On today's episode Bronwyn tells the story of one of the greatest mysteries of central America, the lost city of the Monkey God. From space age technology to ancient curses we discuss the discovery of this lost civilization. This story is paired with Ondine Chattan’s robust 2020 Russian River Pinot Gris. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!

Our sources include:

Douglas, Preston. The Lost City of the Monkey God. Grand Central Publishing, 2017.

On today's episode Sophia tells the story of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. What really happened to the last riders of the wild west? Join us as we discuss the final stand of these western heros. This story is paired with Chris Baker’s delightful 2018 Pinot Gris. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!

Our sources include:

Hatch, Thom. The Last Outlaws. Penguin, 2013.

Leerhsen, Charles. Butch Cassidy. Simon & Schuster, 2020. 

Most Notorious  Podcast. Episode 159: American Outlaw Butch Cassidy w/Charles Leerhsen

PBS Documentary. American Experience: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

On today's episode Bronwyn tells the story of the Poison King, Mithradates. A ruthless ruler infamous for poisoning countless of individuals and taking on the super power that was Rome. Considered a military genius his elixirs would lead to modern medical treatments. This gruesome story is paired with the Troupis Winery's 2020 Hoof & Lur Moschofilero. A unique and delightful orange rose from the Peloponnese region! Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!

Our sources include:

Mayor, Ardrienne. The Poison King. Princeton University Press, 2011.

On today's episode Sophia tells the story of the Swan King, also known as the Mad King, Ludwig II of Bavaria. Famous for commissioning extravagant castles, such as Neuschwanstein, the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise remain a mystery. The story of the Swan King was paired with Benjamin Darnault's delightfully, refreshing 2020 Rose Pique Nique. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!

Our sources include:

McIntosh, Christopher. The Swan King. Bloomsbury Academic, 2019.

On today's episode Bronwyn tells Sophia the story of the Night Witches, the Soviet female pilots that turned the tides of WWII. The story of these valiant women was paired with a light and refreshing 2020 Primitivo from Miriam Alexandra Wines. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!

Our sources include:

Hagen, Claudia. Tonight We Fly! The Soviet Night Witches of WWII. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017.

Myles, Bruce. Night Witches. Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited, 1990.

On today's episode Bronwyn tells Sophia the story of the Night Witches, the Soviet female pilots that turned the tides of WWII. The story of these valiant women was paired with a lovely 2020 Riesling from the Michaud Vineyard. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!

Our sources include:

Hagen, Claudia. Tonight We Fly! The Soviet Night Witches of WWII. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017.

Myles, Bruce. Night Witches. Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited, 1990.

On today's episode Sophia and Bronwyn discuss the potential murder of King Tut and the infamous Curse of the Pharaohs. This tale was paired with Franck Massard's dangerously drinkable 2020 Verdejo. Check out The Great Courses: The History of Ancient Egypt by Dr. Bob Brier for more great stories! Visit us at http://www.afinevintagepodcast.com

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