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Coucou everyone! The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the sun’s warmth is fading. If you’re anything like us, you leave summer kicking and screaming. But after researching Slavic autumnal traditions we have changed our tune - and we hope our newest episode can do the same for you. We are very proud of our emotional growth :’) Kate ends the episode with an important history of the matryoshka doll - an endearing figure of craftsmanship and nostalgia for all. Main topic sources: Slavic Mythology « Histories and Mysteries Slavic Myths of Autumn: Mokosh, Morana, and the Spirits of the Dying Year 9 Slavic Rituals & Customs of Ye Olden Days | Article | Culture.pl Harvest celebrations in our native faith - Svarunica Wheel of the Year / Slavic Old Faith Radogost: Rodnovery Fall Equinox — Celebrate Pagan Holidays Autumnal Equinox: Slavic Traditions and Rites Mini topic sources: Fabergé Imperial Eggs Kansas University: Matryoshka Dolls Kate's recommendation: Papoutsantis musk bar soap Catherine's recommendation: The Luxury Podcast Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! On the morning of August 23, 1973, a man walked in to a bank in central Stockholm armed with a machine gun and explosives. What ensued was a 6-day robbery and hostage crisis that gripped the nation and the rest of the world, leading to the psychological study of the hostages who began to admire their captors, now known as Stockholm Syndrome. We end on a sweet note with learning the history of one of our favorite gummies - Swedish Fish. This is one juicy episode! Main topic sources: Stockholm Syndrome: The True Story of Hostages Loyal to Their Captor | HISTORY  A 1973 Bank Robbery Gave the World 'Stockholm Syndrome'—But There's More to the Story Than That Stockholm Syndrome - JSTOR Daily The Six-Day Hostage Standoff That Gave Rise to ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ Norrmalmstorg robbery - Wikipedia The Norrmalmstorg Robbery- The Heist That Changed Psychology - F**k That | Podcast on Spotify Stockholm syndrome - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: Metal Floss: Swedish Fish Kate's recommendation: Summer '36 (L'Été '36), Netflix Show Catherine's recommendation: All the Young Dudes, by MsKingBean89 Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! In the tiny town of Littlehampton, a neighborly spat turned ugly, ugly enough Hollywood was able to make a film about it. Rumors, reputation, obscenities, and societal perception - this story has it all! In the mini topic, Catherine then tells us about the origin of the Welsh dragon legend. Make a cuppa because this tea is hot! Main topic sources: Find My Past: The shocking true story behind Wicked Little Letters National Archives: Wicked Little Letters HistoryExtra: Wicked Little Letters History.UK: Wicked Little Letters History Vs Hollywood: Wicked Little Letters Mini topic sources: Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag?  Kate's recommendation: A Woman of Substance (2026), TV Series Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Odyssey by Homer, specifically the Emily Wilson translation Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! Created by a prisoner of war, this workout put Hollywood and the world at large in a tizzy in the '90s. How it got to that point, however, is an interesting journey across countries and continents and the study of centuries-old techniques - which ended up creating something entirely new. Kate then pivots us to a conversation about the Autobahn, and how the rumors aren't all true...vroom vroom! Main topic sources: ⁠History and Origins of Pilates & The Pilates Reformer - Pilates Central in Islington  Pilates History: Who Was Joseph Pilates?  Types of Pilates Equipment, Machines and Apparatus  Pilates History — Pilates Method Alliance History - Evolve Pilates 365  An Animated History of Pilates Joseph Pilates - Wikipedia  Pilates - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: CNN: Autobahn History Kate's recommendation: ⁠Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Fior D'Arancio Catherine's recommendation: ⁠Chanel Fresh Water Tint foundation Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! Through her eyes, a bean, a bone, a vase, and a scorpion could be transformed to sensual jewelry. Famous for her decades-long collaboration with Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti's vision was toward freedom. Cat then tells us all about how the Margherita pizza came to be - delicious! Main topic sources: Nando & Elsa Peretti Foundation Fortuna: Remembering Visionary Designer Elsa Peretti Vogue: Everything You Need to Know about Elsa Peretti Hancocks London: Elsa Peretti What Looks Good Substack: Elsa Peretti Mini topic sources: The True Story of Pizza Margherita, a Food Fit for a Queen - La Cucina Italiana  Pizza Margherita - Wikipedia Kate's recommendation: From Chanel to Halston: The Mythology of Fashion Costumes on Modernist Stages by Rhonda Garelick Catherine's recommendation: Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) 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: murder, suicide There are certain events that shape the course of history, and the Mayerling Incident is certainly one of them. This murder-suicide changed the Austria-Hungarian line of succession, which ultimately kicked off World War I. But who were the people involved, and how did it come to be? In this episode we dive into the months that led up to this tragedy, and the innocent young girl at the center of it all. Then, Kate sweetens things up with the history of a royal dessert - the Kaiserschmarrn. Main topic sources: The Mayerling Tragedy | A Habsburg Crisis Explained  CSI Mayerling – How did the crown prince really die?  Franz Joseph | Life, Hapsburg, Wife, & Significance | Britannica  Mayerling incident - Wikipedia  Baroness Mary Vetsera - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: Kaiserschmarrn Kate's recommendation: La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste of Things), 2023, directed by Tran Anh Hung Catherine's recommendation: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Beth Brower Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! Is there anything more feminine and fabulous than a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels? Hear about Manolo's incredible life and career, from making shoes for lizards as a young boy, to becoming a household name (thanks in small part to Princess Diana and, of course, Carrie Bradshaw). Full of surprises, Manolo remains the most elegant man who is devoted purely to art and beauty, and we adore him so. From one art form to another, we then discuss the Spanish delicacy that is jamón ibérico. Main topic sources: MANOLO: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards (2017), dir. by Michael Roberts The Journey | Manolo Blahnik  Manolo Blahnik: 'Relationships for me are a real no-no'  The Man | Manolo Blahnik  Manolo Blahnik - Wikipedia  Manolo Blahnik | Biography, Shoes, & Facts | Britannica  Podcast: Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes Mini topic sources: Medium: History of Jamón Ibérico Food & Wine: What's the Difference Between Jamón Ibérico and Jamón Serrano? History behind Jamón Ibérico Melles, Maike. “Rooting Pigs in a Plural Landscape: Human and Porcine Place-Making in the Spanish Dehesa.” Etnofoor 35, no. 2 (2023): 85–100. https://www.jstor.org/stable/27275338. Kate's recommendation: Cinco Jotas jamón ibérico & Torres Jamón Chips Catherine's recommendation: Colorway sneakers Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! Deep in the heart of the Carpathian mountains, the wizarding school of Scholomance is believed to exist. It has been teaching evil wizards for hundreds (& maybe thousands of years) and a notable graduate is rumored to be Count Dracula himself. Catherine then tells us about the real origins of the denim blue jean. So let's go to Transylvania this week, shall we? Main topic sources: Jason Colavito: Scholomance The Devil's School Esoterx: The Miseducation of a Scholomar Historic Mysteries: Scholomance Excerpt from Emily Gerard's work on Transylvanian Superstitions Mini topic sources: Jacob W. Davis - Wikipedia  The History of Denim - Levi Strauss & Co Kate's recommendation: The Other Bennet Sister book by Janice Hadlow (Loved the audiobook) Catherine's recommendation: Enigma Variations book by Andre Aciman Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! One of the world's richest women of the 20th century, hear how Helena Rubinstein turned 12 pots of face cream into a multi-national beauty empire. Not only was she passionate about making women feel like their best selves, but she had exquisite taste in art, fashion, and real estate. Then we pivot into learning about pre-Christian sand folk art in central Poland. Helena would have certainly approved. Main topic sources: Helena Rubinstein: Documentary on the Queen of Female Beauty | Art, Culture & Advertising History  Helena Rubinstein - The Metropolitan Museum of Art  Helena Rubinstein, A Champion of the Beauty Industry Helena Rubinstein: Self-Made Cosmetics Magnate and Multimillionaire  Mini topic sources: Drawing protective symbols with sand in Poland Wiano.eu Rysowanie piaskiem Kate's recommendation: Alice Pilate Pilates App Catherine's recommendation: Tasting History with Max Miller on YouTube Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! A Flamenco dancing, exiled Spanish noble (hmm?) who could charm the lederhosen off of kings - Lola Montez was a force to be reckoned with on-and-off the stage. We'll discuss her life story as a young girl from Ireland who finds her way to India, Germany, and beyond, leaving waves of controversy in her wake. Cat then tells us about the Irish Famine roads and their importance to Irish history. We cry, we laugh we take notes. Join us as we discuss the wild, wild, Lola Montez. Main topic sources: Another Mag: Lola Montez Brittanica: Lola Montez Irish Biography: Lola Montez Lola Montez - Uncrowned Queen of Bavaria Mini topic sources: The Famine Roads of Ireland: Pathways to Nowhere  Along the Famine Road Poor Relief (Ireland) Act 1838 - Wikipedia Kate's recommendation: Young Sherlock (2026) Catherine's recommendation: "The Wind That Shakes the Barley," (2006) directed by Ken Loach Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! Catherine shares how a love for jazz and swing music turned a group of teens from fans into resistance members in Nazi Germany - and they called themselves the Swingjugend. To this day, jazz and swing symbolize freedom of expression, non-conformism, liberalism, independence, and internationalism, and that is exactly what these music genres symbolized to the Swing Youth. Then Kate shares the history behind the iconic German beer stein. Prost! Main topic sources: "Swing Heil": Swing Youth, Schlurfs, and others in Nazi Germany | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans  Germany’s Real-Life “Swing Kids” - JSTOR Daily The Anti-Nazi Teen Gang that Beat Up Hitler Youth and Danced to Jazz Cultural Opposition in Nazi Germany: the Swingjugend  The Edelweiss Pirates and the Swing Kids: Rejecting Nazism Swingjugend - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: Steincenter German Steins Kate's recommendation: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix) Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lover by Marguerite Duras Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! It's not a bag, It's a baguette! Four generations of women comprise the Fendi legacy. Starting from a little leather goods and fur atelier in Rome, by a single woman who turned it into a multinational luxury fashion house and household name. Let's learn this week about the history of Fendi! We go a little more south on the Italian boot and visit Sicily and learn about the history of the cannoli. Vai! Andiamo! Off to Italy we go 3 Main topic sources: WWD: Fendi History Glam Observer: The History and Evolution of Fendi⁠ Another Mag: Fendi Sisters System Magazine: It's Not a Bag, It's a Baguette The History of Italian Fashion: Fendi Mini topic sources: Sicilian seduction: do you know the secret history of cannoli? | National Geographic Cannoli - Wikipedia  Kate's recommendation: The Night Manager TV Series (Prime) Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love & Other Disasters (2006) dir. by Alek Keshishian Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! A mystery grounded in fact, Cat tells the story of the mythically wealthy alchemist, polyglot, musician, scientist, philosopher, and artist - the Comte de Saint-Germain. A friend to Marie-Antoinette, Volatire, Casanova, Mozart, and several kings, he was rumored to be hundreds of years old. Kate also shares the history and meaning behind the king cake - laissez les bons temps rouler! Main topic sources: The Life and Times of an Immortal Alchemist Comte de Saint-Germain | Mystic, Alchemist, Occultist | Britannica  Count of St. Germain - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: King Cake Visit Lake Charles: King Cake Kate's recommendation: The Piano Teacher Film (2001) Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! In this episode we dive into the previously unknown histories of Black people living in Tudor England. Members of court, musicians, sex workers, adventurers, seamstresses, and even a deep-sea diver - their stories play a deeply important part of English history! Then we chat about a London icon - the black cab. Apologies in advance for going off the rails this episode - we are just so happy to be back! Main topic sources: Black Tudors: the Unknown Story  Tudor, English and black – and not a slave in sight | Black History Month | The Guardian The Black Presence in Tudor England - The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Ladies of Spayne We have always been: a black Tudor story 🎬 — an upcoming film by PhD student Candace Scarborough Mini topic sources: History Hit: The History of the London Black Cab All Cars with John Youtube: A Far Too Brief History of The London Black Cab Kate's recommendation: Heated Rivalry (If you're late to this, just watch it!!)⁠ Catherine's recommendation: ⁠Outrageous (2025) - series about the Mitford sisters (listen to Episode 51 of the pod to learn more) Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone! From faeries to selkies, Ireland is not one to shy away from the more mystical beliefs. The Irish believe The Cure is a sacred honor to have and in the responsibility to share and help heal the inflicted. The Cure can come in several forms; from a learned ritual, an acquired power, or a passed down familial privilege. The end is the same - to cure. For the mini, Cat tells us about he origins of the iconic Aran sweater. So pour yourself a pint, and let the healing in Ireland commence - don’t forget, Guinness is good for you! Main topic sources: RTE - The strange world of Irish folk cures, herbal remedies and faith healers Medium - Old Irish Cures Cures of Ireland: A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies by Cecily Gilligan. Mini topic sources: Our History - The Story Of Aran History of the Aran Sweater Kate's recommendation: Italian Marble Journals⁠ Catherine's recommendation: Greek mountain tea Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!