Setting the Table: Medieval Italy and Countess Matilda of Canossa

<p>In the first Gola episode not dedicated explicitly to food (but don't worry we get there!), Katie and Danielle discuss the life of Countess Matilda of Canossa--from her successful separation from two unwanted husbands to her tangle with the Holy Roman Emperor to her possible affair with Pope Gregory VII! While they're at it, they get a handle on how regional identity in central Italy was formed, thus leading to all the foods of protected origin we know and love.&nbsp;</p> <p>Don't forget to become a Patron at <a href="https://patreon.com/golapod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/golapod</a> to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers!</p> <p>And follow your two favorite golose <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcallegariscabinet/">@drcallegariscabinet</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katieparla/">@katieparla</a> to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/gola/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/gola/support</a>