Commonplace with Meg Kobza, Masquerade historian

What this episode covers

Katie Marshall is joined by Meg Kobza to discuss her new book 'The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue', modern celebrity culture, women's history, inspiring philosophies, as well as the contents of her personal commonplace book.Key Topics:Origins of masquerades in European courtsThe role of masquerades in social and political diplomacyGender and race dynamics in 18th-century masqueradesThe decline of masquerades and their modern legacyCultural representations and satirical depictions of masquerades

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Katie Marshall is joined by Meg Kobza to discuss her new book 'The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue', modern celebrity culture, women's history, inspiring philosophies, as well as the contents of her personal commonplace book.Key...

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