Podcasts about frescoes

This lecture is entitled Michelangelo's Women: Feminine Genius in the Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. It was presented by Elizabeth Lev of Duquesne University on November 17, 2021, at the University of Chicago's Social Sciences Building.

 https://www.iservalan.com https://www.taletellerclub.comChapter 2: Classical Antiquity – Pleasure, Power, and Myth(Greece, Rome, India, China, Japan)Erotic Art in the Classical World: Sensuality, Divinity, and the Human FormThe civilizations of Greece and Rome profoundly shaped Western attitudes toward eroticism, beauty, and the human body. Meanwhile, in Asia, India, China, and Japan developed their own rich traditions of erotic art, where sexuality was intertwined with spirituality, aesthetics, and philosophy. Across these cultures, erotic imagery was not just about desire—it was deeply connected to mythology, religious devotion, and social identity.The Greek Celebration of the Nude and the DivineAncient Greek art (c. 800–146 BCE) is renowned for its idealized representations of the human form, including sensual and erotic depictions. Unlike later Western traditions, which often moralized sexuality, the Greeks saw eroticism as an essential aspect of life, closely tied to their gods, heroes, and social structures.The Male Nude and Homoeroticism in Greek ArtGreek sculptures and vase paintings frequently depicted the nude male body as a symbol of beauty, strength, and divine perfection. The kouroi (statues of young men) and later the works of sculptors like Phidias, Polykleitos, and Praxiteles showcased a balance of realism and idealism.Homoeroticism played a significant role in Greek culture, particularly in the institution of pederasty, where older men (erastai) mentored and formed relationships with younger men (eromenoi). While controversial today, these relationships were embedded in Greek education, social bonding, and military camaraderie. Erotic vase paintings and sculptures, such as those on the Warren Cup, openly depicted same-sex relationships without stigma.Aphrodite and the Feminine EroticThe goddess Aphrodite, associated with love and beauty, was a central figure in Greek erotic art. The first known fully nude female sculpture, Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles (c. 360 BCE), marked a shift in the portrayal of female sensuality. While earlier depictions of women were clothed, this work introduced the eroticized nude female body as an artistic norm in Western art.Rome: Eroticism, Excess, and Moral ContradictionsThe Romans inherited much from Greek artistic traditions but added their own flair for luxury, satire, and explicit eroticism. Roman erotic art ranged from refined frescoes in wealthy villas to bawdy graffiti in brothels, revealing a culture that embraced sexuality in both elite and everyday contexts.Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Window into Roman EroticismThe eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE preserved vast amounts of erotic art in Pompeii and Herculaneum, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Roman attitudes toward sexuality. Frescoes from the Villa of the Mysteries and Lupanar (brothel) depict explicit scenes, suggesting that sexuality was not hidden but woven into public and private life.One of the most famous artifacts, the Priapus fresco, shows the god Priapus weighing his exaggerated phallus against a bag of money—a humorous but symbolic image of fertility and prosperity. Romans often associated large phallic imagery with protection, luck, and virility.Satire and Social Commentary in Roman EroticaWhile erotic art was common, Rome also saw moral pushback against sexual excess. Writers like Ovid (Metamorphoses, Ars Amatoria) celebrated love and seduction, while others, like Juvenal, satirized the decadence of Roman society. The Augustan moral reforms (1st century BCE) attempted to impose sexual restraint, yet erotic art continued to flourish, reflecting the contradictions within Roman attitudes toward pleasure.Erotic Art in Ancient India: The Sacred and the SensualEroticism in ancient India was deeply entwined with spirituality, particularly through Hinduism and Tantra. Unlike in the West, where sexuality was often seen in opposition to religious purity, Indian art frequently depicted sensuality as an extension of divine energy.Temple Eroticism: Khajuraho and KonarkThe Khajuraho temple complex (c. 950–1050 CE) and the Konark Sun Temple (c. 13th century CE) feature intricate sculptures of deities, lovers, and erotic acts. These reliefs, far from being mere decoration, reflect the Hindu belief that sexual union mirrors cosmic unity and divine creation.The Kama Sutra and Indian Erotic TextsAttributed to Vātsyāyana, the Kama Sutra (3rd century CE) is one of the most famous texts on love and eroticism. Contrary to its popular perception as a sex manual, it is a sophisticated treatise on pleasure, relationships, and aesthetics. Accompanying illustrations in later manuscripts helped visualize its teachings, making it one of the most influential works of erotic literature.Erotic Art in Ancient China: Daoism and Sensual BalanceIn China, erotic art was shaped by Confucian ideals, Daoist philosophy, and later Buddhist influences. While Confucianism promoted restraint, Daoism embraced sexuality as a path to harmony and longevity.Daoist Sexual Arts and Painted ScrollsDaoist texts, such as the "Art of the Bedchamber", describe sexual practices believed to extend life and health. Erotic scroll paintings from the Tang (618–907 CE) and Song (960–1279 CE) dynasties often depicted intimate scenes with poetic inscriptions, emphasizing sensuality rather than crude explicitness.Later, during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1912) dynasties, erotic books known as "spring pictures" (春宫图) became popular among the elite, blending humor, philosophy, and eroticism.Japan's Shunga: The Floating World of SensualityJapanese erotic art, or Shunga (春画), flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868). These woodblock prints, created by masters such as Hokusai and Utamaro, depicted erotic encounters with both aesthetic refinement and explicit detail. Unlike in the West, where erotic art often faced suppression, Shunga was widely enjoyed across social classes.Shunga as Art, Satire, and InstructionShunga prints were not just pornographic; they served multiple purposes, including sexual education, humor, and even political satire. Some depicted fantastical elements, such as Hokusai's famous "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife", blending eroticism with mythology.Conclusion: Classical Eroticism as a Reflection of CultureThe erotic art of classical antiquity reveals a diversity of attitudes toward sexuality:Idealized beauty and divine connection – Greek and Roman art celebrated the nude as an emblem of perfection.Religious and cosmic symbolism – Hindu and Daoist traditions saw sexuality as a path to spiritual enlightenment.Humor and satire – Roman and Japanese art often infused eroticism with wit and social commentary.While some traditions embraced erotic art as sacred, others saw it as a source of indulgence or controversy. The tension between openness and censorship would continue to shape erotic art in the centuries to come.The Warren Cup (1st century CE, Roman) A silver drinking cup featuring detailed homoerotic scenes, the Warren Cup provides insight into Roman attitudes toward male-male relationships. Hidden for centuries, it is now a key artifact in LGBTQ+ art history.Khajuraho Temple Reliefs (10th–11th century CE, India)These intricate sculptures depict a range of erotic acts, reinforcing the Hindu belief in sexuality as a divine force. Unlike Western art, which often separated the sacred from the sensual, Khajuraho integrates both seamlessly.The Frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries (1st Century BCE, Pompeii, Roman Empire)The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii contains one of the most famous and enigmatic fresco cycles from ancient Rome. While not explicitly erotic, many scholars believe the images depict a Dionysian initiation ritual, potentially related to sacred sexuality and mystery cults. The frescoes feature semi-nude figures, suggestive interactions, and themes of divine ecstasy, linking sexuality to spiritual transformation. This example highlights how Romans often blended eroticism with religious and ritualistic themes rather than treating it as purely physical pleasure.Shunga by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806, Edo Period, Japan)Kitagawa Utamaro, one of the most celebrated ukiyo-e artists, created numerous Shunga (春画, "spring pictures"), which depicted intimate encounters with exquisite detail and elegance. His prints, such as Poem of the Pillow, emphasized the sensuality of touch, fabric, and movement, offering a refined and almost poetic take on erotic imagery. His work also often featured women's pleasure and agency, making it a significant contribution to the study of feminine desire in erotic art.#stencilart #originalart #investment art #blinkfrictionart #blinkfrictionfashion #reclaimart #reclaimfashion

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Fluent Fiction - French: Camille's Journey: Finding Destiny Among Ancient Frescoes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-12-07-23-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin était brillant sur le village côtier de Provence.En: The morning was bright over the coastal village of Provence.Fr: Des lumières scintillantes décoraient les rues étroites, et l'air hivernal portait un doux parfum de pin et de sel de mer.En: Twinkling lights decorated the narrow streets, and the winter air carried a sweet scent of pine and sea salt.Fr: Camille, enveloppée dans son écharpe en laine, se tenait près du bus scolaire, prête pour l'excursion.En: Camille, wrapped in her wool scarf, stood by the school bus, ready for the field trip.Fr: Ce jour-là, la classe visitait un site historique local.En: That day, the class was visiting a local historical site.Fr: Camille, Étienne et Lucille étaient excités mais Camille était perdue dans ses pensées.En: Camille, Étienne, and Lucille were excited, but Camille was lost in her thoughts.Fr: Elle se demandait quel serait son avenir, tandis que ses amis semblaient avancer avec confiance.En: She wondered what her future would be, while her friends seemed to move forward with confidence.Fr: Le bus les a conduits à une villa ancienne, cachée entre les oliviers et les falaises surplombant la mer.En: The bus took them to an old villa, hidden among the olive trees and cliffs overlooking the sea.Fr: Les murs de pierre flanquaient le site, chargés d'histoires anciennes.En: The stone walls flanked the site, heavy with ancient stories.Fr: L'historien qui les accompagnait a commencé à parler de son passé, mais Camille était fascinée par autre chose.En: The historian accompanying them began to speak of its past, but Camille was fascinated by something else.Fr: Étienne, curieux et plein d'énergie, explorait chaque recoin.En: Étienne, curious and full of energy, explored every nook.Fr: Lucille, toujours le bon sens incarné, aida à organiser le groupe.En: Lucille, always the embodiment of common sense, helped organize the group.Fr: Mais Camille entendait à peine leurs voix.En: But Camille barely heard their voices.Fr: Elle sentait un appel silencieux à l'intérieur de la villa.En: She felt a silent call inside the villa.Fr: Quand personne ne regardait, Camille se faufila à travers une porte étroite.En: When no one was looking, Camille slipped through a narrow door.Fr: À l'intérieur, elle découvrit une chambre cachée.En: Inside, she discovered a hidden room.Fr: Les murs étaient recouverts de fresques magnifiques, peintes par des artistes locaux il y a longtemps.En: The walls were covered with magnificent frescoes, painted by local artists long ago.Fr: Les couleurs, malgré le temps, brillaient avec intensité.En: The colors, despite time, shone with intensity.Fr: Émerveillée, Camille sentit une connexion profonde avec l'art et l'histoire qui l'entouraient.En: Awestruck, Camille felt a deep connection with the art and history that surrounded her.Fr: Elle réalisa que sa place était ici, dans la création et l'exploration de telles beautés.En: She realized that her place was here, in the creation and exploration of such beauties.Fr: Quand elle retourna vers le groupe, Camille était transformée.En: When she returned to the group, Camille was transformed.Fr: Elle savait ce qu'elle voulait : étudier l'art et l'histoire pour pouvoir partager un jour sa passion.En: She knew what she wanted: to study art and history so she could one day share her passion.Fr: Au retour, sous les lumières de Noël du village, Camille marchait avec assurance.En: On the return, under the Christmas lights of the village, Camille walked with confidence.Fr: Elle avait trouvé sa voie et avec elle, une nouvelle confiance.En: She had found her path and with it, a new assurance.Fr: Elle se voyait déjà, avec Étienne et Lucille à ses côtés, explorant ensemble d'autres horizons, avec une certitude nouvelle pour l'avenir.En: She already saw herself, with Étienne and Lucille by her side, exploring other horizons together, with a newfound certainty about the future. Vocabulary Words:the morning: le matinthe village: le villagethe winter: l'hiverthe scarf: l'écharpethe field trip: l'excursionthe class: la classethe site: le sitethe stone: la pierrethe historian: l'historienthe villa: la villathe cliffs: les falaisesamong: parmioverlooking: surplombantthe artist: l'artistethe frescoes: les fresquesthe nook: le recointhe scent: le parfumthe door: la portethe confidence: la confiancehidden: cachéancient: ancienmagnificent: magnifiquethe villa: la villathe horizon: l'horizonthe future: l'avenirtransformed: transforméeflanked: flanquaientawestruck: émerveilléethe certainty: la certitudethe path: la voie

The artist Francesco Clemente may have been born and raised in Naples, but—having lived and worked around the world, including in Rome, India, New York City, and New Mexico—he considers himself a citizen of no place. Widely known for his work across mediums, from drawings and frescoes to mosaics, oils, and sculptures, Clemente makes art that evokes his mystical perspective, with his paintings often featuring spiritual subjects or dreamlike symbols. Beyond exhibiting in galleries and museums, over the years Clemente has also made works for a variety of other venues, including a nightclub, a hotel, a Hollywood film, and the Metropolitan Opera. This fall, his work (and name) will be central to his latest unusual project: the soon-to-open Clemente Bar at chef Daniel Humm's three-Michelin-starred restaurant Eleven Madison Park.On the episode, Clemente discusses his collaboration with Humm, frescoes as the most luminous artistic medium, his deep affinity with India, and the certain timeworn quality to his art.Special thanks to our Season 10 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Francesco Clemente[3:55] Clemente Bar[3:55] Eleven Madison Park[3:55] Daniel Humm[3:55] Alba Clemente[7:50] Murals for the Palladium nightclub[7:50] Hudson Hotel[7:50] Ian Schrager[8:43] Arata Isozaki[8:43] Philippe Starck[8:43] Kenny Scharf[8:43] Keith Haring[8:43] Jean-Michel Basquiat[8:43] Steve Rubell[9:43] Works for Great Expectations (1998)[9:43] “The Sopranos” series[9:43] Portrait of Fran Lebowitz[11:37] Portrait of Toni Morrison[23:12] Jiddu Krishnamurti[23:12] Theosophical Society[24:49] Álvaro Siza[24:49] Museo Madre[32:48] Cy Twombly[32:48] Joseph Beuys's exhibition “We Are the Revolution” (1972)[35:30] Rudolf Steiner[36:56] Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke[37:57] Swami Vivekananda[39:20] Salman Rushdie[41:31] Nisargadatta Maharaj[46:51] Andy Warhol[46:51] Allen Ginsberg[48:13] William Blake[48:54] Raymond Foye[48:54] Hanuman Books[50:04] “The Four Corners” (1985)[53:36] Saint Francis

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, (EPISODE:461) Fourth Sunday in ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, (EPISODE:461) Readings for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: Deut 18: 15-20 Ps 95: 1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. " SECOND READING: 1 Cor 7: 32-35 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 4: 16). Alleluia, alleluia! A people in darkness have seen a great light. A radiant dawn shines on those lost in death. GOSPEL: Mark 1: 21-28 Image - Shutterstock licensed Image: ID:719621203 Teachings of Jesus. Frescoes of the ancient byzantine church of Hagia Sophia in Trabzon. The remains of the ancient temple. Old church wall. JULY 4, 2017. By Nurlan Mammadzada References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Homily of the Abbot – Monastery of Christ in the Desert MISSION 2000 – PRAYING SCRIPTURE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. YEAR B. BY MARK LINK S.J. Image - Shutterstock licensed Image: ID:719621203 Teachings of Jesus. Frescoes of the ancient Byzantine church of Hagia Sophia in Trabzon. The remains of the ancient temple. Old church wall. JULY 4, 2017. By Nurlan Mammadzada ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. [ Production - KER - 2024] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SynopsisPiero della Francesca was a 15th century Renaissance painter, whose series of frescoes entitled Legend of the True Cross inspired one of the best orchestral works of a 20th-century Czech composer named Bohuslav Martinu.In 1952, Martinu made a trip to the Tuscan hill town of Arezzo, where he saw the frescoes and got the idea for a new symphonic work that would attempt to capture in music what Piero had captured in painting.What Martinu sought to replicate was, as he put it, “a kind of solemn, frozen silence and opaque, colored atmosphere… a strange, peaceful, and moving poetry.”Martinu linked the first movement of his score to one Tuscan fresco showing the Queen of Sheba and some women kneeling by a river; and the second to another depicting the dream of the Emperor Constantine. The third movement was intended, in Martinu's words, as “a kind of general view of the frescoes.”Martinu's orchestral triptych, entitled The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca, received its premiere performance on today's date at the 1956 Salzburg Festival in Austria, with the Vienna Philharmonic led by the eminent Czech conductor, Rafael Kubelik.Music Played in Today's ProgramBohuslav Martinu (1890 – 1950) Les Fresques de Piero della Francesca Vienna Philharmonic;Rafael Kubelik, conductor. Orfeo C521-991 (recorded August 26, 1956)

Introducing episode 139 In Ep139, you may be mistaken for thinking this episode is sponsored by Cunard, but no… no sponsors this week… its just the way this weeks news landed. Chris challenges Baz once again in Fact or Fiction. And Baz loses hi shi# Enjoy the show.Image Credit: Queene Anne. Float Out. ©Christopher Ison PhotographySupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhRun for a Reason – This year Chris will Run for a Reason, raising money for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Family Centre is a unique WA based home away from home for people with type 1. The team work alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, to support them to live a full and rewarding life. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/gjs7jXXjCruise newsCoronation Celebrations at Sea On Board Cunard's Three QueensCunard joins the nation in celebrating the historic coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort with a range of coronation-themed activities planned on all three of its Queens.From street parties in the majestic Grand Lobby to themed musical performances, films and quizzes, guests on board Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth will be able to truly immerse themselves in the regal festivities.An exclusive Coronation dinner menu has been created for the evening of Saturday 6 May, inspired by King Charles' love of farming, agriculture, game, and organic principles. It features a selection of specially curated dishes showcasing some of his favourite ingredients, to create a meal that perfectly commemorates this auspicious occasion.Specially designed cocktails will be available to toast Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, including a “Coronation Oath” made with Prosecco, White Vermouth, Grapefruit and Cardamom Bitters and a “Monarch Martini” using Cunard's 3 Queens Gin.All three ships will be at sea for the big day and will broadcast the ceremony live from Westminster Abbey into the ships' Royal Court Theatres and stateroom TVs. Queen Elizabeth guests will be just starting their nine-night tour of Southern Japan and Taiwan, visiting the stunningly beautiful island of Hualien and the idyllic tropical paradise of Miyakojima, while Queen Victoria will be returning from a 12-night voyage around the Canary Islands.A brand-new Coronation Celebration voyage was announced earlier this week, seeing Queen Mary 2 sail round-trip from Southampton on 2 May to Cunard's spiritual home port, Liverpool.Cunard's world-renowned Insights programme across the fleet will feature royal commentator Dickie Arbiter, historian Caroline Aston and etiquette expert Grant Harrold.Each ship will also host a deck walk in honour of The Big Help Out on Monday 8 May to raise money for youth charity The Prince's Trust, a proud partner of Cunard's for the past 15 years since the Queen Consort was named as godmother to Queen Victoria in 2007. This significant milestone will be celebrated on a special British Isles voyage in August. To date, thanks to the generosity of guests, crew and friends, Cunard has raised over £2.7 million for the Trust. The charity helps young people who have faced disadvantage and adversity to build a better future for themselves, through employment, education and enterprise.Cunard's royal connections date back to August 1861, when Prince Alfred sailed from Halifax to Liverpool on Cunard's SS Arabia. More recently, Cunard is immensely proud that members of the royal family have graced each of the ships in its fleet.Swan Hellenic's third and largest ship, SH Diana, sets sail for Arctic following Amsterdam Naming Ceremony CelebrationsThe cultural expedition cruise pioneer's third purpose-designed expedition cruise ship is now on her way to Tromsø for an 11-day cruise of fjord exploration that opens her Arctic season before she voyages worldwideOn the 4th of May 2023, Swan Hellenic announced that the Naming Ceremony of its third ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Diana, had taken place in Amsterdam.The purpose-designed new vessel was named by luxury travel visionary and icon Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel, in the presence of Swan Hellenic Senior Management, local dignitaries, VIP guests, the media and members of the cruise and travel industries from around the world.Silver Nova Floats Out: 12th Silversea Ship Nears Completion at Meyer WerftSilversea Cruises and the Meyer Werft shipyard celebrated the float out of the new ship Silver Nova℠ in Papenburg, Germany, on April 28, 2023. After water had filled the drydock, tugboats manoeuvred the vessel from one of the world's largest enclosed construction halls into the adjacent harbour. Set to become the 12th ship in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line's fleet when she launches in summer 2023, Silver Nova will be the most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury cruise ship ever built.Excitement ran high among onlookers at the Meyer Werft shipyard as the construction hall's doors parted ahead of the ship's repositioning. In a matter of hours, Silver Nova was positioned alongside the pier in the neighbouring harbour basin, where the fitting out phase will continue. Commemorating the important milestone and in observance of shipbuilding traditions, Captain Cosimo Pontillo welded a special coin to a wall on the pool deck, which will remain visible to the ship's future guests as a symbol of good luck. Meyer Werft's skilled craftspeople cleaned the ship's hull, attached her funnel, and installed her LNG and radar masts. Unique to the Meyer Werft shipyard, Silver Nova's next journey—scheduled for the end of May—will entail a conveyance of 32km (approximately 20 miles) down the narrow Ems River to the sea.Currently under construction in Papenburg as the first of two Nova class ships, the 728-guest Silver Nova is set to become the most sustainable ultra-luxury ship ever launched when she joins Silversea's fleet in summer 2023. Silver Nova will represent the next iteration of Silversea's unique take on luxury, with the largest choice of bars, restaurants, and lounges in ultra-luxury cruising; some of the most spacious guest suites at sea; and a range of innovative features—including an asymmetrical design and horizontal layout—that are unprecedented for the leading ultra-luxury cruise line.Cunard Celebrates The Float Out of Queen Anne4 May 2023 –the world's most iconic luxury cruise brand celebrated a momentous construction milestone today with the float out of Queen Anne at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.The 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, Queen Anne officially touched water for the first time exactly 365 days before she will set sail on her maiden voyage to Lisbon on 3 May 2024.Steeped in tradition, the float out is marked by a special ceremony where a ‘Madrina' is named to offer blessings and best wishes for the ship, celebrating the flow of water into the ship's dry dock.The float out, completes the first comprehensive phase of construction for Queen Anne, which now transitions to focus on building the luxury ship's interiors.Queen AnneThe design concepts for Cunard's newest ship have been founded on heritage, craftmanship, style, storytelling, and innovation, and the 113,000-ton, 3,000-guest Queen Anne, which spans 14 decks, will offer travellers several breath-taking moments, including the largest curated art collection at sea.For more than 180 years, Cunard has constantly refined the definitive experience of ocean travel, and Queen Anne will be bursting with Cunard's signature experiences, including world-class dining, exceptional entertainment, and luxurious accommodation.Entering service in May 2024, Queen Anne will make up a remarkable quartet for Cunard alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth. It will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service.The float out ceremony follows September's iconic keel laying, in which a coin was embedded into the ship's keel by Captain Inger Thorhauge, alongside an original coin from the ship's namesake's reign, to mark the formal start of her construction.Holland America Line Announces First Grand Voyage ‘Pole-to-Pole' Cruise Roundtrip from the U.S.Holland America Line will sail what is believed to be the first ever Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States in 2025. Details of the new 133-day sailing along with a simultaneous 124-day 2025 Grand World Voyage. With the Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole and Grand World Voyage both departing in January 2025, this will be the first time that Holland America Line is offering two Grand Voyages of more than 120 days simultaneously. The Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole aboard Volendam enables cruisers to visit five continents on a journey that travels south-to-north, while the Grand World Voyage aboard Zuiderdam covers six continents on an east-to-west route, each conveniently sailing roundtrip from a U.S. homeport.2025 Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole Highlights — Volendam133 days. Departing Jan. 25, 2025, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.Follows a south-north-south route through the Panama Canal, down along the west coast of South America to Antarctica, then up along Argentina and Brazil to the heart of the Amazon River. The ship then crosses the Atlantic Ocean to Africa, sails north to Europe and up to the North Cape before heading west across the northern Atlantic Ocean via Iceland and Greenland, and finally down the eastern shores of North America.Pole to Pole: Down south Volendam spends four days of scenic cruising in Antarctica and up north the ship crosses the Artic Circle to the North Cape.68 total ports across five continents and 28 countries.8 overnight calls: Fuerte Amador, Panama; Callao (Lima), Peru; Buenos, Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Reykjavik, Iceland.Memorable Moments: Panama Canal transit, Cape Horn, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, exploring the Amazon River, Strait of Gibraltar, Norwegian fjords, North Cape, Iceland and Greenland.2025 Grand World Voyage Highlights — Zuiderdam124 days. Departing Jan. 4, 2025, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.Transits the Panama Canal and makes way to Easter Island before crossing the South Pacific to Australia. Explores the Great Barrier Reef en route to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, then sails south to Cape Town, South Africa, by way of the Seychelles, back up along the eastern coast of Africa, through the Suez Canal to Portugal before crossing the Atlantic Ocean.46 total ports in 32 countries across six continents.9 overnight calls: Callao (two nights); Easter Island; Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney, Australia; Singapore; Cape Town; Mombasa, Kenya; Safaga, Egypt; and Barcelona.7 late-night departures: Manta, Ecuador; Seychelles; Cape Town and Durban, South Africa; Aqaba, Jordan; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Gibraltar, U.K.Memorable Moments: Panama Canal transit, two nights at Callao allowing time to visit Machu Picchu, Easter Island, scenic cruising in the Great Barrier Reef, two full days in Cape Town, the opportunity to visit Petra from Jordan and experience Luxor from Safaga.Grand Rendezvous in BarcelonaOn April 24, 2025, Volendam and Zuiderdam will meet in Barcelona, Spain, for a joint overnight call, bringing the two Grand Voyages together for a celebration. Special festivities involving both ships will mark the occasion of the perfectly planned dual visit.Carnival will transport 3m passengers to Mexico this year Carnival Cruise Line is marking this Cinco de Mayo by highlighting that it expects more than three million guests to sail to Mexican ports this year on its ships, with projections growing to 3.5 million by 2024. Cozumel is Carnival's most popular destination in Mexico, with an estimated 1.6 million guests visiting the port this year. Additional ports in Mexico that Carnival ships visit regularly include: Progreso, Costa Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada and Mazatlan.Carnival offers various tours and excursions across Mexico. Here are five experiences that are among the most enjoyed by Carnival guests in the cruise line's most popular Mexican destination of Cozumel.Five Experiences Popular Among Carnival Guests Visiting CozumelAncient City of Tulum. This tour brings guests to the ancient Mayan paradise kingdom of Tulum. Guests learn the history of Mayan culture and see a former Mayan trade site that stands atop a cliff. A guided tour explores the main temples of “El Castillo,” the Temple of the Descendent God, the Maya Water Temple, and the Temple of the Frescoes.Adventure Jeep, Snorkel & Anemona Beach Club: The natural beauty of Mexico's east coast is on full display during this tour. Punta Sur Ecological Park is the largest nature reserve in Cozumel. It includes Anemona de Mar Beach Club, one of the most exclusive, secluded and untouched beaches located in the natural reserve as well as a visit to the Celarain Lighthouse – a picturesque place that provides the perfect backdrop for a tequila tasting session.Tabasco's Chef Maestro, Cooking & Tasting: Guests learn the secrets of traditional Mexican regional cuisine as they prepare a delicious three-course meal under the guidance of a master chef. Along with the meal, guests also learn how to prepare a perfect margarita.Amazing Secret River: One of the Cozumel region's most unique natural treasures is a series of caverns connected by underground waterways called the Rio Secreto Natural Reserve. Guests are guided through a subterranean world to marvel at natural formations as they wade through the many caverns and swim in the crystal-clear cenote.Xcaret Park: Thanks to its privileged location next to the Caribbean Sea in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers and cenotes, Xcaret Park offers a wide variety of different activities for guests to enjoy. From the aviary that provides sanctuary to more than 1,500 native birds to the underground Blue, Manatee and Mayan rivers and the aquarium that showcases the richness of Mexico's coral reefs, Xcaret Park and attractions honor Mexico's natural wonders and the wildlife that inhabit them.Carnival Venezia receives iconic livery with a twistWith the debut of Carnival Cruise Line's “Fun Italian Style” offering only weeks away, Carnival Venezia is showing off her new hull livery, but with a nod to the ship's Costa Cruises roots, the red stripe on the hull has been painted yellow and will correspond with the yellow on the ship's funnel.The unique take on the Carnival livery is just the beginning of what the ship holds in store for its guests, who will experience fun influenced by the ship's Italian design with the same warm hospitality Carnival is known for fleetwide.Once Carnival Venezia's enhancement project is completed in Spain, the ship will embark guests on a 15-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic sailing May 29, 2023 from Barcelona and arrive to her new home at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City.  The ship's first cruise from New York – a four-day cruise to Bermuda – is set for June 15, 2023.The ship accommodates more than 5,000 guests and will offer 10 different cruise durations and 22 unique itineraries featuring visits to 25 ports across 14 countries.Viking doubles capacity for second season in North America's Great LakesThe Viking Polaris Makes Her Great Lakes Debut in Toronto, Joining the Viking OctantisViking today is celebrating the start of its second season in the Great Lakes, as the new purpose-built Viking Polaris arrived in Toronto for her first port of call in the region. The Viking Polaris joins her identical sister ship, the Viking Octantis, which began sailing in the Great Lakes for the 2022 season and returned to the region in April 2023. With two 378-guest expedition vessels now in the region, Viking has doubled its capacity in the Great Lakes for 2023. The ships will remain in the Great Lakes through September 2023, sailing all five lakes and a variety of itineraries that operate between Toronto and Duluth.AIDA Cruises expands the use of shore powerThanks to the growing shore power infrastructure in Northern Europe, AIDA Cruises has reached another milestone on its decarbonization path. With AIDAsol, the first cruise ship in the AIDA fleet could already be connected to shore-side facilities in four out of five ports during its voyage from April 16 to 21, 2023, in Rostock-Warnemünde, Aarhus (Denmark), Kristiansand (Norway) and Hamburg.AIDAsol's voyage started with a premiere in Rostock-Warnemünde last Sunday, April 16, 2023. During a double call, AIDAmar and AIDAsol were the first two cruise ships to be supplied simultaneously with green energy on the same day in a German port.Another premiere followed just one day later: In Aarhus, Denmark, AIDAsol was the first cruise ship to conduct shore-side and shipboard integration tests on the newly built facility. The official opening of Denmark's first shore power plant for cruise ships is scheduled for later this year.Also during the voyage, AIDAsol was successfully supplied with energy from shore during its stop in Kristiansand, Norway, as it was already in 2022.This Friday morning, AIDAsol arrived in Hamburg, her home port for this year's summer season. 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Michelangelo dominates the Sistine Chapel, but the chapel's walls feature twelve frescoes by the previous generation of great Florentine artists. We look at two by Botticelli as an introduction to all twelve.

Correggio's breath-taking dome fresco in the dome of Parma cathedral depicts the Assumption of the Virgin (1526). Gigantic painted figures of the apostles stand below an explosion of heavenly clouds and hundreds of angels that create a celestial architecture upon which the Virgin Mary is assumed into heaven.  The dramatic energy of the painting is a clear harbinger of the great Baroque paintings of the following century.

Jean-Luc Godard, cinema pioneer, has passed away and we're remembering him this week by reviewing one of his best and most influential films, "Contempt"!Wow! Fritz Lang!Check out the new show on the JET Network, Sailor Noob!http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailorCelebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices!http://www.craftdisservices.comArgue us on Facebook and Twitter and on our Discord!http://www.facebook.com/justenoughtropehttp://www.twitter.com/justenoughtropehttps://discord.gg/WVvCHVWqzfFollow our live stream adventures on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_yQ1TlPULKRSrlZa6JgtA/videosBuy us a new Alfa Romeo on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/justenoughtropehttps://ko-fi.com/justenoughtrope

The Zhentarim have chased the Ghouligans deep below the Pink Flumph Theater hoping to stop them from reaching the vault, but the Ghouligans have other plans. Varroth endures another fireball. Jack scores a double kill. Ilphelodel uses cleric spells. Sonia gets knocked out. Jack, Varroth, Ilphelodel, and Sonia find themselves in Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, caught amidst a gang war and multiple factions vying for a hidden cache of 500,000 gold pieces stashed somewhere in the city by Waterdeep's former Open Lord. It's a race against the clock! Can they find the gold before it falls into evil's hands? Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/ambiguouspod Like our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/AmbiguousPod Subscribe to our Youtube channel! http://bit.ly/moralambiguityYT BACKGROUND MUSIC/AMBIANCE CREDITS Shadowsense: http://shadowsense.bandcamp.com/ Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Tabletop Audio: http://tabletopaudio.com/ Sword Coast Soundscapes: http://swordcoastsoundscapes.bandcamp.com/ (License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kerry Sanders is out on the water on a mission to find great white sharks and explore why younger ones are showing up near beaches. Plus, a TODAY Exclusive – an inside a look at the Prince's Palace of Monaco where Frescoes that have been hidden for 500 years are just now being revealed. And, Hoda Kotb sits down with Isaac Fitzgerald to chat about his latest memoir “Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional.”

Novo and Buck discuss Michelangelo's "The Sistine Chapel," focusing on the famous works of the ceiling, "The Last Judgement," and somehow fitting in Steve Jobs in the middle. This episode is brought to you by the novel "The Entropy Sessions" - a tale of loss, love, and madness, and our past, present, and future relationships with technology - you can find it in paperback on Amazon, as an ebook, and as an audiobook on Audible. Our gems are sponsored by Zencastr - our go-to tool to record our podcast with multiple guests remotely. With Zencastr, you can record separate audio and video tracks, and it's all backed up on a secured cloud so you never lose your hard work. It's reliable, easy to use, and there's nothing to download. So go to zen.ai/artofthebeholder or use promo code: artofthebeholder, and get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account. Thank you for listening, and if you'd like to further support us, please consider leaving a donation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artofthebeholder/support

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In this episode I travel to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, where I visit world renowned Bhutanese author Ashi Kunzang Choden at her family seat of Ogyen Choling in the Tang Valley, Bumthang. Ashi gives a tour of her home, which her family have occupied for hundreds of years, including a rare look into a remarkable multi-story temple with rich religious frescos, sacred artefacts, and entire floors dedicated to Tara and Guru Rinpoche. Ashi also recounts her remarkable life that embodies so much of Bhutan's recent history. Ashi was born into a family of feudal lords, witnessed the reformations of the 1950s, was educated in Catholic convents in India, and worked for the United Nations, before returning to her family home which she now runs as a cultural centre and guest house. Ashi also recalls the spiritual advice given to her by Dudjom Rinpoche, reveals why her exposure to Christianity opened her up to the heart of Buddhism, and discusses the impact of feminist thought on her perspective of Bhutanese culture and her place in it. … Video version: www.guruviking.com/podcast/152-voice-of-bhutan-ashi-kunzang-choden Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - About Ogyen Choling 04:53 - Entering the temple 06:15 - The main temple featuring Buddha Shakyamuni, Dorje Lingpa, & Longchenpa 08:55 - Bardo Thodol fresco 09:28 - Sacred relics 12:49 - Frescoes of Guru Rinpoche and Kalachakra Shambala 16:53 - The Tara temple with unique family statues 18:36 - Frescos of the 84 Mahasiddhas, Avalokiteshvara, & the Buddha 20:44 - History of Ashi's family temple 22:26 - Preservation of Dorje Lingpa's texts 26:43 - Tour of the family museum 28:14 - About the local spirits 30:48 - Pre-reformation life of self-sufficiency 32:44 - Effects of global warming on crops 35:14 - Rice, grain, and alcohol practices 38:16 - History of Ashi's family 42:44 - Ashi's memories of Bhutan's reformations 46:43 - Education at Catholic convents for 11 years 50:28 - Opening to Buddhism to through Christianity 53:41 - Meetings with great Lamas and the advice of Dudjom Rinpoche 01:00:03 - Ashi on feminism 01:06:28 - Ashi's writing career 01:11:19 - Ashi's closing remarks 

… To find out more about Ashi Kunzang Choden, visit: - https://www.olingheritagehouse.com/about - https://www.riyangbooks.com/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

I'm a Ukrainian artist currently living in Poland.Inspired by the Masters of European Art History as well as from the Renaissance and the Roman frescoes and mosaics, I developed my personal style. My research analyses the essence of painting in order to blend together different techniques from different periods in a unique artwork. My artistic practice wants to push the boundaries of painting further, for this reason I have refined my research toward abstractions. Abstract painting allows me to concentrate on the very basis of painting such as colors and shapes and it gives me the possibility to mix together multiple styles, for example suprematism and action painting. In my work there is also a mystic and religious component linked with my deepest emotions that drove me to painting in the first place

Poet Kit Fryatt has been collaborating with an AI to create text about a long-lost medieval painting as part of an ‘algorithmic storytelling' performance.

This week, Tiffany and Aurelio brave the distance learning trenches! What's it like for a six-year-old who has only just started school to attend class via Zoom? How does distance learning in Italy (aka DAD) differ from its American counterpart? But most importantly, what is a testuggine, and why does Aurelio love them so much? We answer these questions on this week's mini-episode. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

What is life like when you grow up in no fixed place and in countries that neither of your parents are from? The term for this kind of person is Third Culture Kid, and longtime listener Chelsea Hicks joins us on this mini-episode to explain what it's like. Not only is Chelsea a Third Culture Kid, but both her father an her partner are as well. She talks about the positive as well as the negative aspects of being a TCK, how being one has affected her life, and if she thinks she'll ever settle down. Find Chelsea in Instagram on both her personal page and her art page. You can also follow the Third Culture Kid Instagram page; message Jay to join the Discord and WhatsApp groups if you're a TCK. Also, learn more by reading Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock and Ruth E Van Reken.  ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Wander into one of Rome's hundreds of churches, and you might just find yourself face to face with an artistic masterpiece that, in any other city, would be the main attraction of the city's biggest museum—and would come with a hefty price tag and probably lots of crowds. But in Rome, these works are all around you—if you know where to look. On this mini-episode, Tiffany shares with you some of the most spectacular frescoes and oil painting hidden away in Rome's churches. And the best part? They are all absolutely free. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Hidden away in Woonsocket, RI is a church that has been called the Sistine Chapel of New England. Inside is one of the largest collections of frescoes in the United States. While the artwork is incredible, it's only the beginning. After the paintings draw you in, what you find are stories--because all 475 people painted into the frescoes are real people who lived in Woonsocket in the 1940s. And some of these stories will make you say, “Wow, I've never heard something like that before.”  To Visit: 84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 - Tours Sunday 1-4Episode Source Material: Mission StatementThe 40 Angels of St. Ann, the Sistine Chapel of WoonsocketThe Miracle of the Woonsocket Mill OrderNew England Notebook: One Reporter, Six States, Uncommon Stories -  p. 47At 100-year celebration, St. Ann Center recalls church's past military connectionFrench AmericansNew England FrenchQuebec diasporaGuido NincheriGuido Nincheri: An Italian-Canadian TreasureGuido Nincheri, InductedGuido Nincheri, 86, Won Papal Medal for his ArtMarguerite B. Forget - Obituary - Woonsocket, RI - Fournier & Fournier Funeral Services 

The Vatican Museums can boast the world's most beautiful frescoes, but just what is a fresco?

This episode examines the extraordinary early Renaissance fresco cycle in the family chapel of Giovanni Tornabuoni, who was the uncle of Lorenzo the Magnificent de' Medici. It was while Ghirlandaio was working on these frescoes in Santa Maria Novella in the 1480s that a 13-year-old apprentice named Michelangelo Buonarroti entered his workshop, who may have left his mark in the paintings.  

This episode examines Andrea Mantegna's extraordinary early frescoes in the Augustinian church of the Eremitani in Padua, Italy. Despite being largely destroyed by Allied bombs in March 1944, the paintings (which have been heavily reconstructed) are still considered some of the most important expressions of early Renaissance painting. 

#061 New Discoveries in Ancient PompeiiPompeii is one of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites but what many people don't know is that new discoveries are made every year that give us clues into what life was like back in 79AD when Mount Vesuvius exploded. The devastating impact of the volcano was felt for miles beyond the current site and recently ruins have been uncovered as far south as Positano on the Amalfi Coast.Join us as we chat with art historian Danielle Oteri about the Ancient Roman sites you can visit in the area around Pompeii. From sumptuous villas with vibrant frescoes and even an underwater site you can swim through, there is much to be excited about in old Pompeii.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/61Join us in our exclusive online piazza here >> https://untolditaly.com/insidersOur free community for Italy travel lovers:https://untolditaly.com/communitySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/untolditaly)

Alex, Cody, and Colin reflect on and wrap up Leonardo da Sneezy! Find out the things they said that may have been wrong and, most importantly, who won the debate! And who knows...you may even get a sneak peek at next week's episode!Want to join the OUAT community? Have an idea for a change in history? Join our Facebook page!Editing by Hannah BurkhardtHosted by Alex Smith, Cody Sharp, and Colin Sharp.Milktoast Media LLC Show Sources: (Blame us for the whoopsies, not our sources. Our sources are great.)Phillips, Cynthia, and Shana Priwer. The Everything Da Vinci Book. Adams Media, 2006.Clayton, Martin, and Ronald Philo. Leonardo Da Vinci: Anatomist. Royal Collection Publications, 2012.“Catholic Church secretly plotting to build Mecha Pope, anonymous source reveals.” NPC Daily, 2020.“Art and Assassintation: The Pazzi Conspiracy and the Frescoes of Benozzo Gozzoli.” Chris Dobson, 2020.“Popes, Power, and Unrestrained Lust.” Delancey Place, 2018.DeSilva, Jennifer. (2019). Princely Patronage on Display: The Case of Cardinal Pietro Riario and Pope Sixtus IV, 1471–1474. Royal Studies Journal.“Leonardo Da Vinci's Weapons Of War” Steemit, 2017.“Inquisition.” History.com, 2017.“Art Impact.” Leonardo Da Vinci. Accessed November 9, 2020. “Adolf Hitler Paintings of 'No Artistic Value' on Sale in Berlin.” BBC News. BBC, January 24, 2019.Finnan, Vincent. “Da Vinci Weapons of War.” Italian Renaissance Art.com, 2008.King, Ross. Leonardo and the Last Supper. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014. Alberge, Dayla. “Have Art Restorers Ruined Leonardo's Masterpiece?” The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media, March 14, 2012.Staff, NPR. “The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece.” NPR. NPR, July 30, 2011.

You know him. We know him. He's the literal Renaissance Man. But how would our world be different if Leonardo da Vinci was allergic to paint?Cody poo-poos da Vinci's legacy. Alex goes off the deep end in this one - crossbow machine guns, pagan rituals, and the Mecha Pope. Want to join the OUAT community? Have an idea for a change in history? Join our Facebook page! Editing by Hannah BurkhardtHosted by Alex Smith, Cody Sharp, and Colin Sharp.Milktoast Media LLCMusic: A Cruel Angel's Thesis (Neon Genesis Evangelion Intro) by Yoko TakahashiShow Sources: (Fact check us! Heard something wrong? Let us know.)Phillips, Cynthia, and Shana Priwer. The Everything Da Vinci Book. Adams Media, 2006.Clayton, Martin, and Ronald Philo. Leonardo Da Vinci: Anatomist. Royal Collection Publications, 2012.“Catholic Church secretly plotting to build Mecha Pope, anonymous source reveals.” NPC Daily, 2020.“Art and Assassintation: The Pazzi Conspiracy and the Frescoes of Benozzo Gozzoli.” Chris Dobson, 2020.“Popes, Power, and Unrestrained Lust.” Delancey Place, 2018.DeSilva, Jennifer. (2019). Princely Patronage on Display: The Case of Cardinal Pietro Riario and Pope Sixtus IV, 1471–1474. Royal Studies Journal.“Leonardo Da Vinci's Weapons Of War” Steemit, 2017.“Inquisition.” History.com, 2017.“Art Impact.” Leonardo Da Vinci. Accessed November 9, 2020. “Adolf Hitler Paintings of 'No Artistic Value' on Sale in Berlin.” BBC News. BBC, January 24, 2019.Finnan, Vincent. “Da Vinci Weapons of War.” Italian Renaissance Art.com, 2008.King, Ross. Leonardo and the Last Supper. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014. Alberge, Dayla. “Have Art Restorers Ruined Leonardo's Masterpiece?” The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media, March 14, 2012.Staff, NPR. “The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece.” NPR. NPR, July 30, 2011.

This episode examines the two monumental equestrian frescoes by Paolo Uccello and Andrea del Castagno in Florence cathedral that represent two celebrated mercenary captains who had honorably served the Florentine Republic in the 14th and 15th centuries. These works represent two of the earliest Renaissance revivals of memorial equestrian imagery since Antiquity.

Fourth Sunday in ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, January 31, 2021 (EPISODE:276) Readings for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: Deut 18: 15-20 Ps 95: 1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. ” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 7: 32-35 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 4: 16). Alleluia, alleluia! A people in darkness have seen a great light. A radiant dawn shines on those lost in death. GOSPEL: Mark 1: 21-28 References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Homily of the Abbot – Monastery of Christ in the Desert MISSION 2000 – PRAYING SCRIPTURE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. YEAR B. BY MARK LINK S.J. Image - Shutterstock licensed Image: ID:719621203 Teachings of Jesus. Frescoes of the ancient byzantine church of Hagia Sophia in Trabzon. The remains of the ancient temple. Old church wall. JULY 4, 2017. By Nurlan Mammadzada Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here. NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul’s homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: paulkellyreflections+subscribe@googlegroups.com Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms” ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. “Quiet Time.” Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - “Today I Arise” - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick’s Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. [ Production - KER - 2021] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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The boys are back with an in-depth history of their personal experiences in music, as fans and as artists. First, they check-in and discuss re-opening in Midtown, Mercury in retrograde, and a review of Shelterfest 2020! Next, they breakdown how they fell in love with music, their first shows ever played and favorite venues to play, crazy/funny stories and hijinks from local shows, their musical heroes, WYLT? featuring Waxen Hand and Laura Jane Grace, and the inception of the upcoming Pressure Drop Mixtape!1:05 - Check-In | 9:10 - Mercury in Retrograde | 10:40 - SHELTERFEST | 21:00 - Tim’s Journey | 35:25 - Lush’s Journey | 49:00 - Tim’s First Show | 57:15 - Lush’s First Show | 1:06:30 - Tim’s Fave Shows | 1:22:30 - Lush’s Fave Shows | 1:32:10 - Tim’s Crazy Story | 1:39:00 - Lush’s Crazy Story | 1:46:20 - Tim’s Musical Heroes | 2:05:45 - Lush’s Musical Heroes | 2:22:50 - Laura Jane Grace | 2:26:30 - Waxen Hand | 2:28:30 - Outro/Pressure Drop Mixtape

Venue: Holy Martyrs- Catholic Church (10/4/20 at 11:30am)Duration: 18:36 Minutes

Piero della Francesca was a 15th century Renaissance painter, whose series of frescoes entitled “Legend of the True Cross” inspired one of the best orchestral works of a 20th-century Czech composer named Bohuslav Martinu. In 1952, Martinu made a trip to the Tuscan hill town of Arezzo, where he saw the frescoes and got the idea for a new symphonic work that would attempt to capture in music what Piero had captured in painting. What Martinu sought to replicate was, as he put it, “a kind of solemn, frozen silence and opaque, colored atmosphere… a strange, peaceful, and moving poetry.” Martinu linked the first movement of his score to one Tuscan fresco showing the Queen of Sheba and some women kneeling by a river; and the second to another depicting the dream of the Emperor Constantine. The third movement was intended, in Martinu’s words, as “a kind of general view of the frescoes.” Martinu’s orchestral triptych, entitled “The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca,” received its premiere performance on today’s date at the 1956 Salzburg Festival in Austria, with the Vienna Philharmonic led by the eminent Czech conductor, Rafael Kubelik.

Piero della Francesca was a 15th century Renaissance painter, whose series of frescoes entitled “Legend of the True Cross” inspired one of the best orchestral works of a 20th-century Czech composer named Bohuslav Martinu. In 1952, Martinu made a trip to the Tuscan hill town of Arezzo, where he saw the frescoes and got the idea for a new symphonic work that would attempt to capture in music what Piero had captured in painting. What Martinu sought to replicate was, as he put it, “a kind of solemn, frozen silence and opaque, colored atmosphere… a strange, peaceful, and moving poetry.” Martinu linked the first movement of his score to one Tuscan fresco showing the Queen of Sheba and some women kneeling by a river; and the second to another depicting the dream of the Emperor Constantine. The third movement was intended, in Martinu’s words, as “a kind of general view of the frescoes.” Martinu’s orchestral triptych, entitled “The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca,” received its premiere performance on today’s date at the 1956 Salzburg Festival in Austria, with the Vienna Philharmonic led by the eminent Czech conductor, Rafael Kubelik.

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Asian Shorts Audiobookby various authorstranslated and narratedby professionalsAsian Shorts Internationalcollated byOwen JonesAsian Shorts is an anthology of nineteen short stories by nine different authors. Most of them are professional writers but two of them were previously unpublished and one of those went on to write several more books.The writers live all over the world too, in as much as nine people can, but countries include Cambodia, Canada, England, Thailand, USA, Vietnam and Wales. Their names and brief bios can be found under the list of translations below. free audiobook copies can be obtained in most cases, and other languages are being added as they become available.The authors contributing to Asian Shorts International, in no particular order, are: Mike Lord, Owen Jones, Bernard Foong, Gay Ingram, Jennifer J. Chow, S. R. Mallery, Trevor Aindow and David Collier.Please support these authors by checking out  and reading their work.Authors' Bios of Contributors to Asian Shorts International:Mike LordSinagiri, by Mike Lord – Rajah Kasyapu & the Frescoes at Singiriya, in Sri Lanka.Smashwords: http://tinyurl.com/mrpafs7 Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/o74846hOwen JonesOwen Jones writes in many genre which you can discover on his here: http://owencerijones.com . His flagship series ‘Behind The Smile ~ The Story of Lek, A Bar Girl in Pattaya' is here: http://behind-the-smile.orgBernard FoongBernard Foong (aka Young) is the author of ‘A Harem Boy's Saga; a memoir' by Young (seven book series): http://aharemboysaga.com/wp/ The first three books in the series – ‘Initiation', ‘Unbridled' and ‘Debauchery' (published by Solstice publishing) are currently available at all Amazon online stores e.g. http://amzn.to/1FMlHVYGay IngramGay Ingram writes historical fiction. Mai Lin: Another New Beginning is her latest release. See all her published books at https://www.amazon.com/author/gayingram. She also contributes a weekly column to http://venturegalleries.com/author/gayingram/.Jennifer J. ChowJennifer J. Chow writes Asian-American fiction with a geriatric twist. She is the author of The 228 Legacy, a 2013 Finalist for 'Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year Award. She also writes the Winston Wong cozy mystery series under J.J. Chow. Visit her website for more details:See: https://smarturl.it/asianshortsauthors?IQid=spreaker

Imagine your worst nightmare, and picture yourself facing it. Pretty bad, right? Now imagine that you not only have to take care of it yourself, but there's a spunky teen there, and you need to protect them too. Now you can imagine the kind of stress the Kingmakers are under! After rescuing a prisoner of the undead cyclopses from their captor, our brave heroes must now make their way deeper into the Tomb of Vordakai and face whatever horrors lie within. Zombies? No sweat! Daemons? Pushover? But remember, dear traveler, that often times, the scariest things aren't the foes you face- but what you stand to lose. And also, the foes you face, if they're like, really really scary. Like, dang, this is a spooky one. Pits get leaped. Frescoes get glanced at. Hearts get broken. All this and more in this episode of Dice Will Roll, the Gayest Pathfinder Podcast on the Planet, where we ask the hard questions like... how do I console a weeping phantom? Patreon: www.patreon.com/dicewillroll The Dice Will Roll Wiki: https://dice-will-roll.fandom.com/wiki/Dice_Will_Roll_Wiki Discord: discord.gg/rDhQuVq Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dicewillroll/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/dicewillroll Twitter: twitter.com/DiceWillRoll Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/DiceWillRoll/shop?asc=u Kilcela: Heart of Heroes: discord.gg/eppzv8F Music Via Owlcat Games Theme Song: Kick Shock by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Ad Music: Local Forecast - Elevator, Airport Lounge, Lobby Time and Bit Quest by Kevin MacLeod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dice-will-roll/support

This episode will analyze Giotto's frescoes of "The Life of St. Francis" in the Bardi Chapel in Santa Croce. Giotto's introduction of  naturalism, psychology, movement, emotion, and drama into his paintings was a groundbreaking innovation for medieval painting.

Castle Runkelstein is located north of Bolzano, a medieval trading town in the Alps in modern-day Italy. It is famous for its beautiful frescoes featuring secular topics, like romantic stories or scenes from the life of the aristocracy. The castle is also a good chance to speak about trade across the alps in the middle-ages. Visit https://beyondthesights.info/runkelstein.html for additional links and show-notes! Chapters: 00:14 Regional geography 00:51 Alpine passes 02:57 Trade across the Alps 04:52 Bolzano 06:14 Castles 07:47 Castles around Bolzano 09:11 Castle Runkelstein 11:49 The Frescoes 17:36 Other Sights in the Area

Episode 6 delves underneath the city of Naples, Italy, to wander through the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, an underground burial complex with a history that spans over 1,500 years. Frescoes, graves, and skulls, oh my!

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DENVER INTERNATIONAL MURALS AND THE ANTICHRIST Amazon.com: pat holliday kindle: Books  http://amzn.to/GF3mTC It's official. Prince William and Kate Middleton have registered the birth of their son, His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have formally registered the birth of Prince George,” Kensington Palace said today. “The Duke of Cambridge signed the birth register at Kensington Palace this morning, witnessed by a Registrar from Westminster Register Office. “William and Kate's occupations are listed on the document as Prince of the United Kingdom and Princess of the United Kingdom, respectively. Prince George was born July 22 at 4:24 p.m. London time. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, according to an official announcement from Kensington Palace four hours after the birth. What Is the meaning of the Frescoes? What is the meaning of the birth of Prince George?

Join Gary White and Elyn Aviva as they describe the paradoxes and puzzles surrounding the tiny church of San Baudelio de Berlanga in north-central Spain. Missing frescoes, co-existing Christian and Moorish art, a hidden cave… This is a not-to-be-missed introduction to a little-known powerful place!

Transcript -- How the 17th century Pope Innocent X stressed his own continuity with ancient Rome's foundational myths by commissioning these stunning pictures.

How the 17th century Pope Innocent X stressed his own continuity with ancient Rome's foundational myths by commissioning these stunning pictures.

Transcript -- How the 17th century Pope Innocent X stressed his own continuity with ancient Rome's foundational myths by commissioning these stunning pictures.

How the 17th century Pope Innocent X stressed his own continuity with ancient Rome's foundational myths by commissioning these stunning pictures.

Dr Rupert Arrowsmith (UCL) - 'Repainting Ajanta: the global impact of the Frescoes and their copies.'.

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