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I have just realized, that even though I have written 5 stories and we have recorded an episode, no one has taken the time to tell you when more episodes will be released!

We plan on releasing 2 episodes a month, every other week.

For our Patreon supporters, we plan on releasing a 5-10 minute bonus episode about a topic that we couldn't fully get into during our regularly scheduled program. This month is the Edict of Nantes and will be released for free as a sneak preview of what's to come. To hear about the next extra super bonus episode join the Dauphin/e tier for 8 dollars a month! It gets you a special mention in our shownotes, a monthly newsletter (where I talk about all kinds of French things, including what's to come on the podcast) and extra bonus episodes! I also post all of the bloopers on Patreon, and all tiers have access to those! We love our fans, all 20 of you!

The Marvelous Misadventures of a French History Nerd

This weekend, I sprained my ankle at a local concert. Bad enough to immobilize me for a couple of days, but not bad enough to keep me off the internet.

I thought I might take this opportunity to do a little digging on what sprains looked like in the 16th century, and boy are you guys in for a treat! Without going into all the gruesome details, I still plan on having a medicine based episode, I am going to give you a brief overview of what my treatment would have been in the late 18th/early 19th century.

First off, I would have had leeches applied to bring down the swelling. This is also a similar treatment for if I would have smallpox.

But at least this "bleeding" serves a purpose. The doctor would need to poke and prod the bruised area's to feel around for fractures in the bone. This is not as accurate at the xray's of today's medicine, but Marie Curie has yet to make her appearance in history.

Next, depending on whether or not my bone structure feels abnormal, my foot would have been stretched away from and set properly back into my ankle, even though this would have made it worse and I have no bone breakage (doctors can't be too careful at this time). Then my ankle given a cute lil makeshift cast with hard rods or sticks surrounding my afflicted area and bound with either plaster or bandages. Finally, my leg strapped to a bed until further notice.

And no ibuprofen to help!

Now that I have your attention, I have some fun news. My husband is going to join me in the podcast for the second episode. If I like the way he sounds, I may keep him on! He doesn't know much about french history, but we can forgive him. He'll be a fine addition to my little project, and one day I may be able to pay him for it.

The about me episode is up and now effectively only partially true. I am going to be reworking everything that I have already recorded, because I have effectively placed the cart before the horse, the good news is all but one of you is likely relation, or close friends with us.

Thank you for your patience in our journey.

To Get You in the Mood

How fun would it be to actually listen to something, while you're waiting around?? I have decided to put together a list of some of my favorite podcast episodes that are relevant to what my podcast is going to be about.

The History Chicks

Marie Antoinette, Episodes 53-54

Madame de Pompadour, Episode 19

The History Chicks is a podcast that covers women in history, and while these probably arent my overall favorite episodes of Beckett and Susan's, these are my favorite episodes of these historic women, to date.

Revolutions

The Three Estates, Episodes 3.1

I stumbled upon Revolutions Podcast when I was frustratingly looking to listen to anything that wasnt about the French Revolution. Get to know what is was like to be apart of the Third Estate, peasants.

Stuff You Missed in History Class.

The Last Years of Red Eminence

Who Was the Last French Bourbon?

Now, these guys have a lot of episodes on different aspects of Versailles, but these are just my favorites. I only play favorites with podcasts and children.

Dressed: The History of Fashion

The Battle of Versailles

Okay, not a real battle. Couture v. Tennis shoes. This one is a bit more Mod. More about today than that of yesteryear. Listen to find out who wins!

Footnoting History

The Royal Teeth of Louis XIV

This one I am giving an official WARNING. It is very GRAPHIC.

If your stomach turns easily, do not listen to this.

It is about an affliction that turns real gross, real quick. And thats all I will say about it.

Stuff They Don't Want You to Know.

Is The Palace of Versailles Haunted?

Y'all, I am about to tell you, if anyone can pronounce French names any worse than I do, it is this group of guys. This is about *ooky spooky* Versailles. OoooOooOOOOooh...

So, that's it. I have fulfilled my duty for keeping you entertained for the time being. I promise to continue to do so.

HAVE FUN♥️♥️

P.s. that cover photo is a hint to one of my favorite History Chicks Episode.