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Paname: The Secret History of Paris

by Amber Minogue

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Paname is about Paris; the people who have lived here, the events that have taken place and the traces they’ve left behind. Come with me to explore the unusual, overlooked and unlikely stories which are often hidden in plain sight. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/panamepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.