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EUROPHILE

Join friends Kate Walker and Catherine Roehre as they chat, laugh, and learn together in Europhile - a podcast encompassing Europe and its appeal, cultural nuances, lifestyles, histories, figures, and any other topic that sparks their interest!

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00:40:31

Episode 20 - Portugal via Angola - Queen Nzinga

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2021/02/25

Coucou everyone! This is our first episode that doesn't touch the continent of Europe but that doesn't make it any less important to European and World History! Today, we travel to present day Angola to discuss the relationship between Queen Nzinga and the Portuguese. A warrior, anti-imperialist, feminist, and possible (unconfirmed) Scorpio - Queen Nzinga had a tumultuous life full of twists and turns and never a dull moment. Pull up a human chair (don't do that) and have a listen! Don't forget to

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00:39:27

Episode 19 - England - Mary Seacole

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2021/02/18

Coucou everyone! Honestly, where to begin with Mary? Loving caretaker? Yes. Entrepreneurial spirit? Yes. World traveler? Yes. Zero fucks-giver? YES. Hear Cat tell all about this amazing woman! Then listen to Kate dish on desperate British noblemen and the American women who saved them aka Million Dollar Princesses. You're welcome! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Mary Seacole Sources: Mary Seacole wiki The History Chicks pod Mini topic sources: Weird History - Youtube

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00:42:32

Episode 18 - France - The Louvre

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2021/02/11

Coucou everyone! "But she's so tiny....." - Every tourist talking about Mona Lisa. This week, we go to Paris to talk all about the history of the Louvre! From a fortress to the palace/art museum we see today today, the Louvre had quite the glow up. Kate tells Catherine all about the museum's rich, lonnnnnng history. Then Catherine tells the tale of French Freedom fighter, Lucie Aubrac's amazing gumption and fortitude. But tell us, what's your favorite piece in the Louvre and why is it Mona

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00:44:45

Episode 17 - Greece - Sex and Beauty in Ancient Times

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2021/02/04

Coucou everyone! Let's talk about sex, babyyyy! This week, Catherine tells Kate all about sex, relationships, and beauty standards in Ancient Greece. While very freeing in some ways, there were also plenty of rules and caveats - especially when it came to women and the age of consent (are we surprised??). Then Kate tells Cat and the Isle of Lesbos and the infamous Poetess - Sappho. That's hot. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Sex in Ancient Greece Sources: 'Sex and the Constitution': the

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00:41:49

Episode 16 - Spain - Flamenco

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2021/01/28

Coucou everyone! OLÉ! This week Kate discusses the tumultuous and complicated relationship between Spain, fascism, tourism and Flamenco. Started by the Roma people in Spain, Flamenco has not had the easiest road of being recognized as a true Spanish art form. Then get your overripe tomatoes ready, as Catherine tells Kate all about the festival of the throwing of tomatoes, La Tomatina. Can you get the jamón??? Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Flamenco Sources: History of Flamenco Flamenco

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00:34:42

Episode 15 - Ireland - Pirate Queen Grania O'Malley

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2021/01/21

Coucou everyone! Come with us to the Emerald Isle of Ireland as Catherine tells Kate about a pirate queen who kicked her husband out of the house, chatted in Latin with Queen Elizabeth I, pillaged towns and ships, and fended off privateers while out at sea less than an hour after giving birth. Then Kate tells Cat about an Irish tradition called keening - a powerful cry sung at funerals and protests, and shares a darling Irish word. Now we're craving a Guinness. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram

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00:44:35

Episode 14 - France - Romain Gary with Emile Bertherat

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2021/01/07

Coucou everyone and happy 2021! We are thrilled to introduce our first guest - our favorite French friend Emile Bertherat! We caught up with Emile on how France handled 2020, and he taught us about renowned French novelist Romain Gary who lived an incredibly colorful life (to say the least!). Here's to a new year and to many more episodes with Emile! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Romain Gary Sources: 6 Things You May Not Know About Romain Gary Literature: the day Romain Gary said no to

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00:56:46

Episode 13 - Italy - Lucrezia Borgia

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2020/12/31

Coucou everyone! Called an incestuous murderesse, Lucrezia Borgia has been the center of many infamous stories and rumors swirling around the Borgia family. Kate tells Catherine all about if the rumors are true. Then Catherine regales Kate of the history of the Aperitivo in Italy - swoon! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Lucrezia Sources: Long Reads Lucrezia Borgia wiki Mini topic sources: The Old History of Aperitivo Aperitivo in Italy Marcus Gavius Apicius wiki Everything You Need to Know

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00:40:34

Episode 12 - Scotland - The Mysterious Death of Netta...

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2020/12/24

Coucou everyone! WARNING: this episode discusses themes of murder and death Come with us to blustery, beautiful Scotland! Catherine tells Kate about the heavenly isle of Iona and the mysterious circumstances surrounding a young occultist's death in the early 20th century. Then, Kate regales Catherine about the Massacre of Glencoe, and why the Campbell clan is forever cursed because of their dastardly deeds to the MacDonald clan. The gals wrap things up with a few Scottish stories of their own. Don't

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00:35:14

Episode 11 - Russia - Vodka

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2020/12/17

Coucou everyone & na zdorovie! We're cheer-sing to your health this episode with Russian Vodka! Kate tells Catherine all about the history of the importance of vodka to Russia and even how it had a hand in deciding Russia's official religion. Catherine then tells Kate the story about how the Matryoshka nesting dolls came to be! Da darling! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Vodka Sources: Russian Vodka: A History Vodka History Facts & Details Prohibition Mini topic sources: The

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00:44:13

Episode 10 - Denmark - Queen Caroline Mathilde

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2020/12/10

Coucou everyone! Sign us up for dishing the sordid details of a steamy affair. Throw in a King, Queen and a revolutionary doctor? Yum. Cat tells Kate all about Queen Caroline Mathilde of Denmark and her lover Johann. Kate then informs Cat about the creepy, non-Disney version of The Little Mermaid. How morbid! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Queen Caroline Mathilde Sources: Rebecca Starr Brown - "Scandal, Divorce & Exile: The Legacy of CarolineMatilda" Noble Blood Podcast - Queen

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00:41:36

Episode 9 - Germany - Helmut Newton

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2020/12/03

Coucou everyone! Kate tells Cat all about the 'King of Kink', Helmut Newton and his rise to becoming a provocateur photographer of the ages! Cat then tells Kate about the roaring queer nightclub scene of Berlin pre-Nazi Germany. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Helmut Newton Sources: American Suburb X The Art Story Helmut Newton Wiki Mini topic sources: LGBT Culture in Berlin wiki "A Peek Inside Berlin's Queer Club Scene Before Hitler Destroyed It" Recommendations: Kate's Recommendation -

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00:53:54

Episode 8 - Italy - Cosa Nostra (Sicilian Mafia)

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2020/11/26

Coucou everyone! WARNING: this episode discusses themes of murder and abuse Signore e signori...join us as we venture to Sicily and discuss Cosa Nostra aka "Our Thing" aka the Mafia. Then Kate informs Cat about the wild Sicilian flag and reminds us all about the story of Medusa. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Cosa Nostra Sources: Sicilian Mafia Mini topic sources: Medusa Recommendations: Kate's Recommendation - My Brilliant Friend Series by Elena Ferrante Catherine's Recommendation - I am

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00:32:24

Episode 7 - Scandinavia - Sami People

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2020/11/19

Coucou everyone! Kate tells Cat about the only indigenous peoples of Europe - the Sami. Cat dishes the details of artist Edvard Munch's tumultuous love life, and surprises Kate with a fun little social experiment. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Sami People Sources: Sami Sami Wikipedia Sami handicrafts – Duodji Frozen II and the Sami Mini topic sources: Edvard Munch and Tulla Larsen Edvard Munch's Female Influencers Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine

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00:42:13

Episode 6 - The Netherlands - Mata Hari

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2020/11/12

Coucou Everyone! Exotic dancer, courtesan, and double agent - meet the irresistible Mata Hari....and enjoy a cute little folktale told by Kate. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES TOPIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND MURDER. Mata Hari Sources: STUFF YOU MISSED IN HISTORY CLASS PODCAST BIOGRAPHICS MATA BIOGRAPHY GREAT LIVES BBC MATA MEETS ERTE MEETS BEYONCE Mini Topic Sources: THE BOY WHO WANTED MORE CHEESE Recommendations: BON APPETIT'S COLCANNON CAUDALIE VINE ACTIV

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00:37:51

Episode 5 - Great Britain - Love Island

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2020/11/05

Coucou Everyone! Maaaates! Let's discuss British reality TV, specifically the juiciness that is LOVE ISLAND. Let's follow that up with some afternoon tea talk, shall we? Don't forget to follow us on INSTAGRAM :) WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES TOPIC OF SUICIDE. Love Island Sources: LOVE ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH PROCESSES WIKIPEDIA GUARDIAN ARTICLE LOVE ISLAND AND BODY IMAGE LOVE ISLAND AND MENTAL HEALTH Mini topic sources: HISTORY OF THE AFTERNOON TEA 4TH EARL OF SANDWICH VOGUE: BEST AFTERNOON TEAS IN

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00:44:46

Episode 4 - Switzerland & France - The Order of the...

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2020/10/29

Coucou everyone! Who doesn't love a cult? Cat tells Kate all about the doomsday, murder-suicide cult who had HQs in France, Switzerland, and Canada. Kate shares the lovely story behind French Lace. Don't forget to follow us on INSTAGRAM :) WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES TOPICS OF MURDER, SUICIDE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. The Order of the Solar Temple Sources: CULTS PODCAST THE LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT WITNESS Mini Topic Sources: DENTELLE DE CALAIS WIKIPEDIA Cover art & Logo by KATE WALKER Mixed

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00:40:05

Episode 3 - Romania - Bram Stoker's Dracula

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2020/10/22

Coucou everyone! This spooky szn, the girls dive into the wild ride that is Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and the real story behind the film. They also chat about a creepy forest in Romania. Don't forget to follow us on INSTAGRAM :) WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES TOPICS OF MURDER, SUICIDE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. Bram Stoker's Dracula Sources: Bram Stoker's Dracula. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, 1992. Bram Stoker's Dracula Film WIKIPEDIA Bram Stoker's Dracula Novel

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00:32:31

Episode 2 - Austria - Hedy Lamarr

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2020/10/15

COUCOU EVERYONE! Coucou everyone! Meet the beautiful Hedy Lamarr - Austrian-born Hedy would go off to to make it in Hollywood but without her we would not have cellphones, wifi, bluetooth or GPS - we would literally be lost without her! Also a delicious little story about how the tomato traveled to Europe. Don't forget to follow us on INSTAGRAM :) Hedy Lamarr Sources: You Must Remember This EP. 29 "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" (2017), Directed by Alexandra Dean Mini Topic Sources: HOW THE

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00:39:51

Episode 1 - France - Coco Chanel

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2020/10/08

Coucou Everyone! Join our inaugural episode as we learn about the life of inimitable Coco Chanel and the French treat that is the Tarte Tropézienne! Don't forget to follow us on INSTAGRAM :) Coco Chanel Sources: COCO'S WIKIPEDIA BIOGRAPHY.COM BRITTANICA TANNING BUSINESS OF FASHION CHANEL NUMBER 5 - MARILYN MONROE CHANEL NUMBER 5 - NICOLE KIDMAN, DIRECTED BY BAZ LUHRMANN AMAZING CHANEL FASHION SHOW SET DESIGN Mini Topic Sources: TARTE TROPÉZIENNE AND GOD CREATED WOMAN Kate and

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