French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

79:10

Slavery and Abolition with Jeremy Popkin

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/10/02

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 survived the initial years of the revolution, how various factions used it to advance their own interests, and why Robespierre, so often claimed for the abolitionist cause, was hostile to the decree.Your Questions Got a question about slavery in revolutionary France? Send in your

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55:49

Burning Papers, Breaking Chains

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/10/01

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. Meanwhile, a delegation from the Caribbean arrives in Paris, setting the stage for the Convention's historic abolition of slavery in 1794.

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48:37

Danton's Inferno

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/09/11

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 pages of Le Vieux Cordelier remain electrifying to this day.

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61:23

July 4 Special: 250 Years of French and American History

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/07/04

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 opportunities, we unpack how the Revolutionary, Napoleonic, and Restoration eras measured themselves against the young United States.You can find Everett's The Age of Napoleon and David's The Siècle wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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58:24

July 4 Special: 250 Years of French and American History

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/07/04

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 opportunities, we unpack how the Revolutionary, Napoleonic, and Restoration eras measured themselves against the young United States.You can find Everett's The Age of Napoleon and David's The Siècle wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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1:12

Members-Only: Recap of 1793

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/06/30

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 into the Terror. The full breakdown is available now as a members-only bonus episode on Patreon, along with ad-free listening and our full bonus archive. The Grey History Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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1:11

Members-Only: Recap of 1793

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/06/30

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 into the Terror. The full breakdown is available now as a members-only bonus episode on Patreon, along with ad-free listening and our full bonus archive. The Grey History Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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46:19

Grand Dukes of the West: Reform and Revolution

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2026/05/29

Guest episode from Josh Zucker of the Grand Dukes of the West. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a

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46:18

1.109 Grand Dukes of the West: Reform and Revolution

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/05/29

Guest episode from Josh Zucker of the Grand Dukes of the West.The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the

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22:18

The Siècle: Return of the King

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/05/22

Guest episode from David Montgomery of the Siècle, covering French history from 1814-1914. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the

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22:18

The Siècle: Return of the King

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/05/22

Guest episode from David Montgomery of the Siècle, covering French history from 1814-1914.The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the

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60:43

The Age of Napoleon: Sacrifice

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/05/12

Guest episode from Everett Rummage and the fantastic Age of Napoleon podcast.The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the

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60:44

The Age of Napoleon: Sacrifice

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/05/12

Guest episode from Everett Rummage and the fantastic Age of Napoleon podcast. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the

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4:03

Show Update 2026

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/04/30

The plans for 1794 and 2026! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a one-off

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4:02

Show Update 2026

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/04/30

The plans for 1794 and 2026!The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a one-off

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23:10

1.108 The Vendée Genocide with Historian Reynald Secher

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/04/30

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. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution

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21:11

1.108 The Vendée Genocide with Historian Reynald Secher

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/04/30

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. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs

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57:19

1.107 Robespierre to the Rescue

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/03/31

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. 2026 Tours Limited places

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60:19

1.107 Robespierre to the Rescue

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2026/03/31

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 1793.2026 Tours Limited places

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6:59

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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