Madame de Pompadour and Louis XV

Holly and Tracy discuss how frustrating Charles Goodyear could be. Then Holly talks a lot about shoes and how much she loves them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The evolution from leather-soled shoes of the 19th century to the sneakers people wear today started slowly, then built momentum. Many of the big names in sneakers today got their start surprisingly early in the process. Research: “A Column for the Girls.” Brooklyn Eagle. July 28 ...  Show more

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TW: This episode contains discussions of violence towards children that might be disturbing for some listeners.

For decades, one woman was the heart and soul of Versailles: Madame de Pompadour. Dana speaks with

In 1770, 14-year-old Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria arrived in France to marry Louis XVI. As Marie Antoinette, she became the ultimate diva of her time; rebelling against the the rigid protocols of court and crafting a unique visual identity; wearing men's clothing and s ...

In this week's RERELEASE , Claire and Tess sit down with some bubbly and cake and tell the story of the one and only, Marie Antoinette. We start with her beginnings as an Austrian princess leading her to become one of the most notorious rulers in history as the Queen of France an ...  Show more