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Upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth, as per custom, the bees were informed of her passing. This tradition of "Telling the Bees" stems from Celtic Mythology because bees are our connection to the underworld. Kate tells us about other places in Europe that have a mythological connection to these magical creatures. Catherine then tells us about the legend behind the iconic painting by Konstantin Flavitsky of Princess Tarakanova. So join us and we hope you enjoy!
Main topic sources:
The Sacred Bee of Ancient Greece, Sarah Long
Terra Greca: Honey in Mythology and Ancient Greece
BBC: Are Lithuanians Obsessed with Bees?
Mimisbrunnr.info: Bee & Honey
History Lists: Beyla: Goddess of Norse Mythology
Baltic Pagan: Austėja
Occult World: Austeja
Buzz About Bees: Goddess of Bees
Owlcation: The Folklore of Bees
Crystal's Honey: Most Common Honey Bee Myths & Folklore
The Celtic Folklore of Bees
Mini topic sources:
@history_with_amy TikTok
What’s going on in Flavitsky’s famous ‘Princess Tarakanova’ painting? - Russia Beyond
Kate's recommendation: Midnight at the Pera Palace on Netflix
Catherine's recommendation: Kerastase Bain Divalent Balancing Shampoo and Le Fondant Conditioner
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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Happy 100 to us! Thank you to listeners old and new for being here, we love making Europhile and sharing it with you <3 Be sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram to enter our first giveaway!
This topic summarizes some of our favorite things - discovering traditions across cultures and history, and beauty/skin/hair care! From Germany to Ancient Greece, Hungary to the Vikings, tune in to hear a unique list of helpful and harmful (why did they love putting lead on their faces) tips and tricks from those who came before us. Now we're going to go slather vodka on our scalps and slap some honey on our faces...ciao!
Don't forget to send us your travel stories to [email protected].
Sending a special thank you to Ana of BTWNTHESHEETS for adding to the giveaway! Use EUROPHILE15 to receive 15% off your purchase. (Obsessed with the body oils!!)
Topic sources:
It’s All Relative: How Beauty Standards Have Evolved Throughout History
BEAUTY RITUALS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder: How Victorians Used Common Poisons to Become Drop Dead Gorgeous
Medieval Beauty, Health & Hygiene
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with these Irish Beauty Tips
From lard to leeches - here are four of the strangest beauty practices from history
Mouse-Skin Eyebrows - A Short History of Makeup.
The Most Toxic Foundation Ever - History of Makeup
Swans Fat, Crocodile Dung, and Ashes of Snails: Achieving Beauty in Ancient Rome
» Medieval cosmetics and beauty routine-Wienische Hantwërcvrouwe 1350
Leave the Donkey Milk to the Donkeys | Office for Science and Society - McGill University.
10 Surprising Facts about Vikings.
Birch sap - Wikipedia
Deadly Nightshade – Hallucinations, Lightness and the Sensation of Flying | Europeana
5 Traditional Beauty Secrets Russian Women Know
szepelet.com - Hungarian Paprika Gel Treatment
Connemara Seaweed Baths | Health Benefits
Top Five Ancient Greek Beauty Tips Everyone Should Know - GreekReporter.com
Ancient Greek Makeup Techniques: A Historical Perspective
Through the Years: The History of Hair Removal.
Dr MacKenzie’s Improved Harmless Arsenic Complexion Wafers | The Quack Doctor
What Did Vikings Consider Beautiful? - Beauty Standards of Pagans - Norse Traditions
6 Terrifying Beauty Practices from History
Melody |Ancient Beauty Secrets
Kate's recommendation: Siyah Beyaz Ask (Black & White Love) Turkish Series
Catherine's recommendation: Grantchester, Season 8 (hot priest alert)
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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Time to dip our toes back into the world of fashion...this episode is all about the brilliant, effortlessly cool, feminist, lover of love, and fiercely independent Diane von Furstenberg. From humble beginnings to the jet-set life, Studio 54, surviving cancer, marrying royalty, and literally inventing a closet staple (the wrap dress, duh), this babe can do it all...and did! Then things take an interesting turn as we talk about the most famous statue in Belgium, Manneken Pis. Cute!
Main topic sources:
"Woman in Charge" (2024) directed by Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
DVF wiki
Mini topic sources:
Introducing Mannekin Pis
The Guardian: Mannekin Pis
Brussels: Mannekin Pis
Kate's recommendation: Avene Cold Cream
Catherine's recommendation: Condensé Paris anti-redness soothing serum
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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We're back - we had a fabulous summer and are ready to share more Europhile episodes with you! :)
On this week's episode, we discuss what is considered to be thee original Italian novel, The Decameron (Il Decamerone) by Giovanni Boccaccio. Inspired by the recent debaucherous Netflix show, Kate tells us about why it was trailblazing, why it was controversial and why it eventually was (briefly) banned by the Catholic Church - naughty! For the mini topic, Catherine then tells us about the tragic tale of Amedeo Modigliani and his muse, Jeanne Hébuterne. So please join us this week and enjoy!
Main topic sources:
Britannica: The Decameron
British Library: Il Decamerone - 'Corrected' by Rome
Spark Notes: The Decameron
Mini topic sources:
The Tragic Story of Jeanne Hébuterne and Modigliani
Jeanne Hébuterne wiki
Kate's recommendation: Officine Universelle Buly Body Oils
Catherine's recommendation: "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier (1938)
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
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Ok yes we are all aware of the conspiracy theories and have probably seen/read The DaVinci Code...but do you know the real history behind the Illuminati? Started in the 18th century by an anti-establishment perfectionist, the Illuminati was a secret society that was almost forgotten, until the counter-culture of the 1960's brought it back and completely changed its image. Then let's pivot into something equally silly...medieval German divorce by combat...yikes!
Main topic sources:
Johann Adam Weishaupt: The Founder of the Illuminati
What is the Illuminati conspiracy theory?
Illuminati - Britannica
The TRUTH About the Illuminati | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES
The Eye of Providence: The symbol with a secret meaning?
9 questions about the Illuminati you were too afraid to ask
Mini topic sources:
Kate's recommendation: Hermanas Housing
Catherine's recommendation: @behindthemoons TikTok
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
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There was a boyyyyy...A very strange enchanted boy that went to the Moulin Rouge and got his life turned upside down. In Part II of our Moulin Rouge Series, we discuss the film Moulin Rouge! (2001) directed by Baz Luhrmann starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. This film is a delight for the senses and we explore some facts and our personal feelings about this film. So grab yourself an absinthe if you can-can-can!!
Main topic sources:
IMDB Facts
Cinema Blend: Moulin Rouge: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Baz Luhrmann Movie
Mental Floss: 15 Things You Might Not Know About Moulin Rouge!
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
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Can you cancan?? Join us this week as we cancan into the history of thee Moulin Rouge! From the the famous and infamous history, we dive into why the Moulin Rouge remains famous to this day. Cat then tells us about the humble origins of the French staple, the beret. So allons-y and hike up your petty coat to go to the Moulin Rouge!
Hint: there will be a part deux!
Main topic sources:
The Grunge: The Untold Truth of the Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge: Joseph Oller
The Guardian: Painting the Town Rouge
Best France Forever: The Kiss that Caused a Riot
Come to Paris: History of the French Cancan
Messy Nessy Chic: The Forgotten Elephant of the Moulin Rouge Garden Party
Brittannica: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Open Letters Monthly: Turning Points: Jane Avril in Paris
Moulin Rouge: La Goulue
Mini topic sources:
History of the Beret
THE SURPRISING HISTORY AND SYMBOLISM OF THE FRENCH BERET
Beret wiki
Kate's recommendation: Allie Goodbun Tiktok, dancer at the Moulin Rouge
Catherine's recommendation: @davidlarbi TikTok
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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We are so happy to present an episode of Laune x Europhile! Our friend Emma McDonnell is known for her excellent taste showcased in her creative endeavor, Laune. Laune is the place where Emma is able to compile thoughts, recommendations, conversations with interesting people - it’s inspiring in every sense of the word! This week Emma was able to come on the podcast to share the history of Van Cleef & Arpels (another example of Emma’s exceptional taste). Do you know what an Alhambra is???
Check out Emma's site Laune and her Instagram!
Emma's recommendation: Sisi: Austrian Empress (2021) on Amazon Prime
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
Coucou everyone!
Yo hooooo, alllll handsssss, hoist the colorssss hiiigh...come with us all over Europe as we learn about several women pirates! Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Jeanne de Clisson, and Charlotte de Berry were all baddies who we wouldn't want to get mixed up with. Then, Kate tells Catherine all about Salvador Dalí and venereal disease... :)
Main topic sources:
The lies and legend of Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny wiki
The pirate who disguised herself as a man
Mary Read wiki
Jeanne de Clisson: the Lioness of Brittany
Jeanne de Clisson wiki
Charlotte de Berry wiki
Mini topic sources:
American Journal of Psychiatry: Dalí (1904–1989): Psychoanalysis and Pictorial Surrealism
Kate's recommendation: Yali Çapkini (2023)
Catherine's recommendation: Find Me by Andre Aciman
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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From bike tires to the most prestigious culinary rating institution, Michelin has a foundation that starts small and grows to be monumentally influential worldwide. And who exactly is Bibendum??? We then take a fashionable jaunt to discuss how the Marinière became synonymous with the typical french stereotype. So allons-y, off to France we go!
Main topic sources:
Michelin Guide: History of the Michelin Guide
Britannica: Michelin
Michelin: History of the Michelin Man Mascot
Wiki: Michelin Guide
Mini topic sources:
La Marinière: an Iconic & Historic French Fashion Staple
Marinière wiki
Kate's recommendation: Irish folk band, Amble
Catherine's recommendation: "Good Material," by Dolly Alderton
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram & Tiktok :)
Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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