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Inspired by a dream, Prince Charles of Provence ordered an excavation that uncovered a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of Mary Magdalene on 12th December, 1279.\xa0\nThe evidence presented included a papyrus note, a sweet rose fragrance filling the air, a wax-covered tablet proclaiming Mary's identity, and even a piece of skin where Jesus supposedly touched her after his resurrection.\xa0\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly investigate how and why Mary may have ended up in France in the first place; recall the bout of \u2018Magdalene mania\u2019 that gripped the mediaeval world; and explain why, for centuries, people said she was a sex worker\u2026\xa0\nFurther Reading:\n\u2022 \u2018How Early Church Leaders Downplayed Mary Magdalene's Influence\u2019 (HISTORY, 2019): https://www.history.com/news/mary-magdalene-jesus-wife-prostitute-saint\n\u2022 \u2018The Skull and Bones of Mary Magdalene\u2019 (Atlas Obscura, 2013): https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/marys-house-in-provence\n\u2022 \u2018Relics of St. Mary Magdalene in the Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Saint-Baume, France\u2019 (Pierre Repooc Productions, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO8MQzApXvE\nLove the show? Join \U0001f334CLUB RETROSPECTORS \U0001f334 to DITCH THE ADS and get an additional full-length episode every SUNDAY!\nPlus, get weekly bonus bits, unlock over 70 bits of extra content and support our independent podcast.\nJoin now via Apple Podcasts or Patreon. Thanks!\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Ollie Peart.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2023.\n\n\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices