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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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00:32:11

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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00:39:08

Episode 28 - Greece - Maria Callas

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2021/04/29

Coucou everyone! Please meet the voice and face of an angel...Maria Callas! Cat tells Kate about her career and personal life, one of which soared while the other tragically floundered. Then, Kate tells us how to cast the Evil Eye, and what to do if one was cast on you. We recommend hexing one on bad parkers. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Maria Callas sources: Callas: A Documentary Maria Callas wiki Maria Callas’s tormented life revealed Maria Callas: 15 facts about the great

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00:56:47

Episode 27 - Great Britain - James Bond

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2021/04/22

Coucou everyone! James Bond. A perfectly boring name - according to Ian Fleming - for one of the most interesting literary/film characters in the 20th century! Kate tells Cat all about Ian Fleming, how James Bond came to be, James Bond themes, our favorite Bonds and our favorite Bond girls! Cat then goes loooooow brow with some juicy 'football' gossip. Grab your popcorn because this shit is juicy!!! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) James Bond sources: 007.com James Bond wiki Ian Fleming

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00:36:26

Episode 26 - Sweden - ABBA

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2021/04/15

Coucou everyone! Cat truly believes that if you don't like ABBA there is something seriously wrong with you...ABBA is a vibe!!! She tells Kate all about how the band got together, and how it all fell apart. Then, Kate tells Cat about the lovely Swedish bi-daily coffee break called "fika" - we all needs more breaks in life! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) ABBA sources: ABBA Mini-Documentary All Of The Drama And Heartache Behind ABBA’s Feel-Good Disco Hits A is for ABBA (BBC) Minitopic

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00:49:28

Episode 25 - Italy - Murder of Maurizio Gucci

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2021/04/01

Coucou everyone! We've been seeing those pictures of Lady Gaga galavanting around Italy as Patrizia Reggiani and Kate thought we must dive in to the true crime story of the Murder of Maurizio Gucci! Cat then tells Kate all about a fabulous casa in Capri - grab the limoncello! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Gucci sources: Daily Beast Gucci wiki Maurizio Gucci wiki Harper's Bazaar: House of Gucci Minitopic sources: Casa Malaparte: A House Like Me Casa Malaparte wiki Recommendations: Kate's

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00:39:03

Episode 24 - Germany - Grimm's Fairy Tales

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2021/03/25

Coucou everyone! This week Cat takes Kate to Germany and tells her about the creepy, non-Disney versions of fairy tales, and about the two brothers who took great care in making sure these tales would never be forgotten. Then, Kate makes us thirsty by telling the history of the biergarten. Prost! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) The Brothers Grimm sources: The dark and disturbing original stories behind your favourite Disney films 5 Facts About the Brothers Grimm Brothers Grimm wiki 11

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00:52:59

Episode 23 - Turkey - Kurt Seyt and Shura

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2021/03/18

Coucou everyone! Join us for the true story of a real Romeo and Juliet of Russia & Turkey, Kurt Seyt and Shura! This story has everything you could ever want - war, politics, centuries old grifts, religion, murder, star-crossed lovers, love, lust, and betrayal. Come join us for the true story of their love! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Kurt Seyt and Shura Sources: Kurt Seyit and Shura by Nevin Bezmen, 1992. Minitopic sources: The Fish-Peri Recommendations: Kate's Recommendation

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00:43:45

Episode 22 - Austria - Gustav Klimt

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2021/03/11

Coucou everyone! Come with us to Vienna, Austria as Catherine tells Kate all about the sexy, shy, commando-loving Gustav Klimt, his partner and fashion designer Emilie Louise Flöge, and the story of how five of his paintings found their way back to their original owners (FYI this part made the girls cry). Then, Kate enchants Catherine with the history of the waltz - swoon! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) Gustav Klimt Sources: Gustav Klimt wiki 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Gustav

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00:47:09

Episode 21 - Spain - El Transito Synagogue with...

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2021/03/04

Coucou everyone! Our special guest Jennifer Cutrona comes on the pod to take us to Spain this week! She gives us the history of how Muslims, Christians, and Jews in Spain had influenced this very special building, El Transito Synagogue in Toledo. Jennifer is a consummate professional and is super knowledgable about architecture - just don't tell her all ancient ruins look alike.... Vámonos! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram :) El Transito Synagogue Sources: Sinagoga El Transito "El Transito"

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