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Trigger warning: sexual abuse, rape

For our first episode back from our summer break, we go to Türkiye to discuss a woman who came from the bottom and rose all the way to the top! Theodora's enigmatic nature and beauty won the hearts of many men, however the most impressive part is her feminist legislation that was passed years ahead of it's time (or right on time, if you ask us). Cat then tells us about the history of Lokum or Turkish Delight. So grab your kavfe (coffee) or çay (tea) and come with us to Türkiye!

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Main topic sources:

10 Facts about Theodora

Theodora Encyclopedia Britannica

Nika Riots Wiki

Minitopic sources:

Turkish Delight from Narnia | 3 Versions & Its History

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Early Bird show (YouTube)

Cat's recommendation - Caudalie Vinoperfect serum

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Trigger warning: suicide, sexual abuse, rape

Coucou everyone!

This episode gets dicey as we discuss the twisted Marquis de Sade (who the term sadism is named after). He was a libertine who spent over a third of his life (rightfully) in jail - and we will tell you why! Then we move on to Picasso's "Ponytail Period" and his youthful and lovely muse Sylvette David.

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Main topic sources:

Behind the Legends | EP 4 | Marquis de Sade

Marquis de Sade: depraved monster or misunderstood genius? It’s complicated

Marquis de Sade wiki

Minitopic sources:

Sylvette David, BBC

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Monaco (cocktail)

Cat's recommendation - a hand fan!

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

Welcome back - this is our episode back from the South of France! The tan is still fresh and the memories will linger forever!!

So let's dive back into it, shall we? This week Kate tells us all about the European Grand Tour. It's a tour that distinguished young gentlemen started doing to become educated and polished - in more ways than one. Cat then switches gears to tell us about something a littttttle bit stinky...

We missed you and enjoy!!

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Main topic sources:

Grand Tour wiki

Coryat's Crudités

Minitopic sources:

History and Sewage: The Great Stink of 1858

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Maroulasalata

Cat's recommendation - @laurambooksandart TikTok

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

Happy Pride!! Tune in to hear all about the romantic escapades of Anne Lister aka Gentleman Jack, and the first lesbian wedding in England! Then, Kate tells us where the phrase "paint the town red" comes from, and we decided that the unofficial theme of this ep is "rich people can really get away with anything." Shocking!

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Main topic sources:

The Dead Ladies Show ep. 12

Anne Lister wiki

Minitopic sources:

Paint the Town Red

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - "Baaría" by Giuseppe Tornatore, 2009

Cat's recommendation - French Indie Pop Playlist on Spotify

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

Come with us to Greece this week where Kate tells us all about the absolutely wild story of the Livanos Sisters - Tina and Eugenia. They were from a wealthy Greek shipping dynasty and found their way in rough waters with other Greek shipping titans Onassis & Niarchos. Then Cat tells us all about the origins of Baklava. Off to Greece we sail - OPA!

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Main topic sources:

Greek Reporter

Truman's Swan's Tiktok

Spoiled Serena Tiktok

Minitopic sources:

The Fascinating Origin Story Of Baklava: From The Ottoman Empire To The World

The Long, Contested History of Baklava

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Baklava

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - water shoes! If you're going to Europe this summer, trust us on this one.

Cat's recommendation - AmiGo app

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

You may know this story....but do you know all the horrifying details? Come to 19th century Scotland with the girls to hear all about how William Burke and William Hare murdered 16 people and sold their corpses to an anatomy professor...they really were a pair of greedy, evil brutes. Then, hear about an ancient tradition called "burning the clavi," which will help you stay safe from the evil eye!

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Main topic sources:

Burke and Hare wiki

BURKE AND HARE: THE EDINBURGH KILLERS WHO SOLD THEIR VICTIM'S BODIES FOR DISSECTION

The Story of Burke and Hare

Minitopic sources:

Burning the Clavie

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - "In the Land of the Moon" (2016)

Cat's recommendation - British Chinese takeaway on TikTok

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

We finally get to chat all about the most glamorous woman in old Hollywood - our dear Marlene! She stood up for what she believed in, fantasized about killing Hitler, and had affairs with the hottest men AND women of her day. No one did it like Marlene. Then Kate tells Cat about prudish neighbors and how you can be ticketed for vacuuming?? Like if you're boring just say so...

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Main topic sources:

You Must Remember This

MARLENE DIETRICH The Rake

Marlene Dietrich wiki

Minitopic sources:

Sundays in German

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Rosalia & Rauw Alejandro's album: RR

Cat's recommendation - Trader Joe's Portuguese Egg Tarts

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

This week Kate tells us about how the perfume industry started in Grasse because things were a little stinky before - to say the least! We then explore some of the perfumes that have significant historical importance and get into some juicy gossip! We can't not talk about the French Perfume Industry without of course discussing Chanel No 5! Cat then tells us about a mystery at Versailles! So get yourself to a terrasse with a glass of vin and settle in!

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Main topic sources:

The Perfume of Grasse

Fragrances that Influenced History

Minitopic sources:

Moberly-Jourdain Incident wiki

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Love Me If You Dare (2003, film)

Cat's recommendation - Mini Jane Birkin basket, hand-made by WillowSouvenir

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

Who doesn't love a tragic tale of star-crossed lovers? Tune in to hear the story of Tristan and Iseult (aka Isolde) - a medieval chivalric legend featuring giants, love potions, dragons, jealousy, poison, and true love. Then hear all about the romantic Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival. Love is in the air!

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Main topic sources:

Tristan and Isolde Love Story | LittleArtTalks

Tristan and Iseult wiki

THE ROMANCE OF TRISTAN AND ISEULT

Minitopic sources:

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - "Triangle of Sadness" (2022)

Cat's recommendation - "Circle of Friends" (1995)

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

People have been desperate for Millenia and we're here to tell you the tales! Some unlucky lovers have been more shocking than others but join us this week as we discuss love magic all around Europe. Catherine then tells us all about Aspasia another muse lucky in love! So, I think we should kiss now.

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Main topic sources:

Ancient Love Spells

Love Magic in the Ancient Mediterranean

Ancient Irish spells and charms to celebrate Halloween

Love Spells from the [Romani]

Midsummar

Minitopic sources:

The Living Muse - Aspasia of Miletus

Aspasia wiki

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Nuxe Rose Exfoliating Mask

Cat's recommendation - Nuxe Nuxuriance Ultra eye & lip cream

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!