Episode 129 - Spain - Manolo Blahnik

Coucou everyone!Indulge yourself in the history of the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the oldest continuously operating perfumer in the world, of which we are huge fans. Established in Florence by Dominican friars in 1221, they are still creating products that have been on their shelves for centuries. Most notable is their Acqua della Regina fragrance, which was made for Catherine de' Medici herself. We then veer into a conversation about another Italian emblem, the Fiat 500. Iconic!Main topic sources: Santa Maria Novella websiteSanta Maria Novella: The Story of the World’s Oldest Apothecary | AnOtherOfficina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella - Wikipedia Elisir di China Santa Maria Novella - 50cl | Callmewine Alkermes - Gastro Obscura World Wide Aura Mini topic sources:Italy Segreta: Icons of ItalyKate's recommendation: Santa Maria Novella Rosa Novella lotionCatherine's recommendation: Santa Maria Novella Caprifoglio eau de cologneDon'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 almost Halloween and it’s the perfect time to talk about The Life and The Disappearance of the Queen of Crime herself, Dame Agatha Christie. The bestselling author and playwright, Agatha was prolific to say the least. Apart from her formidable work ethic, Agatha had lead an incredibly epic life that could rival some of her stories. So get your kettle on while Catherine tells us about why the Brits drive on the left. Cheers! xMain topic sources: Pugh, T. (2023). Agatha Christie’s Life and Puzzling Persona. In Understanding Agatha Christie (pp. 8–21). University of South Carolina Press. http://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.Historic UK: The Curious Disappearance of Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie: Christie’s TravelsMini topic sources:https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Why-do-the-British-drive-on-the-left/ Kate's recommendation: Spellbound (1945)Catherine's recommendation: The Inbetweeners (2008 - 2010)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!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 MysteriesSlavic Myths of Autumn: Mokosh, Morana, and the Spirits of the Dying Year9 Slavic Rituals & Customs of Ye Olden Days | Article | Culture.plHarvest celebrations in our native faith - SvarunicaWheel of the Year / Slavic Old FaithRadogost: Rodnovery Fall Equinox — Celebrate Pagan HolidaysAutumnal Equinox: Slavic Traditions and RitesMini topic sources:Fabergé Imperial EggsKansas University: Matryoshka Dolls Kate's recommendation: Papoutsantis musk bar soapCatherine's recommendation: The Luxury PodcastDon'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!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 ThatStockholm Syndrome - JSTOR DailyThe Six-Day Hostage Standoff That Gave Rise to ‘Stockholm Syndrome’Norrmalmstorg robbery - WikipediaThe Norrmalmstorg Robbery- The Heist That Changed Psychology - F**k That | Podcast on SpotifyStockholm syndrome - WikipediaMini topic sources:Metal Floss: Swedish FishKate's recommendation: Summer '36 (L'Été '36), Netflix ShowCatherine's recommendation: All the Young Dudes, by MsKingBean89Don'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 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 LettersNational Archives: Wicked Little LettersHistoryExtra: Wicked Little LettersHistory.UK: Wicked Little LettersHistory Vs Hollywood: Wicked Little LettersMini topic sources:Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag? Kate's recommendation: A Woman of Substance (2026), TV SeriesCatherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Odyssey by Homer, specifically the Emily Wilson translationDon'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!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 AllianceHistory - Evolve Pilates 365 An Animated History of PilatesJoseph Pilates - Wikipedia Pilates - Wikipedia Mini topic sources:CNN: Autobahn HistoryKate's recommendation: ⁠Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Fior D'ArancioCatherine's recommendation: ⁠Chanel Fresh Water Tint foundationDon'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!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 FoundationFortuna: Remembering Visionary Designer Elsa PerettiVogue: Everything You Need to Know about Elsa PerettiHancocks London: Elsa PerettiWhat Looks Good Substack: Elsa PerettiMini 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 GarelickCatherine's recommendation: Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective CreamDon'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!Trigger warning: murder, suicideThere 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:KaiserschmarrnKate's recommendation: La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste of Things), 2023, directed by Tran Anh HungCatherine's recommendation: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Beth BrowerDon'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!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 RobertsThe 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 MenkesMini topic sources:Medium: History of Jamón IbéricoFood & Wine: What's the Difference Between Jamón Ibérico and Jamón Serrano?History behind Jamón IbéricoMelles, 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 ChipsCatherine's recommendation: Colorway sneakersDon'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!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 SchoolEsoterx: The Miseducation of a ScholomarHistoric Mysteries: ScholomanceExcerpt from Emily Gerard's work on Transylvanian SuperstitionsMini 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 AcimanDon'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!