In today's episode, Mazal and Fayge discuss one of Fayge's favorite authors, Baroness Emma Orczy. Orczy is best known for writing the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Was the Scarlet Pimpernel the world's first modern superhero? Was Marguerite actually the cleverest woman in Europe? Can you still access the treasure trove of early 2000s Scarlet Pimpernel online fan culture?Which Scarlet Pimpernel Character Are You?Further reading and resources:The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy on Internet ArchiveAll of Baroness Orczy's Works on Internet ArchiveThe Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (Also, for the moment, here)The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast RecordingEmbedded Audio Clips in Order:The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh Opening SongDr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog - Bad Horse ChorusDr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog - A Man's Gotta DoHungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor - Johannes BrahmsOverture to Candide - Leonard BersteinHungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - Franz LisztTheme from "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - Falcon in the DiveThe Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - OvertureLeslie Howard as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1934)Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)Sir. Ian McKellen as Chauvelin From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - Into The FireThe Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - The Creation of ManLeslie Howard as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1934)Keep the conversation going on our NEW Substack! (You don't need a Substack account to subscribe)Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp.Audio drop from The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~www.DListersofHistory.comD Listers of History on ThreadsD Listers of History on TikTokD Listers of History on InstagramSupport us on Patreon!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.