EUROPHILE

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

Coucou everyone!

In September 1951, 2,000 of the world's richest, most beautiful, and innovative aesthetes flocked to Venice for the "ball of the century," which cost ~$20 million in today's money. Cat tells Kate all about the ball, and the eccentric man who threw it - Count Don Carlos de Beistegui y de Yturbe. Then, Kate tells Cat about a delicious little liqueur - amaro. Andiamo!

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Main topic sources:

BIG-TIME CHARLIE: THE BEISTEGUI BALL

ALL THAT GLITTERED

When Venice Threw The ‘Ball of the Century’

Venice 1951, when Dior’s legendary elegance was born

Minitopic sources:

Amaro

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Angeleno Spritz

Cat's recommendation - "The Worst Person In the World" (2021) directed by Joachim Trier

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've seen the pictures, and yes she looks incredible on her gondola!  This week we discuss the life of American Peggy Guggenheim in France and Italy. Famous for her extensive and inventive art collecting, she also had the most wild life! It's rumored to be said that she had been with 1,000 lovers! Cat then tells Kate a little bit about Marchesa Luisa Casati! Andiamo to Venezia we go!

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Main topic sources:

Incredible Life of Peggy Guggenheim

Sex and Art by the Grand Canal

NYT: The Collector

Minitopic sources:

MARCHESA CASATI official site

Marchesa Luisa Casati wiki

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - "Under the Riccione/Amalfi Sun" Netflix film series

Cat's recommendation - Alison Roman's Amatriciana

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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Described as a "demonic dominatrix," the wife and muse of Salvador Dalí, Gala Dalí, was liked by few and disliked by many. Nevertheless, is she the reason Salvador Dalí is a household name and remembered as one of the most iconic masters of surrealism? We think so!! 

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Main topic sources:

Gala Dalí’s Life Wasn’t Quite Surreal, but It Was Pretty Strange

When Your Muse Is Also a Demonic Dominatrix

Dali and Gala – The Love Story

The Surreal Romance of Salvador and Gala Dalí

Minitopic sources:

Atlas Obscura

Web Archive

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - "Bad Sisters" AppleTV+

Cat's recommendation - Rebekah Peppler's Roasted Chicken with Prunes

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!

Every year Chanel does a fashion show around the world to showcase their artisan partners - let's dive into why Chanel does this show and what kinds of artisan partnerships that make sense for the Chanel Metiers d'Art program! Cat then tells us all about the delicious history of the baguette. Vive la France!

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Main topic sources:

Chanel Metiers d'Art Vogue

Chanel Metiers D'Art in Dakar

Minitopic sources:

A Slice of France, the Baguette Is Granted World Heritage Status

Is price of baguettes and other bread fixed by the French government?

French dilemmas: Is your daily bread a normal baguette or the ‘tradition’ version?

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - tortellini en brodo

Cat's recommendation - panetonne french toast

Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!