Coucou everyone!
Can you cancan?? Join us this week as we cancan into the history of thee Moulin Rouge! From the the famous and infamous history, we dive into why the Moulin Rouge remains famous to this day. Cat then tells us about the humble origins of the French staple, the beret. So allons-y and hike up your petty coat to go to the Moulin Rouge!
Hint: there will be a part deux!
Main topic sources:
The Grunge: The Untold Truth of the Moulin Rouge
The Guardian: Painting the Town Rouge
Best France Forever: The Kiss that Caused a Riot
Come to Paris: History of the French Cancan
Messy Nessy Chic: The Forgotten Elephant of the Moulin Rouge Garden Party
Brittannica: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Open Letters Monthly: Turning Points: Jane Avril in Paris
Mini topic sources:
THE SURPRISING HISTORY AND SYMBOLISM OF THE FRENCH BERET
Kate's recommendation: Allie Goodbun Tiktok, dancer at the Moulin Rouge
Catherine's recommendation: @davidlarbi TikTok
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
