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The image that comes to mind is the breathtaking eye of the cyclone: the still centre at which it is possible to shelter from the terrifying winds produced by its monstrous suction. Unlike those caught in the turbulent waltz of this boa constrictor, Le perce-vent will not be gone ... Show More

No matter what the famous song says, with her, Paris will never just be Paris! In one fell swoop, she overturns the outdated image of the sweet, corseted Parisian belle, with her Eiffel Tower and other such clichés! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

The spirit of Parisian haute couture, its ethereal and dreamlike world, is incarnated in this glimpse through a translucent cellophane veil, in a night suffused with the cooling fragrance of mandarin and osmanthus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Vanilla—a scent, a flavor, a treasure with a history as rich as its aroma. Once considered more valuable than gold, this beloved spice has traveled from ancient civilizations to kitchens around the world. But where does vanilla come from, and how did it become a staple of sweetne ... Show More

One of our favorite episodes from Atlas Obscura. Producer Alexa Lim visits a collection of natural aromas in Berkeley, California. She gets a whiff of some of the world’s lesser known smells, and stumbles down the rabbit hole of the hidden world of scents. Learn more about your a ... Show More

<p>Pastry chef Victoria Granof relishes the diverse, and often misunderstood, sweets of Sicily. Essayist and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil explains the laborious process of cultivating vanilla and the fragile state of its existence. Rowan Jacobsen travels deep into the Bolivian Amaz ... Show More

Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique used to prepare this ancient delicacy by training a new generation of local farmers -- helping ... Show More

Don't miss Lagrimas Del Valle, the newest creation from Altamar Brands and the Cascahuin Distillery. We're diving deep into terroir as we taste this incredible tequila. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://altamarbrands.com/ 

Hernán Cortés has set sail from Cuba, eager to find the truth behind the rumours of gold on the coast of Mexico. Ahead lies a world he can barely imagine - a land of pyramid temples, terrifying gods and unknown peoples - the empire of the Aztecs. But Cortés has a secret weapon: a ... Show More

An escape from war-torn Germany. Lavish dinners with Hollywood royalty. A Swedish baron and a dime-store heiress: we explore the long journey of a Van Gogh still life — and what it says about the real value of the things we treasure.Get Revisionist History updates first by signin ... Show More

A forgotten Mexican war chest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

The graceful courtyards of Mexico and Puerto Rico aren't the first places you'd go looking for a secret Islamic history. But a closer look at the tiles and teacups reveals a bloody, beautiful and largely forgotten past.This episode was produced by Alice Fordham and edited by Dana ... Show More

Spanish coffee, the history of suits, dog pulled trousers, persian desserts, fairy fog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.