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26. Marat's Bathtub (Part 1)
If you are at all familiar with the French revolution you may have come across the painting by Jacques Louis David called ‘The Death of Marat', one of the most famous works of art concerning a revolutionary event. The painting itself depict
25. Danton's Finger
In this episode my attention has been captured by a gesture, a finger - the pointing finger of the sculpture of Danton causing me to wonder why and where is he pointing or rather what is he pointing at? So come with me as we go back to the
24. Ducks & Dragons
To end our look at signs that gave their names (sort of) to streets let’s visit two lovely streets and discover two fabulous stories; Rue des Canettes and Rue Dragon, or as we might say Ducks and Dragon(s) To support the show go to Patreon
23. Zamor
In this episode we will look at two shop signs. One that is still in place, and one recently removed. ‘Au Negre Joyeux’ and ‘Au Planteur.’ Do historical racist images deserve to be left in place or should they be taken down? And who is the
22. The Headless Woman
Shop signs in Paris go back to as long as there have been shops; they were colorful, creative and often full of word play. Particularly successful signs would sometimes even give streets their names and today some of the best named streets
21. Poor Saint Julien
In this episode discover the story of Poor old Saint Julien and the much overlooked church that bears his name. Once a glorious place of learning it is now overshadowed by an ancient tree and Notre Dame Cathedral. All of this was sparked of
20. Richelieu, the salaud?
This episode has been inspired by the book ‘Rue des Salauds by Oscar Lambert.’ The premise of his book is that many of the streets of Paris the ‘rue’ have been named after important or famous people thought history even though some of them
19. The Haunted Chair
Believe it or not in Paris it is quite possible to become immortal. In fact there are 40 immortals here right at this very moment. So come with me as we explore the cloak and dagger, or should say the cloak and sword world of the Academie F
18. The Immortal Clockmaker
In this episode as we delve into the urban legend of the Immortal Clockmaker as well as exploring time and timepieces around Paris: from the many curious and often overlooked sundials with their incredible mottos to forgotten meridians, mis
17. The Alchemist Nicolas Flamel
Who doesn’t like a good story about the mystical world of Alchemists? Certainly JK Rowling does, as did Victor Hugo, both of which make mention of Paris most famous Alchemist Nicolas Flamel. But who was he? Did he really exist? And did he c
16. Love
In this mini-episode I look at some of the alternatives to the non-tradition of the horrible Love locks which parasite the bridges of Paris and have a look at few examples of love traditions from bygone days. follow me on Instagram for phot
15. The Bloody Barber of Rue des Marmousets
Growing up in London I was familiar with the story of Sweeney Todd the bloody barber of fleet street who would cut more than your hair before despatching you to his neighbour Mrs Lovatt to turn you into a pie. So imagine my surprise when, o
14. The Obelisk
Normal 0 21 false false false FR JA X-NONE The obelisk, at over 22 meters high, made from rose Granit and weighing in at an estimated 227 tonnes sits proudly in the centre of the Place de la Concorde and at over 3,000 year old is Paris’ old
13. The Flood of 1910
Paris has avoided destruction time and time again in her long history. Saint Genevieve got down on her knees and, as if by miracle, Attila and his horde avoided Paris. Vikings came and went, siege, disease and urban planners all reeked havo
12. A Whiff of Grapeshot
Come with me to the Saint Roch church and have a look at some of the scars left on Paris. These particular ones date all the way back to the Revolution and can blamed a certain young Corsican and, in the words of historian Thomas Carlyle, a
11. Homme Rouge
Normal 0 21 false false false FR JA X-NONE There is a legend that tells of 'Le Petit Homme Rouge', the Little Red Man that haunted the Tuileries palace for over 300 years, between about 1570 when it was built to 1871 when it was burnt down
10. Saint Médard
"God is forbidden by order of the King to perform any more miracles in the cemetery of Saint-Médard." Find out why in this episode. For pictures & transcripts go to https://www.panamepodcast.com music by The Owl (https://oldowl.bandcamp.com
9. La Cour des Miracles
La Cour des Miracles, so named because each night, as if by miracle, the blind would regain their sight, the deaf hear their names being called and the lame regain use of their limbs. In this episode come with me to the slum of 17th Century
8. Landru
Normal 0 21 false false false FR JA X-NONE In this episode we will be finding out about one of Frances' most famous serial killers, a storybook monster come to life: Henri Desiré Landru, otherwise known as the real Blue Beard. Like his fict
7. La Guillotine
Normal 0 21 false false false FR JA X-NONE When the French talk of The Revolution of 1789 they might want us to think ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité’ but most of us probably think of the Guillotine. Come with me as we find traces of her arou
6. The Gouffé Affaire
Following on from the last episode we discover how sometimes the Paris Morgue did indeed help to catch a villein but not as you might expect. The Gouffé affair also known as the 'Bloody trunk' or 'malle sanglante' in French, was a media sen
5. The Morgue
Between 1864 and 1907, behind the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Parisians in their thousands would go to visit the public morgue and see the unclaimed dead displayed behind a huge window. Find out more about this most macabre of activities and t
4. Bertillon
Meet Alphones Bertillon, the French Sherlock Holmes. He revolutionised police work and his legacy lives on this very day and yet his stubbornness nearly resulted in the loss of one of the Louvre's most precious works of art. Music by The Ow
3. Père Lachaise
Let's take a walk through Paris' most famous cemetery and discover how, even centuries after their death, the tragic love story of Abelard and Heloise changed the fortunes of this cemetery, making it the number one place to be buried.Music
2. Bastille
In this episode we will discover what elephants, giraffes and ancient Egyptian mummies have to do with Bastille and where the prison went. Intro music 'La Danse Nostalgique' by The Owl, find more of her work here: https://oldowl.bandcamp.co
1. How Paris became Paname
In this episode we will discover the story of 'Paname' and how if Paris made the fortune and reputation of Gustave Eiffel Paname destroyed it. Intro Music ‘La Danse Nostalgique’ by The Owl. http://www.youtube.com/c/theowlmusic - my Youtube
