Episode Synopsis "Setting the Table: Medieval Italy and Countess Matilda of Canossa"

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.  Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod 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! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy!

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