The Infamous Courtesan from the Russian Ghetto | La Païva 

Can you imagine, you marry your husband and you're rummaging around in the attic or something and find his former wife in embalming fluids? OMG

How the hell these people get around like this and I can't even get a man to say hello to me?

It's amazing how you find these almost nobody people, historically speaking, with such fascinating stories of eventful lives. Don't stop what you're doing, because this is one of my favorite curiosity channels I listen to to relax and find much inspiration from.

Yay! Been hanging out! thanks for your hard work. xx. "She's at least 40 ... " says a male who was at least 50 but still considered himself a catch. Nothing much has changed! As they say - women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street, bald with a beer gut and think they're still sexy". lol.

No matter how one feels about her tactics, she did exceptionally well for someone born with three strikes against them (female, poor, Jewish). Fascinating story, thanks!

By the way, "Maison de passe" means "brothel", a literal translation would be "home of trick" as in French "passe" means "trick", an informal word for "sexual relationship provided by a prostitute". The name of the establishment gives it all away, where is the mystery lol

I need a part 2 because I want to know how his wife reacted upon finding his dead wife in the attic. Did she tell him to remove her at once? I need to know! Great video!

Morals aside, she sounded like she must have been intelligent to navigate a sexist and antisemitic time and still end up with all that money and all those men

There's a mexican saying that goes "A woman has more pull than a team of oxen"

What a fascinating story about this courtesan's life. I hadn't heard of her but I was riveted to every word of your story about her. I wonder what happened to her son and daughter and did they know about their mother's lifestyle. I was surprised that she ended up a wealthy woman because most courtesan's end up penniless. Great investigating of this story!

What I really like about your videos is your knack for presenting the positive aspects of peoples lives, without avoiding the sadness. In today's world we are bombarded with negativity; you are a refreshing balance of reality (the positive and the negative) that we need.

She was going to obtain her goal, come heck or high water. Well done I do so enjoy your narration. Thank you again for all the hard work you do.

The original city girl. 😂

You pronounce these names so perfectly.

Hooker, gold digger, child abandoner. Rich in the pocket poor in the heart. Great story. Thank you

Very, very interesting. Her life story reads like a great example of what can happen when sheer determination meets seizing the opportunity. She just went for it, didn’t she? Amazing story 😊

Ahhh I wanted to know what happened when the new wife found her body in the attic!!! 😲

OMG! WOW she was something! Great Video! IG models now are doing the same thing😁

the fact that she discarded both her children seriously calls her moral fiber in question fo rme

Fun fact, the womam in the thumbnail is not La Paiva. She is actually la Belle Otero, another famous and rich ( not in later life though ) courtesan.

You have a good voice for narrating and presenting a programme.

She wasn't made for motherhood or marriage. She was all about me, myself, and I.

omg that "detailed description" was intense

I love this story I remember reading that her husband had her pickled after death and she was placed in a giant glass jar in a tower of the Silesian castle so he could admire her for the rest of his life

The image in the thumbnail is of another great courtesan - La Belle Otero.

Forgotten Lives, You do amazing work on your content. I always learn something from you and your videos. Keep up the fantastic work for for real.👌😘😇😍👍

Thanks For Another Awesome Story!I've never heard bout this one before. Very Interesting💙

Thanks Flives. Really enjoyed this story. Didn't know about this woman. I can see her managing well in our time. Now, she would have been on one of the Housewives of ..... Show! Stay safe.💜

Sad to leave her children but yet,they were better off without her.. boy she had some crazy courage..and in Hebrew Chutzpah..Cheek!!!

Oh. My. God. That letter to her new husband - if literally word for word what she said - was absolutely BRUTAL. She may not have had a title but lord she was a Queen. ( 7:09 for the curious!)

She may have made a lot of money, but how heartless are you to leave your children.

She sounds like someone you'd honestly hate to know in real life. "Look at me I super rich"...abandons children, leaves lovers broke, marries a man to take off with both his name and money the very next day. What a class act... not.

Her story reminds me of the Mexican telenovela “Teresa”, perhaps they were inspired by Esther’s own life.

Looking at photos of her online.. her bed is incredible!! Very “The birth of Venus”

I don’t know whether cudos are in order or boos! Lol A very ambitious amoral woman, but she obviously had some hidden “ talents”. I wonder if she ever thought about her 2 children? And how did she avoid having many many more?

Even though this is a year old I love hearing about how other women lived in that particular era.. it’s fascinating to me. Keep up the good work and after I’m done watching this, I’m going to your channel to see what else you have😂

Thanks so much F L, You really did your homework (as usual). You came up with so much that I didn't know about La Paiva. Very informative and interesting, and so well read. She was a real piece of work!

Your channel has added more to my knowledge,I have never heard of half of the people,,till I started watching your channel,and wonderfully told,

I’m so glad I found your channel, I love reading about historical biography and your channel as taught me so much! thank you! 😊

I need to get some pointers from her. Lol 😂

Many of these Courtesans appear to be just out for the money. Like they are doing everything they can for it just like the robbers in the western United States during that time. The difference was these women were allowed to do it. She was no different and left a lot of heart ache along the way. She indeed got what she wanted. Very interesting life. Thanks FL 💕

The name of this woman and her colorful lifestyle has come up many times in my world, because of my interest and study of important jewelry. This audio biography, which you have produced is the most I have been able to learn about her so far. From the pictures of her and descriptions of her personality it is difficult to understand the extent of her success. And yet it all seems to be true, which makes it even more fascinating.

Thank you for another interesting story. I look forward to your posts.

Some lives are best forgotten.

What an extraordinary woman really enjoyed this story

I imagine she grew up very poor and was determined not to be poor again so I understand why she did what she did. But to leave your kids behind is something else entirely.

Thank so much! Your videos are always interesting and superbly narrated. Looking forward to the next one.

But the woman on the thumbnail is not La Paiva, it's La Belle Otero in a byzantine costume, cut from a Reutlinger postcard, i think. Still a great video! Thank you for all your hard work!

Her home was incredible ❤️ thank you for sharing her story.

Loved this story so much! The illustration on the video, was just great. Your narration was brilliant FLives! Thank you.

That was a wonderful, and very interesting video. I would like to see a follow up about the husband's new wife and how she found the corpse in the attic. That would freak me out. 😯😟

Wow these women knew how to make stuff happen. Money. Money. Money.

Fantastic channel. Super interesting. Thanks

Great story. Well told with wonderful visuals.

Beautiful Job! You brought her to life! What a wild life she lead. Often on her terms. Excellent presentation, as always. Hard work and perfect pronunciation of names and such- Wow! Loved the pictures to illustrate the lives and times. What an excellent job! Bravo! Keep up the excellent work!!!😉

Haven't been keeping up w my channels...so I'm. Playing catch-up!!!Thank you always for your hard work and fantastic content!!!Lots of love... chr.wv...usa

The count was Baron de Rothschild. If you mention that it gives people context. One of the most influential families of the twentieth century.

Great story. Thank you 😊

Damn!!! Sis the 🐐

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing

While I do not agree with all of her choices she was clearly a very smart woman. With so few choices available to her she managed to use the only assets she had to obtain the best life possible for herself.

Thank you for yet another fascinating story!

Interesting story. Not everyone’s cup of tea but I like that she remained true to herself.

"Reddish hair under her arms"....?

I just love your channel everything about it and the fact that you've only just begun I can't wait to see what you're going to be doing in a few years from now ❤️💯.

Loved the story and your narration 🦋

she must have been great with languages to do so well socially wherever she went. unless she was so stunning just blinking at people was enough to do it...i wouldn't know what that's like :-) it's also strange that in her letter she says both that she's been completely honest with him and then says she's a horrible person who he could introduce to no one. it seems like she probably left that out. but perhaps if she really believed in her honesty it made her self image more tolerable. self delusion seems common enough in the highest levels of our society, well, either that or just lying...it's hard to know what goes on truly in people's minds. all we can do is try to avoid them and hope they don't acquire wealth or power

Boy she sure got around. I don't see how she could be happy

You have a wonderful voice and it's a pleasure to listen to you

Right before I go to bed 🛌😌. Thank-you 🥰

men abandoned their children all the time during that era, why is it worse when she does it ? she rose her ranks to astounding levels, its so easy for others to judge her

Good work ! Great story.

Smart woman. Wonder how the second wife reacted to the corpse in the attic?

She wasn’t a stubborn person, she just knew her bag was secured 😂

Great story thanks for sharing

"Schlekhleniks" 💀😂 but I do appreciate the attempt on pronouncing it:) Village Świerklaniec - it's a tongue twister. Anyway I love your content, it's extremely interesting!

Love your channel.👍🏻🇨🇦

Like always amazing job ty for the entertainment and knowledge

Loved every part of this fabulous life.

Wonder if her children ever reunited with her or shared in her wealth?!

Thank you always for your effort.

Did I miss a part 2? Amazing video

Excellent as always thank you for all your dedication to your videos.

I would have no problem with adoring her other than the fact that she left her kids… twice.

What a great episode. Well done!

Wonderful story and narraration! The obscene opulence reminds me of today.

Been looking forward to this one.

Thank you so very much for these brilliant bits of insight into the lives of the “celebrities” of a bygone era. ⚜️💠⚜️

“Born May 7th” Fellow Taurus obsessed getting that GOLDDDD, we don’t like money but we like what it can do.

Thank You For Sharing 😊

Perfect storytelling😉

I KNEW she was a TAURUS LOL, love it!!.

What a fascinating story.. thanks for sharing it with us, FL 👍

Thank you very entertaining and instruct full

that mansion and bathroom! 😍

Forgotten Lives, thank you for this absolutely fascinating story.

Love it. Thank you!!!

That was super interesting. Thanks!

That's quite reminiscent of Rebecca. Fascinating story.

I am new to this channel but I am enjoying all of this information and history it is very interesting thank you for bringing it to us