<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2105829/open_sms">Send us a text</a>We’re back! Season 2 of Fetch the Smelling Salts kicks off in style with historian Clara Chamberlain helping us make sense of dictator-funded epic dude-in-a-desert film, El Cid. We’re talking about the creation of national myths, fist-fights at a funeral and the most insane final 15 minutes of any film, ever. Find more from Clara on: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/clarabchamberlain/'>Instagram: @clarabchamberlain </a> <a href='https://clarachamberlain.substack.com/p/mother-knows-best-elite-medieval?r=1z7ycr&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true'>Substack: Once Upon a Time, Long Ago</a> Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Keith Nagle Producer: Helen HamiltonIf you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, <a href="https://shows.acast.com/austen-after-dark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Austen After Dark</a>. Listen to all episodes now.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Belle (2013 Movie)

Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world.&nbsp;Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh&nbsp;offer&nbsp;deep discussions about historical films and TV series, analysing everything from storytelling and performances to costume design and historical accuracy. Whether you're obsessed with Regency romance, Victorian mysteries, or international historical cinema, this podcast celebrates the art of period drama across all eras and cultures. If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.