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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 wondering who really is the other woman? You decide.Sound design from the talented Christopher Ferreira, find m
The Curse of the Knights Templar
"Pope Clement, iniquitous judge and cruel executioner, I adjure you to appear in forty days time before Gods tribunal. And you, King of France, will not live to see the end of this year, and Heavens retribution will strike don your accomplices and dest
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 the extraordinary adventures of the philosopher post mortem and finally get to the bottom of the rumors tha
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. Sound design from the talented Christopher Ferreira, find more of his original work here.Follow me on 
35. The life and love of Voltaire
Franois-Marie Arouet who made a name for himself as Voltaire was a prolific writer, playwright and philosopher. Famed for his sharp wit and criticism of the Catholic church and institutions of pre-revolutinary France as well as his advocacy for freed
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 original work here.Follow me on instagram or go to my website for sources and pictures
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 to drive fashion and style her personal life and her moral code reveal a more troubled and troubling per
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 design and the story behind her iconic perfume Chanel No. 5Sound design from the talented Christopher Ferreir
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 Ferreira, find more of his original work here.Follow me on instagram or go to my website 
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 Liberty, as you probably know, was a gift from the French to the Americans. In Paris there are actually 7 diffe