Before the Roses: Europe’s First Valentine Story
What do a Roman prison cell, a forbidden wedding ceremony, and a note signed “from your Valentine” have in common? They’re all part of the earliest recorded Valentine story in Europe! Join BJ as he ex...
14 Feb 7min
Whisper Games
What do whispered dares, flickering mirrors, and ancient European rituals have in common? They’re all echoes of the ghostly games we played as kids. Join BJ as he uncovers the dark European origins of...
1 Nov 202511min
Italy’s Press: From Print to Pixels
What do historic Italian newspapers, the digital revolution, and the future of journalism have in common? They’re all part of the evolving story of Italy’s press! Join BJ and his guest Marco Ascione f...
16 Mar 202513min
Professorial Chairs: More Than Just a Fancy Seat
What do Marcus Aurelius, Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking have in common? They’re all linked to the history of professorial chairs! Join BJ as he unpacks the legacy, funding, and influence of these p...
22 Feb 202512min
Hearts, Arrows, and a Martyr: The True Story of Valentine’s Day
What if I told you Valentine’s Day began with goat sacrifices, secret weddings, and a death sentence? In this episode of The Eurospeak Podcast, BJ discusses the unexpected origins of the world’s most ...
13 Feb 20256min
Two European Songs, One New Year
In this episode of Eurospeak, BJ dives into the stories behind two iconic New Year’s songs: Auld Lang Syne and the Radetzky March. Discover the history, meaning, and unique vibes of these pieces—one r...
1 Jan 202510min
Europe’s Toy Multiverse
In this holiday episode, BJ explores the European origins of iconic toys like Barbie, LEGO, Hot Wheels, and the Labubu. Discover how these classics were inspired by European traditions and myths, shap...
25 Des 20249min
Football
For our first episode of 2024, we are strapping on shinguards, putting on our kit, and launching ourselves into the world of football, or to use its full name, association football! BJ is joined by Pr...
1 Feb 202439min
