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The Merovingians

The Merovingians

By: Nelson
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A detailed historical podcast about the Merovingian dynasty of Francia.

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Episodes
  • The Changing World Outside

    The Changing World Outside
    May 12 2025

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    The episode we talk about the changing world around the Frankish kingdoms. We get our first description of a Slavic state from a Frankish source, and talk about the interesting stories Frankish sources provide about the Lombard court.
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    22 mins
  • Court and Culture

    Court and Culture
    Apr 30 2025

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    This episode is all about culture. How did cultural products play into the political game in the Frankish kingdoms? How did they affect the upper classes? What kind of works are we even talking about? In a place where politics is so dangerous everything that can be used to increase someone's power or influence will become dangerous as well.

    L'histoire des Francs et des Mérovingiens podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iw0uxGoZ9pM9ndH76jQHV?si=7e4862d84b114e08
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    23 mins
  • A New World

    A New World
    Feb 11 2025

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    This episode is all about the aftermath of Chlothar's victory and consolidation of the Frankish kingdoms. There was once again a single Merovingian in charge, and we will explore how he sought to establish his authority and how the elites of the kingdoms reacted to this new reality.
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    23 mins
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Excellent content and great delivery that's accessible and detailed at the same time.
I've been working through a variety of great courses and other histories starting with Greek civilisation through rise and fall of Roman empire and on to late antiquity/early medieval period. Whole there's a lot available on the Carolingians I couldn't find much in the earlier Merovingians on Audible.
Nelson speaks clearly and with authority on a topic he's clearly passionate about, and brings the period to life. Recommended.

Fantastic and accessible overview of the Merovingians

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