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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 IndustryHelena Rubinstein: Self-Made Cosmetics Magnate and Multimillionaire  Mini topic sources:Drawing protective symbols with sand in PolandWiano.eu Rysowanie piaskiemKate's recommendation: Alice Pilate Pilates AppCatherine's recommendation: Tasting History with Max Miller on YouTubeDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank 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 MontezBrittanica: Lola MontezIrish Biography: Lola MontezLola Montez - Uncrowned Queen of BavariaMini topic sources:The Famine Roads of Ireland: Pathways to Nowhere Along the Famine RoadPoor 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 WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank 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 DailyThe Anti-Nazi Teen Gang that Beat Up Hitler Youth and Danced to JazzCultural Opposition in Nazi Germany: the Swingjugend The Edelweiss Pirates and the Swing Kids: Rejecting NazismSwingjugend - Wikipedia Mini topic sources:SteincenterGerman SteinsKate's recommendation: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix)Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lover by Marguerite DurasDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank 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 <3Main topic sources: WWD: Fendi HistoryGlam Observer: The History and Evolution of Fendi⁠Another Mag: Fendi SistersSystem Magazine: It's Not a Bag, It's a BaguetteThe History of Italian Fashion: FendiMini topic sources:Sicilian seduction: do you know the secret history of cannoli? | National GeographicCannoli - Wikipedia  Kate's recommendation: The Night Manager TV Series (Prime)Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love & Other Disasters (2006) dir. by Alek KeshishianDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank 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 AlchemistComte de Saint-Germain | Mystic, Alchemist, Occultist | Britannica Count of St. Germain - Wikipedia Mini topic sources:King CakeVisit Lake Charles: King CakeKate's recommendation: The Piano Teacher Film (2001)Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠Madame Bovary by Gustave FlaubertDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank 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 GuardianThe Black Presence in Tudor England - The Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Ladies of SpayneWe have always been: a black Tudor story 🎬 — an upcoming film by PhD student Candace ScarboroughMini topic sources:History Hit: The History of the London Black CabAll Cars with John Youtube: A Far Too Brief History of The London Black CabKate'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 WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank 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 healersMedium - Old Irish CuresCures of Ireland: A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies by Cecily Gilligan.Mini topic sources:Our History - The Story Of AranHistory of the Aran Sweater Kate's recommendation: Italian Marble Journals⁠Catherine's recommendation: Greek mountain teaDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Europhile is 5 years old! We are so lucky to have this space, and to learn and share together - we are raising our coupes to many more episodes, experiences, and to growing this beautiful community that we cherish <3We are back from our summer holiday in Greece, so humor us as we re-live Athens and the islands, life-changing food, unforgettable sights, and our bountiful shopping hauls. Then we chat what we've been reading and watching this summer. Let us know what you've been consuming!Islands we travelled to: Sifnos, Folegandros, MilosHonorable mention restaurants: Athens - Stani, Manari, Diporto, Taverna Oikonomou, Atlantikos; Sifnos - Loggia, Cantina; Folegandros - Irene's, Spina, O PsaromiligkasOur favorite traditional Greek dishes and drinks we enjoyed (that were new to us): fava (pureed yellow split peas), eggplant imam, chorta, spoon sweets, kolokithopita (zucchini pie), portokalopita (orange cake), Fix beer with sea salt, freddo espresso/cappuccinoDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Before we step out on our 2 month vacanza, would you like to take a stroll through the gardens with us? More specifically, some French and English gardens in the 17th and 18th centuries? How capital! We explore the fads of the French - geometric garden beds, perfectly manicured trees, and man's triumph over nature, as well as the more romantic preferences of the Brits - winding paths, secret nooks, and faux-historic buildings. Kate then shares the Palestinian history behind the British tea time delicacy - the Jaffa cake. Free Palestine <3 Please donate to Palestinian families in need if you are able via Operation Olive BranchMain topic sources: French formal garden - Wikipedia The french formal garden - Gaia Ferro ForgiatoFrench Garden (The) | EHNEHISTORY OF IDEAS - French & English GardensHistory of English Gardens - brief overview from Mike BogatyrevEnglish landscape garden - WikipediaFrench Garden vs. English Garden: Which Is for You? | Airtasker USBefore the Garden Gnome, the Ornamental Hermit: A Real Person Paid to Dress like a Druid - Atlas Obscura Mini topic sources:JP McMahon: Jaffa Cakes: An Oblique HistoryJaffa Cakes- Definitely not biscuitsKate's recommendation: Akub - Palestinian restaurant, LondonCatherine's recommendation: Victoria Beckham contour stylusDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!You’ve heard the Disney versions — but the original tales? Not quite the same. In this episode of Europhile, we dive into the haunting, bizarre, and surprisingly spiritual world of Hans Christian Andersen. From a mermaid who gives everything up and turns into sea foam, to a thumb-sized girl nearly forced to marry a mole, to a mysterious Snow Queen who’s more misunderstood than evil - these are not the stories you thought you knew. No happy endings. Just heartbreak, symbolism, and some of the darkest plots in European fairy tale history. Catherine then tells us about the Scandiavian concept of Logam. Listen now for a fairytale reframe you won’t forget!Main topic sources: Hans Christan Andersen's Fairy TalesMini topic sources:Lagom: The Swedish Work-Life Balance Philosophy Lagom - Wikipedia Kate's recommendation: Italian orzata/Latte di Mandorla syrupCatherine's recommendation: Pimm's cupDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Happy (belated) Pride! Let's chat about the iconic and controversial (to say the least) writer, journalist, actress, and mime - Colette. Whether it was causing a riot for kissing a woman on-stage at the Moulin Rouge, writing novels about women living under the patriarchy, or pioneering the face lift, Colette did things her own way. Kate then shares the history and etiquette of the delightfully cute French custom - la bise. Bisou bisou!Main topic sources: Colette: The most beloved French writer of all timeThe Brilliance of Colette, a Novelist Who Prized the Body Over the Mind | The New YorkerColette at 150: why the scandalous 20th-century writer remains a revered literary figure in FranceColette - French Women & Feminists in History: A Resource GuideColette Revolutionized French Literature With Her Depictions of Female DesireColette | French Writer & Feminist Icon | BritannicaMerci, Colette: How the Legendary French Author Continues to Inspire ⁠Colette - Wikipedia⁠⁠Mini topic sources:Dimensions France: La BiseCombien de BiseMy French Country HomeKate's recommendation: "Thank You, Next" (2024) Turkish show on NetflixCatherine's recommendation: Camille Aubray's novelsDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!What happens when you can't trust Russia or the United States? Who do you turn to? You turn to......Mexico??? In Yugoslavia, that's exactly what happened during the 1950s. This week Kate tells us about the Yu-Mex music genre. Catherine then tells us about the Slavic myth, The Tree of Life. So pour yourself some tequila or rakija and let's say 'salud' to our newest episode!Main topic sources: Yucatan Magazine: Yu-MexGlobal VoicesYoutube: Yu-Mex - Yugoslav MexicoAustin FilmMitú: Yu-MexMini topic sources:Slavic Tree of Life Kate's recommendation: Catherine's recommendation: Tuna Caprese salad, the perfect Italian summer lunch!Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Mushroom hunting is a centuries-old pastime in Poland and has seen a huge resurgence in recent years. However, it is not to be trifled with! It's taken very seriously, with many different recipes, superstitions, and family secrets tied in. So grab your wicker basket, and let's forage! Then, Kate tells a Polish folk tale that will surely give you the chills.Main topic sources: Poland’s passionate fungal love affair - CherwellA Tradition as Old as Time: Mushroom Picking in Poland | Article | Culture.pl Why Are Poles So Obsessed With Mushroom Picking? | Article | Culture.plPOLISH MUSHROOM HUNTING TRADITIONMushrooms in Polish traditionTraditions of Mushroom Hunting in Poland - by Val AlcornA Mushroom Proverb and Preferences in Poland Mini topic sources:Polish LegendsKruszwicaKate's recommendation: Alp Blossom CheeseCatherine's recommendation: LIE WITH ME novel by Philippe BessonDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!In this episode, we dive into the world of the Paninari - a flashy, fashion obsessed youth subculture that emerged in 1980s Milan. Named after the sandwich shop (Al Panino in Milan) they frequented, Paninari were known for their love of designer brands, American fast food, scooters, and synth-pop. We explore how this movement reflected Italy’s shifting cultural landscape during a time of economic boom and American influence. Cat then tells us about the some papal drama - a dead corpse on trial anyone? Weirder things have happened but this might be up there! Main topic sources: Italy SegretaLower Block: PaninariAnother MagIssimoPet Shop Boys ForumMini topic sources:⁠Eight of the worst popes in church history | CNN Pope Stephen VI - Wikipedia Kate's recommendation: Alp Blossom CheeseCatherine's recommendation: Manucurist nail polishDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Pinkies up, its time for high tea! Put on the kettle and settle in for a tour of English, Russian, and Turkish tea culture, but first we travel to China to learn about its origins thousands of years ago. We also dissect the history of a couple famous blends, and share the difference between English, Irish, and Scottish breakfast tea - because we know you're just dying to know!Main topic sources:History of TeaHow tea conquered Britain - BBC Bitesize The history of afternoon tea - a great British tradition Samovar - Russian Studies - Macalester College The Russian tea tradition - La Via del TèRUSSIAN TEA & TEA PARTY CULTURE Polish and Greek tea cultures – Balkan Hotspot. Tea in Turkey - Wikipedia The Difference Between English, Irish and Scottish Breakfast Teas | The Kitchn A Brief History About The Russian Caravan Tea - Teabox The History of Tea and TwiningsEarl Grey tea - Wikipedia  Mini topic sources:NPR: For Centuries, People Have Searched For Answers In The Bottom Of A Tea CupKate's recommendation: Langres CheeseCatherine's recommendation: "A Heart Worth Stealing" book by Joanna BarkerDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!We are thrilled to announce we will be partnering with the Milwaukee Film Festival to show the 2024 film "Four Mothers," directed by Darren Thornton! With us today to chat all about the festival is Kerstin Larson, the film festival's Programming Director. Milwaukee Film Festival Info here!In this episode, step into the glittering, decadent world of Oscar Wilde—playwright, poet, and provocateur. The episode is a spirited romp through the life and legacy of one of history’s most flamboyant and fearless figures. From the velvet salons of Victorian London to the scandalous trials that shocked a nation, we unravel Wilde’s brilliance, barbs, and heartbreaks. Join us as we toast to the Anglo-Irish king of one-liners and dive deep into the triumphs and tragedies behind the legend.Main topic sources:Poetry Foundation: Oscar WildeCanterbury Classics Books: Oscar Wilde QuotesBritannica: Oscar WildeKate's recommendation: "A Walk in the Clouds" (1995) directed by Alfonso ArauCatherine's recommendation: The Whisper Man by Alex NorthDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Pop a bottle of the yellow label - this week we venture to France to talk about the fearless entrepreneur, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin or La Veuve Clicquot. We discuss her life and influence on the Champagne industry that is still felt today. Then Catherine tells us about the origins of the Fleur-de-Lis. Santé, salut and listen in! Cheers!Main topic sources:The Widow Who Created the Champagne IndustryThe Science of Champagne, the Bubbling Wine Created By AccidentVeuve ClicquotMini topic sources:The Fleur-de-lisAncient Symbol Fleur-de-lis: It’s Meaning And History Explained Kate's recommendation: "The Witch's Heart" by Genevieve GornichecCatherine's recommendation: Edmond Fallot mustardDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Welcome to our first tête-à-tête episode! We just wanted to take some time to chat about Catherine's recent trip to Paris, and Kate's latest obsession: Parthenope (2024) directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Let us know if you're into this type of ep - because lord knows we have PLENTY of other things to yap about. Ciao!Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!In our newest episode we dive into the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a little girl who lost her family in war and was taken to England. She later befriended Queen Victoria, who provided her with an allowance and paid for her education. Her life was no means easy, but Sarah stayed witty, charming, talented, and outspoken despite forcefully leaving her home, facing racism and discrimination, and suffering from lifelong illness. Cynthia Erivo has also recently announced that she will be bringing Sarah’s story to life on the silver screen - we can’t wait to learn more about her!Main topic sources:Sarah Forbes Bonetta | Biography, Photo, Aina, Husband, & Queen Victoria | BritannicaThe African Princess Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843-1880)Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoria’s African Protégée From Enslavement to Royal Court: The Remarkable Journey of Sara Forbes Bonetta - Black History Month 2025Mini topic sources: Brittanica: Welsh RarebitCountry Life: Welsh RarebitKate's recommendation: "The Wolf Den" by Elodie HarperCatherine's recommendation: Marvis toothpasteDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Coucou everyone!Welcome to the first episode of our "Films that Raised Us" series! One of the film's that inspired us (Kate especially) was Roman Holiday. A true Old Hollywood classic that catapulted the enchanting Audrey Hepburn into the spotlight, Roman Holiday is a feast for the senses despite being filmed in Black & White. We laugh, we cry - it has it all and more. So hop on our mint green Vespa 125 and let's go to the sidewalk cafe, order a champagne and do whatever we like - all day long!Main topic sources:‘Roman Holiday’ At 70: Fathom Events Celebrates The Classic Romantic ComedyEdith Head's 'Roman Holiday' Costumes Made Audrey Hepburn An Instant Star | HuffPost Lifevespa and the movies: an immortal love story.Roman Holiday locations in Rome: Complete guideThe Dolce Vita | Turismo RomaLot 175 - Audrey Hepburn's Edith Head-designed ivoryTCM | Roman HolidayDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!