Join returning guest Don Spiro for this elegant and classy journey through the 19th century to find out just how the cocktail developed during the Gilded Age

The Golden Age of Gilded Age Cocktails

The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into the mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries and theatres including the worlds above as well as below stairs of America's Gilded Age, France's Belle Epoque and late Victorian and Edwardian England. 

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Royal historian Tracy Borman, author of "Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter That Changed History", discusses her new book and offers insights on the mother daughter relationships of two more modern monarchs, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.

Royal Mothers and Daughters: A conversation with Tracy Borman

In a tribute to Sarah Rice -- Broadway's original Johanna from the musical Sweeney Todd -- Carl revisits his 2023 interview with the star from last year.

Sweeney Todd's Original Johanna: A Tribute to Broadway's Sarah Rice

British country house historian Curt DiCamillo joins Carl for a look into the world of Edwardian country houses, made famous to modern audiences through "Downton Abbey" and "Gosford Park".

The Edwardian Country House: Elegance and Eccentricity

Fashion historian and author, Dr. Elizabeth L. Block returns for a truly "undercover" investigation into the world of the corsets, bustles, straps and stockings of the Gilded Age.

Gilded Age Undergarments: What Did Mrs. Astor Wear (Under There)?

Listener favorite historian Keith Taillon returns to the show to this in-depth look at Gramercy Park, one of New York City's most unique and historic enclaves.

The Golden Age of Gilded Age Cocktails

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