Patron Podcast

Patron Podcast: Marie Antoinette - The Early Years

In this episode, we'll explore the doomed queen's early reign, and the problems within the French court that would later fuel the fires of revolution.

Aug 5 •

27:55

Patron Podcast: Mermaids, Sirens, and Medieval Romance

Mesopotamian mythology, medieval bestiaries, and classic Disney movies: let's explore how the mermaid transformed from the villain to the protagonist of…

Jul 3 •

21:50

Patron Podcast: The Haunted House in the American Imagination

What makes a house haunted? (Other than the ghosts, of course...) In this episode, we explore spooky Colonials, Victorians, and more.

May 31 •

21:48

Patron Podcast: Beatrix Potter and the Children’s Publishing Revolution

Over 120 years have passed since Beatrix Potter published her first children’s book. Today, we’ll explore how one woman charmed millions of readers and…

Apr 14 •

18:41

Patron Podcast: Unicorns, From Ancient India to the Unicorn Tapestries

In this episode, we track the transformation of the unicorn in folklore, along with the mythical creature's presence in consumer products today.

Mar 26 •

19:05

Patron Podcast: Black Market Plumage and Feathered Ladies

The bizarre tale of the world's largest ornithological heist, and the complicated history of rare feathers.

Mar 10 •

20:44

The Queen's Painter

Watch now | On the extraordinary life of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Marie Antoinette's favorite portrait artist who traversed the boundaries of Rococo and…

Jan 25 •

27:38

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