The Tragic Diary of Europe's Last Court Dwarf

About this episode

This episode explores the life and experiences of Europe's last court dwarf through historical memoirs.

Go to https://sponsr.is/cs_voicesofthepast and use code VOICESOFTHEPAST to save 25% off today. Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring today’s video. --------------------------------- Extracts taken from: Boruwłaski, Joseph: Memoirs Of Count Boruwłaski: Containing A Sketch Of His Travels, With An Account Of His Reception At The Different Courts Of Europe, Andrews, Durham, 1820 Edited and Image Curation by Manuel Rubio - check out his amazing channel: @ArtandContext Narrated and Script Edited by David Kelly Music from Epidemic Sound and Artlist Thumbnail Art by Ettore Mazza​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• court dwarf
• European history
• memoirs
• travel
• society
• culture

Keywords

• court dwarf
• Joseph Boruwłaski
• European courts
• memoirs
• history
• society
• culture

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Books & works: Memoirs Of Count Boruwłaski: Containing A Sketch Of His Travels, With An Account Of His Reception At The Different Courts Of Europe

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