Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?

Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests and we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's go!

The Why Wars Happened History Podcast covers The American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Medieval Wars in England, The Habsburg Empire, The War in Iraq, Scottish wars, The War of the Roses, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Cold War, The Thirty Years War, The Hundred Years War, The American Civil War, and many others.

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INTERVIEW: The Kings Who Built Medieval France (and Sparked a War) with Author Justine Firnhaber-Baker

Step into medieval France with historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker as she breaks down the power, politics, and legacy of the Capetian Dynasty. In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we talk about everything from the Crusades and the rise of chivalry to gothic cathedrals and royal rivalries. Justine explains how France’s kings built their power—and how that power shaped centuries of European conflict, including the buildup to the Hundred Years’ War. If you're into medieval history or just want to understand how France became France, this episode is for you.

00:00 Introduction to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast

00:49 Meet Justine Firnhaber-Baker: Expert on Medieval France

01:38 The Capetian Dynasty: Shaping Medieval France

02:39 Personal Fascinations and Academic Pursuits

04:16 Medieval Maps and Borders: A Historical Overview

06:56 Power Dynamics in Medieval France

13:37 The Hundred Years' War: Origins and Conflicts

16:29 The Role of the Mayor of the Palace

22:30 Sources and Historical Debates

29:07 Upcoming Works and Conclusion

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