France Culture Podcast Revisits Verdun on 110th Anniversary
The French radio network France Culture has released a new episode of its historical podcast series 'Les Grandes Traversées' focusing on the Battle of Verdun, timed to the 110th anniversary of the conflict. The episode is produced by Marie Chartron, a documentarian and doctor of philosophy, who explores the enduring weight and meaning of the word 'Verdun' in French collective memory. The podcast examines the battle's legacy from its historical reality to its symbolic resonance today, drawing on archival material and expert commentary.
Key facts
- France Culture released a new episode of 'Les Grandes Traversées' on Verdun.
- The episode marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Verdun.
- Marie Chartron is the documentarian and doctor of philosophy behind the episode.
- The podcast explores the historical and symbolic meaning of Verdun.
- The series uses archival material and expert commentary.
- The episode is part of the 'Les Grandes Traversées' podcast series.
- The Battle of Verdun took place in 1916.
- The podcast is produced by France Culture.
Entities
Artists
- Marie Chartron
Institutions
- France Culture
Locations
- Verdun
- France