Absinthe: Was the iconic drink of the Belle Epoque enchanting or poisonous?

Over a glass of the legendary green aperitif, Muriel presents Suzanne with the history and myths of absinthe – its rise from local Alpine speciality to the metropolitan tipple of artists and boulevardiers, followed by its dramatic downfall, against a background of social anxiety about degeneracy and violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.