Katie Marshall is joined by Meg Kobza to discuss her new book 'The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue', modern celebrity culture, women's history, inspiring philosophies, as well as the contents of her personal commonplace book.

Key Topics:

Origins of masquerades in European courts

The role of masquerades in social and political diplomacy

Gender and race dynamics in 18th-century masquerades

The decline of masquerades and their modern legacy

Cultural representations and satirical depictions of masquerades