Coucou everyone!

The New York Times described him as a “futurist, couturier, mystic, madman, Dadaist, sculptor, architect, astrologer, perfumer, artist and prophet.” Salvador Dalí called him the "second genius of Spain" - we're diving into the wild life of the beloved genius Paco Rabanne, who was more eccentric than we ever realized! Then Kate shares details on a medieval pagan festival - the Feast of Fools. Wild times ahead!

Main topic sources:

Paco Rabanne obituary

Paco Rabanne: Celebrated designer dies aged 88

Paco Rabanne, Couturier of the Space Age, Dies at 88

Paco Rabanne wiki

Minitopic sources:

Brittanica: Feast of Fools

Feast of Fools Wiki

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - World Market advent calendars

Cat's recommendation - @emilywoodmakeup on 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!

Coucou everyone!

Say it with me: "I, being of sound mind and new Wonderbra do solemnly promise to cheer and dance and zig-a-zig-ah. Ariba! Girl Power!"

Let's go to England and Kate tells us all about the sensational, magical, empowering Spice Girls - sprinkled with some tears along the way! Cat then tells us about the history of another girl power movement - the mini skirt! So put the kettle on and let's go girls!!

Main topic sources:

The Spice Girls at 25

Brittanica: Spice Girls

Spice Girls Wiki

Minitopic sources:

Dame Mary Quant wiki

Miniskirt wiki

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - PG Tips tea

Cat's recommendation - "Outlander" TV series

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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!

Did you think fuckboys were only a thing of the 21st century? Think again! The fictional, wealthy, Spanish libertine Don Juan lived to seduce the ladies...and in the end he paid for his "sins" in the creepiest way possible. On a lighter note this ep, we also learn about damascene jewelry and art - how beautiful!

Main topic sources:

Don Juan wiki

The Legend of Don Juan

The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest

⁠@wisemasters TikTok

Minitopic sources:

NYT Damascene Jewelry

Damascene Artisans

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - World on Fire (BBC Series)

Cat's recommendation - Christophe Robin delicate volume 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!

Coucou everyone!

Donning the infamous beaked mask, waxed cloak and walking stick, Plague Doctors had an infamous reputation around town. This week we discuss the origin and treatment of the Black Plague and the doctors that treated it. Cat then tells us about the Scottish legend of Half Hanged Maggie. Pour your tea and sit by the fire while we tell you some dark stories!

EDIT: The word 'buboes' was mispronounced.

Main topic sources:

Brittanica

Bubonic Plague Wiki

Minitopic sources:

Maggie Dickson

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Tirokafteri Greek Dip

Cat's recommendation - Byredo Colour Stick

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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!

Trigger warning: sexual abuse, rape

Often called the "original Kardashians" (which is RUDE considering they did it first), Magda, Zsa Zsa, and Eva Gabor were three sisters from Hungary who moved to the US and became tabloid sensations where their personal lives literally equalled money. Between the three of them they married 19 times to 20 men (meaning there was overlap!!!), all of which we get into. Then, Kate shares why you should never cheers with beer in Hungary...the more you know!

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Main topic sources:

Yin & Yang: the Gabor Sisters

The Gabor Sisters: Beauty, Wealth, and Marriages

Gabor Sisters wiki

Minitopic sources:

14 Interesting and Fun Facts about Hungary

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Adım Farah (Turkish Drama)

Cat's recommendation - Waking Ned Devine (1998)

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Welcome back - Coucou everyone!

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!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram & Tiktok :)

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!