Charles de Gaulle

In this episode, we look into the life, work and extraordinary findings of one of the most famous philosophers of all time and the man who is widely credited with bringing philosophy into the modern age - Descartes.

This week we take a closer look into what made Charles de Gaulle one of the greatest presidents, military leaders and possibly the most influential Frenchman of all time.

In this episode of Longwave, we discover the fascinating life and work of one of France’s least known painters, and one of the founding members of the Impressionist movement, Alfred Sisley.

Welcome to Longwave, a new history podcast in which I, Matthew Price, delve deep into the lives, legends and legacies of some of France’s most famous, and sometimes not so famous, characters from its past.

For this first episode, we will be exploring the fascinating life and legacy of perhaps the most famous of France’s figures, none other than the patron saint of France itself, Joan of Arc.