1.105 Republican Calendar with Matt Shaw (MEMBERS ONLY)

About this episode

Matt Shaw joins to discuss the turbulent history of the Republican Calendar in France and its eventual abolition by Napoleon.

A new calendar for a new France! From high hopes to utter confusion, Matt Shaw joins us to unpack the calendar's turbulent history. Explore the calendar’s gradual creation, its uneven adoption, and the Directory’s aggressive attempts to reinforce its use well after the Terror. We also discuss why Napoleon ultimately abolished the Republican calendar, and the last legacy of this infamous reform. This is a Members-Only episode available exclusively for the Grey History Community. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ May 2026 Tour Places are limited for Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026) ⁠⁠Book Your Place Here⁠⁠ The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a one-off donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Me Send your questions, praise, and scorn…

People in this episode

Host: William Clark

Guest: Matt Shaw

Topics covered

• Republican Calendar
• French Revolution
• Napoleon
• history
• society
• cultural reform

Keywords

• Republican Calendar
• French Revolution
• Napoleon
• history
• cultural reform
• Directory
• Terror

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Organizations: Grey History

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