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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.
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What Was Really Hidden Inside Henri IV?
For more than two centuries, a rumour has clung to this monument that inside the body of Henri IV, sealed in the hollow of the bronze, there’s something that doesn’t belong to him at all. A secret hidden during the Restoration, a political
The Vendôme Column
Today, we’re heading to a monument that is both extremely vertical and surprisingly controversial. A monument that has been built up, knocked down, rebuilt. - the Vendôme Column. For detailed sources and links go to my website. Music Pixaba
Napoleon: A Very Efficient Magpie
Last time, we explored Veronese’s dazzling Wedding Feast at Cana a Venetian marvel painted for a monastery refectory and admired there for over two hundred years. Today, we follow the painting into a very different world: war, politics, plu
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 it is one of the biggest, and I mean that literally, the biggest, art thefts in the Louvre’
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 dinner... what follows are a series of short stories which might make you think twice about m
The Pox
Spend a night with Venus and the rest of your life with Mercury... have a look inside the museum here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0BRB9f6Hg4) Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/panamepodcast/ or go to my website (https://www.panam
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 Denys du Saint Sacrement both in the 3rd and Saint Sulpice in the 6th and I try to understand
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 colour and bold brushstrokes. In this episode we take a look at his life & work, visit his s
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 'remarkable' you can find the full list here (https://www.arbres.org/carte-de-france-interactive
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 thinkers of the 18th century or simply the street lights there is some debate. But, as with mo
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 monogrammed handkerchiefs and an old pair of slippers, Henri d'Orléans, the Count of Paris had
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 spectacle of beheading, quartering, boiling or ears being cut off.... enjoy. Follow me on https
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 driven to war with the French king in order to avenge her husband's death. She became a pi
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 Communists building you will see a usual Paris scene of day to day life. but that would have b
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 Ferreira, find more of his original work here (http://christopherferreira.com/). Follow me on https:
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 interesting Montmartre family who defended their iconic windmills and paid with their liv
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. Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/panamepodcast/ or go to my website (https://www.panamepodcas
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
The Curse of the Knights Templar
"Pope Clement, iniquitous judge and cruel executioner, I adjure you to appear in forty days’ time before God’s tribunal. And you, King of France, will not live to see the end of this year, and Heaven’s retribution will strike don your accom
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
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 (http://
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 criticism of the Catholic church and institutions of pre-revolutinary France as well as his advocac
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 (http://christopherferreira.com/). Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/pana
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 an
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. 5 Sound design from the talented Chr
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 (http://christopherferreira.com/). Follow me on http
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 a
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 owes a lot to my blond hair" and for generally standing up to the patriarchy at a time wh
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 happens to statues when they die and how to remember something that is no longer here. Read Gary
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 Christopher Ferreira, find more of his original work here (http://christopherferreira.com/). Follow me on
