Synopsis
Absinthe, a green spirit favored by artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh in Belle Époque Paris, has a complex legacy marked by prohibition and recent revival.
Synopsis
Cafés in Belle Époque Paris buzzed with the presence of artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh, who favored absinthe, a green spirit that originated in Switzerland in 1787. The drink's history includes periods of prohibition and controversy, often deemed dangerous and addictive. Interviews with historians, authors, and distillers reveal the beverage's complex legacy. Known as the "Green Fairy," absinthe has seen a revival in recent years, maintaining its allure across the globe.
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