The Land of Desire: French History and Culture

Recent Episodes

Episode 20: “The Three Alexandres, Part 4”

Posted March 9, 2017 • 00:27:30

The youngest Alexandre Dumas creates one of the world's great romances...while turning his back on love...

Episode 19: “The Three Alexandres, Part 3”

Posted February 23, 2017 • 00:30:53

The Land of Desire: A French History Podcast. Large And In Charge: The women, wine and waistlines of the legendary Alexandre Dumas.

Episode 18: “The Three Alexandres, Part 2”

Posted February 2, 2017 • 00:43:09

This week, we'll conclude the story of Alexandre Dumas, the general - having risen to the top of the French revolutionary army, no one could have foreseen...

Episode 17: “The Three Alexandres, Part 1”

Posted January 19, 2017 • 00:33:15

Alexandre Dumas the war hero, one of the most celebrated generals of his age, who made one tiny mistake and ticked off a colleague of his...who happened...

Episode 16: “The Noblemen Who Dressed In Rags”

Posted January 5, 2017 • 00:22:34

This week we'll explore the world of the Le Nain brothers, expert painters of the 17th century. Though they produced magnificent history paintings and...