Opera, Cross Dressing, Sword Fighting & One Very Strange

Opera, Cross Dressing, Sword Fighting & One Very Strange Philosopher

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In this episode Paul and Mikey talk to author and historian Esme Louise James about the complicated life of the sword fighting soprano Julie d’Aubigny. They also pass a sideways glance at a the rather odd man who went down in history as Diogenes the Cynic. Give feedback and follow Heroes & Howlers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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