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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!

society & culture

All Episodes

00:30:56

Episode 48 - France - Ada "Bricktop" Smith

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2022/02/17

Coucou everyone! Will Paris in the ‘20s ever bore us? Never! This week we talk about Ada “Bricktop” Smith, a cigar-smoking saloon keeper/performer who was born in the US but moved to Paris, had several successful international nightclubs, and was friends with practically every celebrity. Cheers to Bricktop! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Main topic sources: Ada "Bricktop" Smith wiki Bricktop, the Fabulous Bricktop, and the Happy Ending Minitopic sources: The Occult

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00:30:25

Episode 47 - France & Spain - The Plaçage System &...

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2022/02/03

Coucou everyone! This month is Black History Month in the US and we wanted to dive a little deeper into the history of The Plaçage System and Tignon Laws of Louisiana under French and Spanish rule. Kate discusses the implications of La Code Noire of the French and the racist Spanish Tignon Laws which made black women cover their natural hair. Cat then tells us all about the history of the Beignet. Let's go down south shall we? Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Main topic sources: History:

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00:35:32

Episode 46 - Northern Ireland - Bridey Murphy

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2022/01/21

Coucou everyone! Do you believe in past lives? Hear Cat tell Kate all about Bridey Murphy/Virginia Tighe - a woman in 1950s Colorado who was hypnotized and told all about her past life in Belfast, Ireland. We believe! Then Kate share the history of the claddagh ring. Awe :') Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Bridey sources: Bridey Murphy wiki Supernatural podcast Reincarnation cocktail Minitopic sources: History of the Claddagh Ring Recommendations: Kate's Recommendation -Cuhnja

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00:38:14

Episode 45 - Europe - Cursed Royal Jewels

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2022/01/06

Coucou everyone! TW: suicide, murder We all know all that glitters isn't gold but also might be cursed? This week we discuss European royal jewels and their sinister histories - I think the moral of the story is simply, do not steal. Next Cat is right on topic with the potentially cursed Ancient Roman Ring of Secicianus! Keep your enemies close but your cursed jewels closer. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Jewel sources: Myku Mysteries The Smithsonian - History of the Hope

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00:35:32

Episode 44 - A European Christmas

EUROPHILE ·

2021/12/23

Coucou everyone! Happy Holidays! Both Kate and Cat celebrate Christmas, so cozy up to enjoy Cat's tour of Europe as she shares sweet, scary, and silly Christmas traditions from the continent and beyond. Then, hear Kate tell us the origins of our favorite word - ciao! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Christmas sources: Wacky Christmas Traditions in Europe Feast of the Seven Fishes 10 Christmas Traditions From Europe to Try at Home Boxing Day Ten European Christmas Traditions Minitopic

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00:33:15

Episode 43 - France - Les Clefs d'Or

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2021/12/09

Coucou everyone! This week we travel to France and beyond to discuss Les Clefs d'Or, an organization of elite concierges sprinkled throughout the world's best hotels. Think Grand Budapest Hotel but this is real life! Then we discuss another famous French icon, Toulouse Lautrec. Grab a glass of something bubbly, put on your best robe and join us in France! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Les Clefs d'Or sources: Legendary Concierges Contented Traveler Les Clefs d'Or Washington

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00:37:33

Episode 42 - Russia - The Dyatlov Pass Incident

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2021/11/11

Coucou everyone! TW: murder Come to Russia and hear about the Dyatlov Pass Incident, one of the country's creepiest and most popular conspiracy theories. Then, hear Kate explain all about Russian superstitions and customs! Much more than just throwing salt over your shoulder...eek! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Dyatlov Pass Incident sources: Supernatural with Ashley Flowers podcast The Russian Conspiracy Theory That Won’t Die Dyatlov Pass wiki Minitopic sources: Russian Supersitions

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00:31:40

Episode 41 - Scotland - Samhain

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2021/10/28

Coucou everyone! Happpyyyy Hallowweeeeen! Or Happy Samhain should I say? This week we travel to Scotland (and Ireland) to discuss the festival that welcomes the dark part of the Celtic year Cat tells us all about the adorable story of Greyfriar's Bobby. Now... who wants to trick or treat??? Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Samhain sources: Samhain wiki Time.com: Samhain Scotland Shop Minitopic sources: Greyfriars Kirkyard Greyfriars Bobby wiki Recommendations: Kate's Recommendation

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00:32:11

Episode 40 - Spain - Juana La Loca

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2021/10/14

Coucou everyone! Come to Spain this week as Cat tells Kate all about Catherine of Aragon's older sister Juana "La Loca" - Queen of Castile and Aragon. Ok YES there were rumors that she kissed her dead husband's corpse for months, but that doesn't negate the fact that basically every man in her life used her for her power to further promote their own agendas and ultimately locked her away for decades...horrific. Then, Kate tells Cat about the Basque language. Juicy! Don't forget to follow us on

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00:44:46

Episode 39 - Austria - Empress Sisi

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2021/09/30

Coucou everyone! This week we venture to Germany/Austria and Hungary to discuss the amazing, eventful life of Empress Sisi of Austria. We discuss the absolute dedication she had to her appearance and for the people of Hungary. A story almost too wild to be true. Next Cat tells us all about the Spooky Moosham Castle in Austria. Witches and werewolves and magic, oh myyyy. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Sisi sources: Stuff You Missed in History Class Sisi wiki Minitopic sources: Moosham

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00:38:52

Episode 38 - England - Bright Young Things

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2021/09/16

Coucou everyone! Hello darlings, join us this week as we party in London with British aristocrats in the 1920s - the Bright Young Things! Gender fluid, drug-loving, booze-sipping...they really knew how to enjoy themselves. Then Kate makes us all feel so smart by telling us how "ye" came to be. Thrilling! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Bright Young Things sources: Bright Young Things wiki Young, glamorous socialites who indulged in every excess Bright Young Things Dress: Fancy podcast Let

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00:39:06

Episode 37 - Italy - Gianni Agnelli

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2021/09/02

Coucou everyone! Today we travel to Italy to discuss Italian industrialist, playboy, style icon and general bon vivant - Gianni Agnelli. Kennedys, Italian Riviera, aristocracy and millions of dollars at stake - he was the actual embodiment of La Dolce Vita. Cat then tells us all about the sad story of Princess Mafalda of Savoy. So grab some prosecco and join us! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Gianni Agnelli sources: Angelli (HBO Max) Minitopic sources: Princess Mafalda of

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00:48:54

Episode 36 - France - Christian Dior

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2021/08/19

Coucou everyone! Cat decided it's time for some FRIVOLITY this week, so come to France as she tells Kate about Christian Dior and the house of Dior. Then, we take a dramatic turn when Kate tells Cat about the history of the guillotine. We love the French but let us tell you....times were weird. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Dior sources: How Christian Dior Invented Fashion The History of the House of Dior From Princess Diana to today: The history of the iconic Lady Dior bag hat The HELL

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00:31:03

Episode 35 - Hungary - The Angel Makers of Nagyrév

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2021/08/05

Coucou everyone! TW: murder We travel to Hungary this week as Kate tells us all about the murderous syndicate that started out as abused wives but turned into something far more sinister. Cat then tells Kate all about the real version of the Red Wedding - Lajos Nagy vs Prince Károly of Durazzo! It's WILD. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) The Angel Makers of Nagyrév sources: Murderpedia: Angel Makers Medium Minitopic sources: The Red Wedding from Game of Thrones has happened in the past in

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00:37:12

Episode 34 - Poland - Christine Granville

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2021/07/22

Coucou everyone! TW: murder Come to Poland this week as Cat talks about real life Bond Girl - Krystyna Skarbek, code name Christine Granville. "Churchill's favorite spy," Christine was brave, intelligent, and loved an exciting fling with a hottie (who doesn't!). Hear about her thrilling life that tragically ended too quickly. Then Kate gives us a juicy art history lesson about the venerated Black Madonna painting. Na Zdrowie! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Christine Granville

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00:32:12

Episode 33 - Spain - La Veneno

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2021/07/08

Coucou everyone! TW: homophobia, murder This week we go to Spain to discuss one of the country's most pioneering, unapologetic and first widely known person in the trans community - La Veneno. Her name means poison but we talk all about the importance of her life and visibility of people in the queer community in Spain. Cat then tells us all about 'the most important painting in the world' - Las Meninas! Olé! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) La Veneno sources: El Pais La Veneno wiki Film

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00:38:09

Episode 32 - France - Josephine Baker

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2021/06/24

Coucou everyone! This week's subject is probably Cat's favorite topic EVER, so hear her gush about Josephine Baker: entertainer, Allied spy, and civil rights activist. Then hear Kate tell us the history of the pod's favorite sweet - the croissant. We love France! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Josephine Baker sources: The Life and Sad Ending of Josephine Baker Joesphine Bakere Wiki "Coco and Josephine: Celebrity, Legacy, and the Making of History" by Catherine Roehre, 2015 Minitopic

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00:36:06

Episode 31 - England via Egypt - The Curse of King Tut

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2021/06/10

Coucou everyone! A British excavation team decided to disturb the eternal resting place of one of Egypt's pharaohs - some people who were present experienced untimely deaths - is there a curse? Kate tells Cat all about the Pharaoh's curse. Cat then tells Kate all about the medicinal origins of the Gin and Tonic - cheers to your health! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) King Tut sources: Tutankhamun: who’s afraid of the pharaoh’s curse? Supernatural Podcast Entrance to King Tut’s tomb

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00:38:35

Episode 30 - Germany - Golden 20s

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2021/05/13

Coucou everyone! Come to Germany as Cat shares all about everyone's favorite decade - the 20s! Art, music, literature, sex, cabaret, architecture, film...you name it and it was poppin'! Then Kate makes our mouths water as she shares the history of Haribo gummies. Ja dahling! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Golden 20s sources: Golden 20s Anita Berber New Objectivity 1920s Berlin Weimer culture Minitopic sources: Forbes: Facts about Haribo The Guardian: Hans Riegel died at

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00:44:51

Episode 29 - Hungarian Bath Culture

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2021/05/06

Coucou everyone! Sometimes one needs a good soak and a trip to Hungary is the perfect place to relax! Bathing culture has been important to Hungary since the Ancient Romans and Hungary is fortunate enough to have a lot of thermal *water wealth.* Then Cat tells Kate all about the love affair between the forgotten Prince William of Gloucester & Hungarian model Zsuzsi Starkloff. STEAMY! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Hungarian bath sources: Budapest Bath Culture Nat Geo Hungary Culture

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