How Old Is France? | C.J. Adrien's Critical Thinking Lab | Episode 3

Описание: How Old is France? (Hint: It’s not 843 AD)

If you look at many maps or textbooks, you’ll see the year 843 AD—the Division of the Carolingian Empire. But is that actually the start of France, or just a convenient date on a legend?

In today’s episode of the Critical Thinking Lab, we aren’t just looking at dates; we are modeling the behavior of a historian. Using specific criteria and "nomenclature," we’re stripping away the myths of Clovis and Charlemagne to find the objective truth.

The Critical Thinking Challenge: History isn't just a list of names and dates; it’s about establishing criteria. By examining when a distinct French nation (language/culture) coalesced with a continuous French state (institutions), we arrive at a much more accurate answer: 987 AD.

What do you think? Does Clovis still deserve the title of "Founder" for his cultural impact, or are institutions the only thing that matters? Let’s argue it out in the comments!

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Welcome to CJ Adrian’s Critical Thinking Lab. I’m a former school teacher on a mission to help you exercise your brain. I use history as a playground to teach you how to evaluate evidence, spot bias, and arrive at objective truths.

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