This episode features an abrupt great segue into talking about the plague, the miasma and germ theories in science, rotting organic matter (Yay!), mask wearing in the western medical world in the 1900s and a fifteen minute long death scene! Intrigued yet? Well how about a guest appearance by one of our mums? Now that's a clincher!

We played an absolutely enthralling, completely accurate to life game at the beginning of the episode. If you want to play too, here is the link you will need for the explanation behind the colours for your as-yet non-existent Venetian mask! Or maybe you have one and are curious what your chosen colours mean. Either way, enjoy the ego boost - Ragini sure did!

We also mentioned the 9 sentiments portrayed in the performances of the Kudiattam dance form. Here is the link to a video that beautifully demonstrates what Ragini mentioned in her explanation.

Last, but certainly not the least, if you’d like to listen to the story of Sujatha’s carefully curated mask wall at her home in Bangalore, India. This is where it lives.

See you soon!