of this forgotten

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