In this episode of Why Wars Happened, historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker takes us deep into the world of Medieval France under the Capetian Dynasty. From Crusades and Gothic cathedrals to the power struggles that sparked the Hundred Years’ War, this is the story of how France became France.
👉 What you’ll discover:
🏰 How the Capetian kings built their power
⚔️ Crusades, royal rivalries & the rise of chivalry
⛪ The age of Gothic cathedrals & cultural change
👑 Dynastic politics that set the stage for the Hundred Years’ War
🌍 How medieval France shaped European history for centuries
If you’re fascinated by medieval kings, epic wars, and the birth of nations, this episode is packed with stories you’ll love.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Why Wars Happened
00:49 – Meet Justine Firnhaber-Baker
01:38 – The Capetian Dynasty’s legacy
02:39 – Personal research insights
04:16 – Medieval maps & shifting borders
06:56 – Power dynamics in France
13:37 – Origins of the Hundred Years’ War
16:29 – The Mayor of the Palace’s role
22:30 – Sources & historical debates
29:07 – Closing thoughts
#MedievalHistory #France #Crusades #HundredYearsWar #Chivalry #GothicCathedrals #WhyWarsHappened
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