Paname: The Secret History of Paris
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Paname: The Secret History of Paris
Paname is about Paris; the people who have lived here, the events that have taken place and the traces they’ve left behind. Come with me to explore the unusual, overlooked and unlikely stories which are often hidden in plain sight. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/panamepodcast. Ho...
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The Louvre's Stolen Masterpiece(s)
If you thought the recent theft of the Napoleonic jewels from the Louvre was audacious then just wait for what I have in store for you today because i...
Artists' Wives
Stretched at full length, on the great divan of a studio, cigar in mouth, two friends—a poet and a painter—were talking together one evening after din...
The Pox
Spend a night with Venus and the rest of your life with Mercury...
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Delacroix Angels
In part two on Eugène Delacroix let's discover some of his work, for free, in a walking tour of 3 churches of Paris: Saint Paul Saint Louis, Saint Den...
Delacroix's Ear
Eugène Delacroix, the rebel Romantic painter of the 19th century. He would go on to inspire artists for generations to come with his dynamic use of co...
Celebri-Trees of Paris
Paris is full of celebrities but did you know that there are also celebri-trees? Fifteen trees of Paris have been awarded the special status of 'rema...
Paris - City of Lights
Paris is the city of lights, though whether that moniker refers to the intellectuals that have studied here from mediaeval times, the Enlightened thin...
The Count of Paris
Upon his death at the age of 90 his children found his home completely empty, stripped of furniture and even lightbulb, all that was left were 6 monog...
Places of execution in Paris
Today we are heading on a rather a rather morbid walking tour of Paris and to the some of the many places of execution where you could enjoy the spect...
Jeanne de Clisson - France's fiercest female pirate
Jeanne de Clisson, also known as Jeanne de Belleville, or by her nickname ‘The Lioness of Brittany’ and was France's first and fiercest female pirate...
The Gibbet of Montfaucon
In the 10th arrondissement of Paris at place Colonel Fabien, just up from the lovely canal St Martin and opposite the curious headquarters of the Comm...
The Louis d'or
A story by François Coppée set on a cold, Christmas Eve night in Paris. First published in 1893.
Sound design from the talented Christopher Fer...
The Smallest Cemetery in Paris
Come with me to the smallest, most exclusive cemetery in Paris, only open twice a year! I managed to get in for a visit and learn about a particularly...
The pig that killed a King
The 13th of October was really an unlucky day for the Capet Kings! In this episode find out how a humble pig changed the fortunes of France.
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The Other Wife
A special episode for Valentine's day about love..... sort of. Colette's short story entitled 'The Other Wife' or 'L'autre Femme' will have you wonder...
The Curse of the Knights Templar
The curse of Jacques de Molay rang out as he was burnt at the stake for the crime of herasy, and maybe we would have forgotten about it if it had not...
The Posthumous Adventures of Voltaire
Voltaire may have lived a full life and one that has gone down in history but less well known is his afterlife. Join me in this episode to find out th...
Christmas Eve
A Christmas story by Guy De Maupassant an author famous for his dark and unusual short stories which reflect Belle Epoch Paris in a new light.
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35. The life and love of Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet who made a name for himself as Voltaire was a prolific writer, playwright and philosopher. Famed for his sharp wit and criticis...
34. Napoleon's Wig
Is it that Louis... or just Napoleon in a wig? Find out in this episode.
Sound design from the talented Christopher Ferreira, find more of his...
33. Coco Chanel
Chanel is considered a model of female independence, success and good taste, but while her business acumen cannot be denied and her incredible ability...
32. Chanel No.5
Coco Chanel has certainly left her mark on Paris fashion, but did Paris leave its mark on her? Come with me in this episode to find out about the desi...
31. The Statue of Liberty (part 2)
In part 2 let's find out how the statue was built and what we can find to remeber her by in Paris.
Sound design from the talented Christopher F...
30. The Statue of Liberty (part 1)
In these episodes we are once again on the trail of a statue that is no longer here but for a very different reason to last time. The statue of Libert...
29. Marguerite Durand
Marguerite Durand, Belle Epoch feminist, journalist, pioneer and animal lover. Famous for having a pet lion called 'Tigre,’ having once said "Feminism...
28. Death & the Statues
During the Nazi occupation Paris and France, saw the sad demise of many of their bronze statues. In this episode come with me to find out what happen...
27. Charlotte's Skull (Part 2)
Part 2: find out what happened following the assassination of Marat and the Execution of Charlotte.
Music and mixing from the talented Christ...
26. Marat's Bathtub (Part 1)
If you are at all familiar with the French revolution you may have come across the painting by Jacques Louis David called ‘The Death of Marat', one of...
25. Danton's Finger
In this episode my attention has been captured by a gesture, a finger - the pointing finger of the sculpture of Danton causing me to wonder why and w...
24. Ducks & Dragons
To end our look at signs that gave their names (sort of) to streets let’s visit two lovely streets and discover two fabulous stories; Rue des Canett...
23. Zamor
In this episode we will look at two shop signs. One that is still in place, and one recently removed. ‘Au Negre Joyeux’ and ‘Au Planteur.’ Do historic...
22. The Headless Woman
Shop signs in Paris go back to as long as there have been shops; they were colorful, creative and often full of word play. Particularly successful si...
21. Poor Saint Julien
In this episode discover the story of Poor old Saint Julien and the much overlooked church that bears his name. Once a glorious place of learning it i...
20. Richelieu, the salaud?
This episode has been inspired by the book ‘Rue des Salauds by Oscar Lambert.’ The premise of his book is that many of the streets of Paris the ‘rue’...
19. The Haunted Chair
Believe it or not in Paris it is quite possible to become immortal. In fact there are 40 immortals here right at this very moment. So come with me as...
18. The Immortal Clockmaker
In this episode as we delve into the urban legend of the Immortal Clockmaker as well as exploring time and timepieces around Paris: from the many curi...
17. The Alchemist Nicolas Flamel
Who doesn’t like a good story about the mystical world of Alchemists? Certainly JK Rowling does, as did Victor Hugo, both of which make mention of Par...
16. Love
In this mini-episode I look at some of the alternatives to the non-tradition of the horrible Love locks which parasite the bridges of Paris and have a...
15. The Bloody Barber of Rue des Marmousets
Growing up in London I was familiar with the story of Sweeney Todd the bloody barber of fleet street who would cut more than your hair before despatch...
14. The Obelisk
The obelisk, at over 22 meters high, made from rose Granit and weighing in at an estimated 227 tonnes sits proudly in the centre of the Place de la Co...