#21
Dancing with the Green Fairy: The Mysteries of Absinthe
Absinthe was one of the most popular and most mysterious drinks that fueled Paris and London's cafe society and artistic circles in the Belle Epoque and late…
Episodes
#19
Stealing a Smile: The Theft of the Mona Lisa, Paris 1911
The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has captured the attention of the public for centuries. But even today, few people actually realize that on a…
#7
Getting a Bad Rap: Spiritualism in the 19th century
Many people throughout the 19th century were fascinated with the idea of connecting with the beyond including the famous Commodore Vanderbilt. Historian Anthony Bellov joins this week…