In this episode Julio takes Paola on a journey through ancient Europe and into early America. We explore the origins of live comedy and how the deep roots of this ancient art are seeped in a tragic past. Join us on this weeks grave adventure into the past.

Some resources to better understand the history of blackface and minstrelsy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3K9uKIMob0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcYnswbybM

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