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My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers,In 1976, America celebrated 200 years of independence, democracy, and progress. Part of that celebration was the release of To Fly!, a short but powerful docudrama on the history of American flight. With To Fly!, Greg MacGillivray and his co-director Jim Freeman created one of the earliest IMAX films, bringing cinematography to new heights.After a decade of war and great social unrest, To Fly! celebrated the American identity and freedom to innovate. Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I talk with MacGillivray about filming To Fly! and its enduring message of optimism.MacGillivray has produced and directed films for over 60 years. In that time, his production company has earned two Academy Award nominations, produced five of the Top 10 highest-grossing IMAX films, and has reached over 150 million viewers.In This Episode* The thrill of watching To Fly! (1:38)* An innovative filming process (8:25)* A “you can do it” movie (19:07)* Competing views of technology (25:50)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. The thrill of watching To Fly! (1:38)What Jim and I tried to do is put as many of the involving, experiential tricks into that film as we possibly could. We wrote the film based on all of these moments that we call “IMAX moments.”Pethokoukis: The film To Fly! premiered at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, at the IMAX Theater, July 1976. Do you happen know if it was it the 4th of July or. . . ?MacGillivray: No, you know, what they did is they had the opening on the 2nd of July so that it wouldn't conflict with the gigantic bicentennial on the 4th, but it was all part of the big celebration in Washington at that moment.I saw the film in the late '70s at what was then called the Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, Illinois. I have a very clear memory of this, of going in there, sitting down, wondering why I was sitting and going to watch a movie as opposed to being on a roller coaster or some other ride — I've recently, a couple of times, re-watched the film — and I remember the opening segment with the balloonist, which was shot in a very familiar way. I have a very clear memory because when that screen opened up and that balloon took off, my stomach dropped.It was a film as a thrill ride, and upon rewatching it — I didn't think this as a 10-year-old or 11-year-old — but what it reminded me upon rewatching was of Henry V, Lawrence Olivier, 1944, where the film begins in the Globe Theater and as the film goes on, it opens up and expands into this huge technicolor extravaganza as the English versus the French. It reminds me of that. What was your reaction the first time you saw that movie, that film of yours you made with Jim Freeman, on the big screen where you could really get the full immersive effect?It gave me goosebumps. IMAX, at that time, was kind of unknown. The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum was the fourth IMAX theater built, and very few people had seen that system unless you visited world's fairs around the world. So we knew we had something that people were going to grasp a hold of and love because, like you said, it's a combination of film, and storytelling, and a roller coaster ride. You basically give yourself away to the screen and just go with it.What Jim and I tried to do is put as many of the involving, experiential tricks into that film as we possibly could. We wrote the film based on all of these moments that we call “IMAX moments.” We tried to put as many in there as we could, including the train coming straight at you and bashing right into the camera where the audience thinks it's going to get run over. Those kinds of moments on that gigantic screen with that wonderful 10 times, 35-millimeter clarity really moved the audience and I guess that's why they used it at Great America where you saw it.You mentioned the train and I remember a story from the era of silent film and the first time people saw a train on silent film, they jumped, people jumped because they thought the train was coming at them. Then, of course, we all kind of got used to it, and this just occurred to me, that film may have been the first time in 75 years that an audience had that reaction again, like they did with first with silent film where they thought the train was going to come out of the screen to To Fly! where, once again, your previous experience looking at a visual medium was not going to help you. This was something completely different and your sense perception was totally surprised by it.Yeah, it's true. Obviously we were copying that early train shot that started the cinema way back in probably 1896 or 1898. You ended up with To Fly! . . . we knew we had an opportunity because the Air and Space Museum, we felt, was going to be a huge smash hit. Everyone was interested in space right at that moment. Everyone was interested in flying right at that moment. Basically, as soon as it opened its doors, the Air and Space Museum became the number one museum in America, and I think it even passed the Louvre that year in attendance.Our film had over a million and a half people in its first year, which was astounding! And after that year of run, every museum in the world wanted an IMAX theater. Everyone heard about it. They started out charging 50 cents admission for the 27-minute IMAX film, and halfway through the season, they got embarrassed because they were making so much money. They reduced the admission price to 25 cents and everyone was happy. The film was so fun to watch and gave you information in a poetic way through the narration. The storytelling was simple and chronological. You could follow it even if you were a 10-year-old or an 85-year-old, and people just adored the movie. They wrote letters to the editor. The Washington Post called it the best film in the last 10 years, or something like that. Anyway, it was really a heady of time for IMAX.An innovative filming process (8:25)It was one of those things where our knowledge of technology and shooting all kinds of various films prior to that that used technology, we just basically poured everything into this one movie to try to prove the system, to try to show people what IMAX could do . . .I may have just read the Washington Post review that you mentioned. It was a Washington Post review from just three or four years later, so not that long after, and in the conclusion to that piece, it said, “You come away from the film remembering the flying, the freedom of it, the glee, the exaltation. No Wonder ‘To Fly' is a national monument.” So already calling it a national monument, but it took some innovation to create that monument. This isn't just a piece of great filmmaking and great storytelling, it's a piece of technological innovation. I wonder if you could tell me about that.We've worked with the IMAX corporation, particularly Graeme Ferguson, who is gone now, but he was a filmmaker and helped us immensely. Not only guiding, because he'd made a couple of IMAX films previously that just showed at individual theaters, but was a great filmmaker and we wanted three more cameras built—there was only one camera when we began, and we needed three, actually, so we could double shoot and triple shoot different scenes that were dangerous. They did that for us in record time. Then we had to build all these kind of imaginative camera mounts. A guy named Nelson Tyler, Tyler Camera Systems in Hollywood, helped us enormously. He was a close friend and basically built an IMAX camera mount for a helicopter that we called the “monster mount.” It was so huge.The IMAX camera was big and huge on its own, so it needed this huge mount, and it carried the IMAX camera flawlessly and smoothly through the air in a helicopter so that there weren't any bumps or jarring moments so the audience would not get disturbed but they would feel like they were a bird flying. You needed that smoothness because when you're sitting up close against that beautifully detailed screen, you don't want any jerk or you're going to want to close your eyes. It's going to be too nauseating to actually watch. So we knew we had to have flawlessly smooth and beautiful aerials shot in the best light of the day, right at dawn or right at sunset. The tricks that we used, the special camera mounts, we had two different camera mounts for helicopters, one for a Learjet, one for a biplane. We even had a balloon mount that went in the helium balloon that we set up at the beginning of the film.It was one of those things where our knowledge of technology and shooting all kinds of various films prior to that that used technology, we just basically poured everything into this one movie to try to prove the system, to try to show people what IMAX could do . . . There are quiet moments in the film that are very powerful, but there's also these basic thrill moments where the camera goes off over the edge of a cliff and your stomach kind of turns upside down a little bit. Some people had to close their eyes as they were watching so they wouldn't get nauseated, but that's really what we wanted. We wanted people to experience that bigness and that beauty. Basically the theme of the movie was taking off into the air was like the opening of a new eye.Essentially, you re-understood what the world was when aviation began, when the first balloonists took off or when the first airplane, the Wright Brothers, took off, or when we went into space, the change of perspective. And obviously IMAX is the ultimate change of perspectiveWhen I watched the entire film — I've watched it a few times since on YouTube, which I think somebody ripped from a laser disc or something — maybe six months ago, I had forgotten the space sequence. This movie came out a year before Star Wars, and I was looking at that space sequence and I thought, that's pretty good. I thought that really held up excellent. As a documentary, what prepared you to do that kind of sequence? Or was that something completely different that you really had to innovate to do?I had loved 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Kubrick film, and one of the special effects supervisors was Doug Trumbull. So we called Doug and said, “Look, I want to make the sequence. It's going to be short, but it's going to pay homage to space travel and what could happen in the future.” And he guided us a little bit, showed us how to make kind of the explosions of space that he'd done in 2001 using microscopic paint, so we had to develop a camera lens that fit on the IMAX camera that could shoot just a very small area, like half an inch across, where paint in a soluble mixture could then explode. We shot it in slow motion, and then we built a Starship, kind of like a Star Wars-looking — though, as you mentioned, Star Wars had not come out yet — kind of a spaceship that we then superimposed against planets that we photographed, Jupiter and Saturn. We tried to give the feeling and the perspective that that could give us with our poetic narrator, and it worked. It kind of worked, even though it was done on a very small budget. We had $690,000 to make that movie. So we only had one SAG actor who actually got paid the regular wage, that was Peter Walker.Was that the balloonist?Yeah, he was the balloonist. And he was a stage actor, so he was perfect, because I wanted something to obviously be a little bit overblown, make your gestures kind of comically big, and he was perfect for it. But we only had enough money to pay him for one day, so we went to Vermont and put him in the balloon basket, and we shot everything in one day. We never actually shot him flying. We shot him hanging in the balloon basket and the balloon basket was hanging from a crane that was out of the picture, and so we could lift him and make him swing past us and all that stuff, and he was terrific.Then we shot the real balloon, which was a helium balloon. We got the helium from the Navy — which would've been very costly, but they donated the helium — and went to West Virginia where the forest was basically uncut and had no power lines going through it so we could duplicate 1780 or whatever the year was with our aerial shooting. And we had a guy named Kurt Snelling, who was probably the best balloonist at that particular moment, and he dressed like Peter in the same costume and piloted the balloon across. And balloons, you can't tell where they're going, they just follow the wind, and so it was a little dangerous, but we got it all done. It was about a week and a half because we had to wait for weather. So we had a lot of weather days and bad rain in West Virginia when we shot that, but we got it all done, and it looks beautiful, and it matches in with Peter pretty well.Just what you've described there, it sounds like a lot: You're going to Maine, you're in West Virginia, you're getting helium from — it sounds like there were a lot of moving parts! Was this the most ambitious thing you had done up until that point?Well, we'd worked on some feature films before, like The Towering Inferno and Jonathan Livingston Seagull, and things like that, which were involved and very complicated. But yeah, it was very much the biggest production that we put together on our own, and it required us to learn how to produce in a big fashion. It was a thrill for us. Essentially, we had about 10 people working on the film in Laguna Beach, and none of them, except for maybe Jim and I, who we'd worked on feature films and complicated shoots with actors and all that, but a lot of our team hadn't. And so it was an adventure. Every day was a thrill.A “you can do it” movie (19:07). . . we were celebrating 200 years of democracy, of individual freedom, of individual inspiration, getting past obstacles, because you can do it — you have that belief that you can do it.There's a version of this podcast where we spend a half hour talking about The Towering Inferno. I just want you to know that it's very hard for me not to derail the conversation into talking about The Towering Inferno. I will not do that, but let me ask you this, the movie is about flight, it's about westward expansion, but that movie, it came out for the bicentennial, we'd gone through a tumultuous, let's say past 10 years: You had Vietnam, there's social unrest, you had Watergate. And the movie really must have just seemed like a breath of fresh air for people.As you put the movie together, and wrote it, and filmed it, did you feel like you were telling a message other than just about our connection with flight? It really seemed to me to be more than that, a movie about aspiration, and curiosity, and so forth.It was, and pretty much all of our films have been that positive spirit, “You can do it” kind of movie. Even our surfing films that we started with 20 years, maybe 10 years before To Fly!, you end up with that spirit of the human's ability to go beyond. And obviously celebrating the bicentennial and the beginning of democracy here in this country and the fact that we were celebrating 200 years of democracy, of individual freedom, of individual inspiration, getting past obstacles, because you can do it — you have that belief that you can do it.Of course, this was right there when everyone had felt, okay, we went to the moon, we did all kinds of great things. We were inventive and a lot of that spirit of invention, and curiosity, and accomplishment came from the fact that we were free as individuals to do it, to take risks. So I think To Fly! had a lot of that as part of it.But the interesting thing, I thought, was I had one meeting with Michael Collins, who was the director of the Air and Space Museum and the astronaut who circled the moon as Neil and Buzz Aldrin were on the moon walking around, and here he is, hoping that these two guys will come back to him so that the three of them can come back to Earth — but they'd never tested the blast-off from the moon's surface, and they didn't know 100 percent that it was going to work, and that was the weirdest feeling.But what Collins told me in my single meeting that I had with him, he said, “Look, I've got a half an hour for you, I'm building a museum, I've got two years to do it.” And I said, “Look, one thing I want to know is how much facts and figures do you want in this movie? We've got a little over a half an hour to do this film. The audience sits down in your theater, what do you want me to do?” And he said, “Give me fun. Give me the IMAX experience. I don't want any facts and figures. I don't want any dates. I don't want any names. I've got plenty of those everywhere else in the museum. People are going to be sick of dates and names. Give me fun, give me adventure.” And I said, “Oh gosh, we know how to do that because we started out making surfing films.” and he goes, “Do that. Make me a surfing film about aviation.” It was probably the best advice, because he said, “And I don't want to see you again for two years. Bring me back a film. I trust you. I've seen your films. Just go out and do it.” And that was probably the best management advice that I've ever received.So you weren't getting notes. I always hear about studios giving filmmakers notes. You did not get notes.The note I got was, “We love it. Put it on the screen now.” What they did do is they gave me 26 subjects. They said, “Here's the things that we think would be really cool in the movie. We know you can't use 26 things because that's like a minute per sequence, so you pick which of those 26 to stick in.” And I said, “What I'm going to do then is make it chronological so people will somewhat understand it, otherwise it's going to be confusing as heck.” And he said, “Great, you pick.” So I picked things that I knew I could do, and Jim, of course, was right there with me all the time.Then we had a wonderful advisor in Francis Thompson who at that time was an older filmmaker from New York who had done a lot of world's fair films, hadn't ever done IMAX, but he'd done triple-screen films and won an Academy Award with a film called To Be Alive! and he advised us. Graeme Ferguson, as I mentioned, advised us, but we selected the different sequences, probably ended up with 12 sequences, each of which we felt that we could handle on our meager budget.It was delightful that Conoco put up the money for the film as a public service. They wanted to be recognized in the bicentennial year, and they expected that the film was going to run for a year, and then of course today it's still running and it's going into its 50th year now. And so it's one of those things that was one of those feel-good moments of my life and feel-good moments for the Air and Space Museum, Michael Collins, for everyone involved.Competing views of technology (25:50)Our film was the feel-good, be proud to be an American and be proud to be a human being, and we're not messing up everything. There's a lot that's going right.When rewatching it, I was reminded of the 1982 film Koyaanisqatsi by Godfrey Reggio, which also had a very famous scene of a 747 looming at the camera. While yours was a joyous scene, I think we're supposed to take away an ominous message about technology in that film. That movie was not a celebration of flight or of technology. Have you wondered why just six years after To Fly!, this other film came out and conveyed a very different message about technology and society.I love Koyaanisqatsi, and in fact, we helped work on that. We did a lot of the aerial shooting for that.I did not know that.And Godfrey Reggio is an acquaintance, a friend. We tried to actually do a movie together for the new millennium, and that would've been pretty wild.Certainly a hypnotic film, no doubt. Fantastic.Yeah. But their thesis was, yeah, technology's gotten beyond us. It's kind of controlled us in some fashions. And with the time-lapse sequences and the basic frenetic aspects of life and war and things like that. And with no narration. That film lets the audience tell the story to themselves, guided by the visuals and the technique. Our film was absolutely a 100 percent positive that the 747 that we had was the number one 747 ever built. Boeing owned it. I don't think they'd started selling them, or they were just starting to use them. Everyone was amazed by the size of this airplane, and we got to bolt our IMAX camera on the bottom of it, and then it was such a thrill to take that big 747.The guy took off from Seattle and the pilot said, “Okay, now where do you want to go?” I said, “Well, I want to find clouds. And he goes, “Well, there's some clouds over next to Illinois. We could go there,” so we go two hours towards Illinois. And I'm in a 737 that they loaned us with the IMAX camera in a brand new window that we stuck in the side of the 737, just absolutely clear as the sheet of glass, just a single pane, and the camera's right up against that piece of plexiglass and with the 40-millimeter lens, which is a 90-degree lens.So I said, “We've got to fly the 737 really close to the 747 and through clouds so that the clouds are wisping through, and so the 747 is disappearing and then appearing and then disappearing and then appear, and we have to do this right at sunset in puffy clouds, these big cumulus clouds.” And so they said, “We can do that, let's go find it!” The two guys who were piloting were both military pilots, so they were used to flying in formation and it was a delight. We shot roll, after roll, after roll and got some of those moments where that 747 comes out into light after being in the white of the cloud are just stunning. So we made the 747 look almost like a miniature plane, except for the shot from underneath where you see the big wheels coming up. So it was a really cool, and I don't know what it cost Boeing to do that, but hundreds of thousands, maybe.Another public service.But they got it back. Obviously it was a heroic moment in the film, and their beautiful plane, which went on to sell many, many copies and was their hero airplane for so many years.Yeah, sure.It was a fun deal. So in comparison to Koyaanisqatsi, our film was the exact opposite. Our film was the feel-good, be proud to be an American and be proud to be a human being, and we're not messing up everything. There's a lot that's going right.I feel like there's a gap in what we get out of Hollywood, what we get out of the media. You don't want just feel-good films. You don't want just celebrations. You want the full range of our lives and of human experience, but I feel like, Koyaanisqatsi is about being out of balance, I think we've gotten out of balance. I just don't see much out there that has the kind of aspirational message with To Fly! I'm not sure what you think. I feel like we could use more of that.Yeah, I'm hopeful that I'm going to be able to make a movie called A Beautiful Life, which is all about the same thing that I was talking about, the freedom that the individual has here in America. I was hopeful to do it for the 250th anniversary, but I'm not going to get it done by that time next year. But I want to do that movie kind of as a musical celebration of almost a “family of man” sort of movie located around the world with various cultures and positive spirit. I'm an optimist, I'm a positive person. That's the joy I get out of life. I suppose that's why Jim and I were perfect to make To Fly! 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durée : 00:58:36 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Les civilisations mésopotamiennes et égyptiennes sont les premières à avoir détourné l'image de sa seule fonction figurative. Qu'ils soient divins ou terrestres, les grands événements sont désormais décrits par l'entremêlement du texte et de l'image, élevée au rang de symbole. - réalisation : Thomas Beau, Laurence Millet - invités : Hélène Bouillon Égyptologue, conservatrice en chef, directrice de la conservation, des expositions et des éditions au Louvre Lens; Ariane Thomas Docteure en archéologie orientale, directrice du département des Antiquités orientales au Musée du Louvre et conservatrice des collections mésopotamiennes

Sail through history with us, from the height of the Spice Trade to the halls of the Louvre, aboard the legendary French frigate La Méduse. Hailed as the quintessential French warship, she saw fierce action during the Napoleonic Wars—yet her story didn't end there. In fact, if fortune favors you, you can still visit a fragment of her today—something cohost Julia was lucky enough to do and recount.This episode dives into a discussion of naval trade from the 16th to 19th centuries, a dollop of Napoleonic history, and the disastrous voyage of a vain captain whose crew paid the price - a classic shipwreck saga. Get ready, it's time to Get Wrecked!Thank you @lilyy_goose for the logo!!

Réécoutez FG mix invite l'hôtel Régina de Paris avec Belle Boutique du lundi 1er septembre 2025 Situé en face du Musée du Louvre et surplombant le jardin des Tuileries, l'hôtel Regina Louvre est à proximité des principaux monuments parisiens : la tour Eiffel, le Palais Garnier, le Grand Palais, le Trocadéro, les Invalides, le Musée d'Orsay… Il se trouve en plein cœur de Paris, dans le quartier de la mode, du shopping et des musées. Les magasins de luxe de la rue St Honoré témoignent de l'esprit de créativité qui souffle tous les jours sur ce quartier de la capitale française. Chaque chambre a été soigneusement rénovée pour retrouver la splendeur du 19e siècle, alliant l'élégance traditionnelle et le confort moderne avec subtilité. Une partie des chambres donne sur une cour fleurie très calme ; l'autre donne sur le jardin des Tuileries et le Louvre. Peu d'hôtels parisiens offrent une vue aussi spectaculaire sur le musée d'Orsay, le musée du Louvre, le dôme des Invalides, la Tour Eiffel ou la verrière du Grand Palais.https://www.regina-hotel.com/Instagram : www.instagram.com/belleboutiqueeditsSoundcloud : @belleboutiqueFacebook : www.facebook.com/BelleBoutique.frYoutube : www.youtube.com/@BELLEBOUTIQUEPARIS

This episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the artist William Kentridge. Born in 1955 in Johannesburg, South Africa - a city where he also now lives and works - William grew up under the pall of Apartheid. This experience deeply informs his practice, which frequently questions the historical record and examines the inequities and absurdities of our world.Working across multiple media, he combines drawing, writing, film, performance, and other collaborative practices to create works of art that are grounded in history, yet maintain a space for contradiction and uncertainty.In one of his now-signature techniques, William photographs his charcoal drawings and paper collages over time, recording scenes as they evolve. Working without a script or storyboard, he plots out each animated film, preserving every addition and erasure. This is visible, for instance, in the series Self Portrait as a Coffee Pot, which William launched on the online streaming service MUBI last year. In this nine-part series, he opens the doors to his Johannesburg studio to lay bare his creative process, reflecting on culture, history, and political memory as he does so.William's genre defying talents have also led him to create operas and theatrical productions since the 1990s. Of his many productions, we've been lucky to see a few, including his 2010 production for the Metropolitan Opera of Shostakovich's The Nose, as well as his 2023 production in Paris of "Waiting for the Sibyl."William's work has been exhibited in museums around the world, including the MoMA in New York, the Albertina in Vienna, the Louvre in Paris, and the Royal Academy of Arts in London, among many others. He is also, of course, in the collections of major museums across the globe. Most recently, here in New York, William presented a solo exhibition at Hauser and Wirth titled, “A Natural History of the Studio.”William is represented by Hauser and Wirth and Goodman Galleryhttps://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/william-kentridge/https://goodman-gallery.com/artists/william-kentridgeFollow us on Instagram for episode updates and exclusive behind the scenes content https://www.instagram.com/artfromtheoutsidepodcastSome artists discussed in this episodeHenri MatisseAlberto GiacomettiJackson PollockJacques Lecoq

Museums are where we put our best stuff. An item might belong in a museum if it's rare, expensive, irreplaceable, or so ordinary and beloved it becomes extraordinary. A self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, a can of SPAM, a Romanian mud hut, a narwhal horn, a discarded red stiletto: They can all be found in a museum somewhere in the world. But exhibitions in museums are more than mere collections of striking items. Museums are vital institutions that take on the tasks of collecting, interpreting, and caring for artifacts so they can be experienced by the general public. The Ancient Greek word mouseion means ‘seat of Muses.' In classical antiquity, a museum was a place for contemplation and philosophical debate. When art moved from the open air, larger-than-life statuary of the Greco-Roman era to more intimate, human-scale paintings and objects, the definition of museum changed, too. It became a place to visit to see art — and anything placed in a museum became art. In this episode, we romp through the delightful hoarding behavior behind Renaissance Wunderkammers, learn about the first museum curator (spoiler: It was a woman!), and celebrate the majesty of the Louvre. Then we recommend books that transported us to museums around the world. Here are the books we recommend on the show: A Little History of Art by Charlotte Mullins A Parisian Cabinet of Curiosities: Deyrolle by Prince Louis Albert de Broglie Cabinets of Curiosities by Patrick Mauriès How to Enjoy Art by Ben Street Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith For more on the books we recommend, plus the other cool stuff we talk about, visit show notes at http://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2022-07-18-museums Do you enjoy our show? Do you want access to awesome bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon! Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entró al Louvre, disfrazado, y se la llevó. Era 1911 y aquel robo la convirtió en la obra de arte más conocida en todo el mundo. Los años que estuvo desaparecida estuvieron llenos de curiosidades. Ven a conocer la historia del robo de la mona Lisa.

durée : 00:23:52 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Mathilde Wagman - L'autoportrait occupe une place majeure dans l'œuvre de Rembrandt. Que tente d'exprimer le peintre à travers ses tableaux, ses représentations de lui-même ? En 1979, l'émission "Œuvres et chefs-d'œuvre en France" propose une analyse comparative de trois autoportraits conservés au musée du Louvre. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé

Send us a textWhat if the laws that govern our societies didn't originate on Earth? The foundations of modern civilization rest upon statutes that date to 1754 B.C. in ancient Babylon. The Code of Hammurabi—possibly the oldest discovered legal decree— bears striking similarities to Biblical passages that would emerge centuries later.Unearthed in Iran 1901 and now housed in the Louvre in Paris, the Code of Hammurabi was inscribed on a basalt stele that depicts the Babylonian god Utu-Shamash bestowing laws upon King Hammurabi—a scene remarkably similar to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. This ancient legal framework contains 282 laws covering everything from trade and marriage to theft and labor practices, establishing the principle of proportional justice we still use today. When compared with Levitical/Talmudic law and its 613 precepts, the structural similarities suggest a possible common origin.The Biblical record itself contains fascinating clues pointing to extraterrestrial involvement. Deuteronomy 32:8-9 describes how El Elyon (the Most High) divided nations among his sons, with Israel assigned to Yahweh—hinting at a pantheon of powerful beings rather than a single deity. Ancient Sumerian texts describe humans as "mixed ones," suggesting our genome contains elements from the Anunnaki, advanced beings who allegedly combined their DNA with primitive hominids. This genetic intervention might explain why humans alone among Earth's species have developed complex legal systems—perhaps we inherited this tendency from our cosmic progenitors.Without laws, our primal nature would likely lead to chaos. As Henry David Thoreau observed, "the savage in man is never quite eradicated." The legal frameworks established by ancient civilizations—whether inspired by gods or aliens—continue to serve as the cornerstone of human progress. "Space Journey" by Geoff HarveyCopyright © 2021 Melody Loops LPFull License Royalty-Free Music https://www.melodyloops.com Support the showVisit our website

A unique mummy in an excellent settingIn this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Belphegor Phantom of the Louvre!Episode suggested by Storybook: Sacred Lore of Witchcraft PodcastWebsite: https://lnk.bio/StorybookPodcastPatreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAssmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press.Dodson, A. (2012). Afterglow of empire: Egypt from the fall of the New Kingdom to the Saite Renaissance. Cairo: American University in Cairo PressIkram, S. (2015). Death and burial in ancient Egypt. American University in Cairo Press.Taylor, J. H. (1989). Egyptian coffins (Vol. 11). Bloomsbury Shire Publications.Taylor, J. H. (2001). Death and the afterlife in ancient Egypt. University of Chicago Press.Teeter, E. (2011). Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt. Cambridge University Press.Warburton, D., & Hornung, E. (2007). The Egyptian Amduat: the book of the hidden chamber. Living Human Heritage Publications.Taylor, J. H. (1989). Egyptian coffins (Vol. 11). Bloomsbury Shire Publications.Warburton, D., & Hornung, E. (2007). The Egyptian Amduat: the book of the hidden chamber. Living Human Heritage Publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Middle East embroiled in endless conflict, Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers, Hiba Qasas and Nimrod Sheffer discuss a different way forward and how to revive the two-state solution. Then, science writer David Wallace-Wells talks to Christiane about the dangers of plastic pollution and the microplastics are in our vital organs. He warns Donald Trump's rollback of climate change regulations will impact our health. Plus, former New York Times Paris bureau chief Elaine Sciolino talks to Christiane about her new book, "Adventures in the Louvre," and takes her behind the scenes of the iconic museum, from its famous glass pyramid to the coveted Mona Lisa. Then a look at Afghanistan under the Taliban, now and the first time they took over in 1996.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dans ce second épisode sur le Louvre, découvrez certaines de ses oeuvres d'art comme la Venus de Milo, la vi et la Joconde.Puis partez sur les traces de deux évènements importants qui se sont déroulés au Louvre:Le vol de la Joconde en 1911.Le sauvetage de 4000 oeuvres d'art du Louvre pendant la seconde guerre mondiale.N'hésitez pas à nous suivre et à nous faire vos remarques sur notre compte instagram @racontemoi.paris.#Podcast Louvre#Musée du Louvre#Joconde Léonard de Vinci#Vénus de Milo#Histoire du Louvre#Art et patrimoine#Histoire pour enfantsAccompagnements musicaux: Lighter shades ©Evert Z, Swans in flight ©Asher Fulero, Fantome ©MrKey, Hopeful Freedom ©Asher Fulero, Skipping ©Iann Post, Premiere ©Adrian Brerenguer, My home is you ©Fjodor, Infinity Cycle ©Spearfisher, Melodie Anasazi ©Anasazi, Hymne au soleil ©Seikilos, Ardie Son ©Wildfires, Romantic Winter Day ©Jan Baars, Infinity Cycle ©SPEARFISHER, Academy ©MrKey Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

August 21, 1911. Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia steals the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This episode originally aired in 2023.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Koalice SPOLU představila svůj volební program. Od ostatních stran původní vládní pětky se téměř neliší. A když vynecháme hodnotové a bezpečnostní otázky, tak vlastně ani od těch opozičních.Program slibuje v zásadě to, co chtějí všichni - prosperitu, bezpečnost, dobré školství a kvalitní zdravotnictví, nové dálnice, dostupné bydlení, digitalizaci nebo méně byrokracie.„Je to hodně obecné, konkrétní opatření tam skoro nejsou. Vím, že se kvůli tomu v rámci koalice dohadovali. Nakonec ale vyhrál přístup, že je lepší radši neslibovat nic moc konkrétního, že je lepší říct pár bodů a vizí, že to tak dělají všude ve světě,“ popisuje v podcastu Václav Dolejší.Koalice vsadila na hodně podobný vizuální styl jako v loňských volbách - opoziční politici tu jsou zobrazeni na červeném podkladu jako hrozba. A slogany varují před návratem vlády estébáků a komunistů a před otočením kormidla směrem na Východ.„V předvolebním videu pak SPOLU burcuje, že nic není ztraceno a podporovatelů je víc, než se může zdát. Chtějí tím říct váhajícím, že vítězství je pořád možné, pokud ovšem přijdou,“ říká Lucie Stuchlíková.Největší prostor dostal při představování programu v pražské kavárně Louvre logicky premiér Petr Fiala z ODS a pak oba lídři menších koaličních stran, TOP 09 a KDU-ČSL. A kromě nich pak už jen ministr dopravy Martin Kupka, který je hlavním garantem programu SPOLU. Zatímco premiér hlavně naléhavě varoval před Andrejem Babišem, na Kupku vyšel úkol vykreslit báječné Česko v roce 2030, pokud bude pokračovat vláda v současné sestavě.„Trochu mi to přišlo, jako když už se v ODS připravují na špatný výsledek a veřejnosti ukazují možného nástupce, pokud by Fiala měl po případném neúspěchu z vedení odstoupit,“ spekuluje Václav Dolejší.Kdo ve SPOLU má rád saunu? Proč voliči na ulici nepoznávají Mariana Jurečku? A jak je možné, že se na akci Motoristů špatně parkuje? Poslechněte si čerstvou epizodu Vlevo dole!----Vlevo dole řeší politické kauzy, boje o vliv i šeptandu z kuloárů Sněmovny. Vychází každou středu v poledne.Podcast pro vás připravují Lucie Stuchlíková (@StuchlikovLucie) a Václav Dolejší (@VacDol), reportéři Seznam Zpráv.Další podcasty, ale taky články, komentáře a videa najdete na zpravodajském serveru Seznam Zprávy. Poslouchejte nás na webu Seznam Zpráv, na Podcasty.cz nebo ve své oblíbené podcastové aplikaci.Své názory, návrhy, otázky, stížnosti nebo pochvaly nám můžete posílat na adresu audio@sz.cz.Sledujte @SeznamZpravy na sociálních sítích: Twitter // Facebook // Instagram.Seznam Zprávy jsou zdrojem původních informací, nezávislé investigace, originální publicistiky.

Travel the museums of the world from America to London to Paris to Berlin to Israel as we search for evidence for the Bible in secular museums! Highlights include the British Museum, the Louvre, the University of Chicago, and even the Cleveland Public Library!

Travel the museums of the world from America to London to Paris to Berlin to Israel as we search for evidence for the Bible in secular museums! Highlights include the British Museum, the Louvre, the University of Chicago, and even the Cleveland Public Library!

Logan and Winston are off again on another exciting adventure! This time, they must prevent an international incident when the famous Mona Lisa painting goes missing from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. On board the legendary Orient Express train, the dogs, with the help of the "Magic Bone," travel through Europe, meeting new animal friends along the way.Don't forget to find this book on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/45LjGzJ

Family Travel to France: Paris, Provence, and a Trip of a Lifetime Thinking about family travel to France? In this episode, host Annie Sargent talks with Lori Belinski about planning — and enjoying — a dream trip for six people, from grandparents to kids. Listen to this episode ad-free They share the highlights of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and hidden gems you might miss. Then they head south to Provence for lavender fields, hilltop villages, and unforgettable markets. Along the way, Lori reveals how they balanced everyone's interests, managed transportation, and found great places to stay. You'll hear tips on traveling with a multi-generational group, making the most of your time in France, and avoiding common travel pitfalls. Whether you're dreaming of Paris cafés or Provencal sunsets, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast so you don't miss future episodes full of travel stories, tips, and cultural insights. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:00] Introduction [00:00:30] Today on the podcast [00:01:01] Podcast supporters [00:02:18] Annie, Lori and James [00:02:45] Family Trip Overview [00:03:03] Olympic Adventures [00:06:20] Exploring the South of France [00:06:32] Fly Fishing Excursion [00:08:53] Driving in France [00:10:46] Driving in France is Easy [00:12:36] Lavender Fields and Local Guides [00:16:12] Monaco Aquarium Visit [00:17:44] Accommodation Experiences [00:20:39] Health Snags [00:21:49] Boat Tour in Nice [00:22:53] Exploring the Wooden Playground [00:23:41] Monaco: The Drink of the Trip [00:24:30] Dog Sled Adventure in Fontainebleau [00:28:42] Journey to Normandy [00:33:28] Navigating Paris with a Group [00:33:40] Trip of a Lifetime on a Budget [00:40:18] Marker [00:42:02] Travel Tips and Reflections [00:42:38] AIRALO, virtual SIM APP [00:43:54] The Podcast and VoiceMap Tours Are a Great Jumping Off Point [00:46:40] Thank you Patrons [00:47:10] Carl's Review [00:48:49] La Rentrée and Forum des Associations [00:51:24] Next Week on the Podcast [00:51:48] Copyright More episodes about family travel in France #FamilyTravelFrance, #ParisWithKids, #ProvenceTravel, #TravelPodcast, #JoinUsInFrance, #ParisTravel, #ProvenceFrance, #TravelTips, #FamilyVacation, #TravelFrance, #PodcastLife, #TravelWithKids, #ExploreFrance, #FrenchCulture, #TravelInspiration, #TravelStories, #PodcastRecommendations, #SlowTravel, #FamilyAdventure, #ParisProvence

Author Elaine Sciolino gives us the history behind the famous women — both artists and subjects — to visit in Paris' grand repository. Then a Romani author shares what it was like growing up in her culture as we trace the lineage and influence of the vibrant Romani people. And the well-traveled Paul Theroux provides aspiring expats a realistic assessment of what it means to leave the US in the rearview mirror. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Stéphane Bern raconte, en ce vendredi, non pas le dernier repas du Christ avec ses apôtres, mais la célébrissime peinture que le génie Léonard de Vinci, aussi imprévisible qu'insaisissable, en a fait : la Cène, l'immense chef-d'œuvre de la Renaissance et l'une des œuvres d'art les plus mythiques – et mystiques – de tous les temps… En quoi la vision de La Cène de Léonard de Vinci est-elle complètement nouvelle ? Comment a-t-il réussi à rendre “vivante” son œuvre ? Comment expliquer qu'autant d'énigmes continuent de l'entourer ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Vincent Delieuvin, conservateur en chef chargé de la peinture italienne du 16ᵉ siècle au Musée du Louvre. Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Eloi Audoin-Rouzeau. Journaliste : Clara Leger.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte, en ce vendredi, non pas le dernier repas du Christ avec ses apôtres, mais la célébrissime peinture que le génie Léonard de Vinci, aussi imprévisible qu'insaisissable, en a fait : la Cène, l'immense chef-d'œuvre de la Renaissance et l'une des œuvres d'art les plus mythiques – et mystiques – de tous les temps… En quoi la vision de La Cène de Léonard de Vinci est-elle complètement nouvelle ? Comment a-t-il réussi à rendre “vivante” son œuvre ? Comment expliquer qu'autant d'énigmes continuent de l'entourer ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Vincent Delieuvin, conservateur en chef chargé de la peinture italienne du 16ᵉ siècle au Musée du Louvre. Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Eloi Audoin-Rouzeau. Journaliste : Clara Leger.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:24:53 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit - En 1963, le Louvre organise une exposition hommage à Paul Signac pour le centenaire de sa naissance. Famille, historiens de l'art et amis artistes se retrouvent pour cette émission de "L'art vivant" où il sera surtout question de son œuvre, de ses influences et de son apport à la peinture. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Germain Bazin; Françoise Cachin Historienne de l'art, conservatrice de musée, petite-fille de Paul Signac

In art history, the pastoral has long offered a vision of nature as sanctuary—Arcadian meadows, idyllic countrysides, and timeless landscapes painted as if untouched by human conflict or change. It is a mode steeped in longing, often idealizing rural life as a place of harmony, simplicity, and beauty. From the verdant backdrops of Renaissance allegories to the sunlit fields of 19th-century landscape painting, the pastoral tradition has provided generations of artists and their audiences a gentle escape from the turbulence of urban and political life. You can still see these scenes in their full, romantic bloom at institutions like the Met in New York or the Louvre in Paris, where they stand as visions of a perfect, almost mythical world. Today, however, a different strain of pastoral is taking root—one that resists the urge to smooth over complexity. My sharp-eyed colleague Katie White has spotted a cohort of contemporary artists who are engaging with pastoral imagery in ways that raise the stakes, bringing the countryside into conversation with the crises and contradictions of the present. She's dubbed this approach the para-pastoral, a genre that does not retreat into a calm and untroubled countryside but instead ventures into ambiguous, layered, and sometimes unsettling terrains. According to Katie, this new approach reframes the landscape not as a static refuge but as a charged space, marked by ecological urgency, political tension, and social change. Rather than romanticizing, the para-pastoral interrogates: Who has access to land? What histories does it conceal? How do rural spaces fit into the global story of climate and capitalism? Katie joins senior editor Kate Brown on the podcast to trace the history of pastoral art and explore the tense, resonant present of the para-pastoral. Together, we'll look at what's fueling the genre's resurgence, the social and environmental urgencies shaping it, and how artists are reimagining the natural landscape—not as a refuge from reality, but as a mirror of it.

Le roi Philippe. Auguste fit construire un premier château fort pour protéger Paris contre les attaques des anglais. Il reste d'ailleurs des fondations de cette forteresse au Louvre.Un siècle plus tard, Charles V transforma le château fort pour en faire une résidence royale. François Ier, Henri II, Henri IV donnèrent au Louvre sa splendeur architecturale et décorative faisant de ce palais un des plus beaux en Europe. Petit à petit des artistes s'y installèrent et leurs oeuvres furent montrées au grand public. Et c'est Louis XV qui le premier eut l'idée de transformer une partie du Palais en musée. Découvrez l'histoire du Louvre en une dizaine de minutes dans ce podcast.#Podcasthistoire #Podcastculture #PodcastParis #Podcastmusée #Podcastpatrimoine #podcastenfant Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Cet été, nous vous proposons de (re)découvrir les épisodes des derniers mois que vous avez le plus appréciés !La créativité est-elle vraiment un talent réservé à quelques-uns ? Et si nous avions la possibilité de la nourrir dès la naissance ?

Fluent Fiction - French: Behind the Louvre's Masterpieces: A Curator's Secret Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le Louvre, un jour d'été, les rayons du soleil traversaient les grandes fenêtres, illuminant les chefs-d'œuvre.En: In the Louvre, on a summer day, the sun's rays passed through the large windows, illuminating the masterpieces.Fr: Julien, un conservateur passionné, marchait dans les galeries.En: Julien, a passionate curator, walked through the galleries.Fr: Il rêvait secrètement d'exposer ses propres esquisses.En: He secretly dreamed of displaying his own sketches.Fr: D'un regard attentif, il surveillait les visiteurs, mais son esprit s'évadait souvent vers ses dessins, cachés dans une petite salle de stockage.En: With a watchful eye, he monitored the visitors, but his mind often drifted towards his drawings, hidden in a small storage room.Fr: Alors qu'il observait la foule devant la Joconde, Julien remarqua un colis inconnu près de l'exposition.En: As he observed the crowd in front of the Mona Lisa, Julien noticed an unfamiliar package near the exhibit.Fr: Son cœur s'accéléra.En: His heart raced.Fr: Était-ce dangereux ?En: Was it dangerous?Fr: Devait-il appeler la sécurité ?En: Should he call security?Fr: Mais si c'était un piège ?En: But what if it was a trap?Fr: S'il l'ouvrait, ses esquisses pourraient être découvertes, son rêve détruit.En: If he opened it, his sketches could be discovered, his dream destroyed.Fr: Julien décida de s'approcher discrètement.En: Julien decided to discreetly approach.Fr: Il examina le colis, son esprit en ébullition.En: He examined the package, his mind racing.Fr: Et s'il s'agissait simplement d'une erreur ?En: What if it was simply an error?Fr: Mais il savait qu'il devait en être sûr pour protéger le musée, tout comme sa passion artistique.En: But he knew he had to be sure to protect the museum, as well as his artistic passion.Fr: Soudain, sa collègue Élodie passa.En: Suddenly, his colleague Élodie passed by.Fr: Elle était curieuse et empathique.En: She was curious and empathetic.Fr: Voyant l'hésitation de Julien, elle demanda ce qui se passait.En: Seeing Julien's hesitation, she asked what was happening.Fr: Julien se confia à elle, partageant son angoisse.En: Julien confided in her, sharing his anxiety.Fr: Ensemble, ils analysèrent la situation.En: Together, they analyzed the situation.Fr: Élodie, compréhensive, proposa de garder un œil sur les visiteurs pendant que Julien inspectait l'objet.En: Élodie, understanding, offered to keep an eye on the visitors while Julien inspected the object.Fr: Avec précaution, Julien ouvrit le colis.En: With caution, Julien opened the package.Fr: À l'intérieur, un simple message : la menace n'était pas réelle, mais un indice vers ses esquisses.En: Inside, a simple message: the threat wasn't real but a clue to his sketches.Fr: Quelqu'un cherchait à révéler son secret, à saboter son travail.En: Someone was trying to reveal his secret, to sabotage his work.Fr: Avec le soutien d'Élodie, Julien trouva le courage d'affronter cette trahison.En: With Élodie's support, Julien found the courage to face this betrayal.Fr: Ils décidèrent de sortir ses dessins de l'ombre et de les présenter aux autres conservateurs.En: They decided to bring his drawings out of the shadows and present them to the other curators.Fr: Élodie l'encouragea, voyant le talent que Julien cachait depuis trop longtemps.En: Élodie encouraged him, seeing the talent Julien had hidden for too long.Fr: Devant le jury du musée, les esquisses de Julien firent sensation.En: Before the museum's jury, Julien's sketches caused a sensation.Fr: Son talent était indéniable et fut reconnu par tous.En: His talent was undeniable and was recognized by all.Fr: La menace dissipée, Julien se sentit libéré.En: With the threat dissipated, Julien felt liberated.Fr: Il n'avait plus à cacher son art.En: He no longer had to hide his art.Fr: Il comprit qu'il pouvait être à la fois conservateur et artiste.En: He realized he could be both a curator and an artist.Fr: Avec Élodie à ses côtés, il embrassa cette nouvelle vie.En: With Élodie by his side, he embraced this new life.Fr: Julien était enfin prêt à partager sa passion avec le monde, dans les couloirs lumineux du Louvre.En: Julien was finally ready to share his passion with the world, in the luminous corridors of the Louvre. Vocabulary Words:the curator: le conservateurthe masterpiece: le chef-d'œuvreto display: exposerthe sketch: l'esquissethe gallery: la galerieto drift: s'évaderto monitor: surveillerthe storage room: la salle de stockageunfamiliar: inconnuthe exhibit: l'expositionto race (heart): s'accélérerthe trap: le piègeto examine: examinerthe error: l'erreurto approach: s'approcherdiscreetly: discrètementthe anxiety: l'angoisseempathetic: empathiqueto confide: se confierthe betrayal: la trahisonto sabotage: saboterthe clue: l'indiceto reveal: révélerto encourage: encouragerundeniable: indéniablethe sensation: la sensationto liberate: libérerto embrace: embrasserthe corridor: le couloirto hide: cacher

Ever stood in front of a famous painting and wondered, “What am I supposed to do here?”In this first episode of my new Wander in Wonder series, I'm diving into how to truly appreciate art — even if you don't consider yourself an expert (I certainly don't!). Inspired by a class I took at Notre Dame on Theology, Art and Beauty and my professor Dr. Sarah Maple (https://sarahelizabethmaple.academia.edu/), I share simple, thoughtful ways to engage with a work of art beyond just snapping a photo and moving on.You'll learn:A powerful question to ask beauty itselfHow to slow down and see a painting (including what to look for)The difference between what the artist intended and what the piece says to youHow to turn a museum visit into a deeper, more meaningful experience — solo or with your kidsMy favorite immersive art experience and why you should try one near youPlus, I'll walk you through how I've put these tips into practice — from the Louvre to my local museum with my 21-year-old son — and how it changed the way we both see art.RELATED:VIDEO: THE LUME Indianapolis at Newfields: Van Gogh Starry Night Immersive Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dq9MF9JL7YEpisode 176 | How I'm Learning Italian Inspired by My Travels

Today author and friend Greg McVeigh (Just 100* Questions: A Collection of Thoughts on Music and Sound) joins  AN OPEN CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS THAT LOVE THE WORLD OF CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT PRODUCTIONSJoin our current events support zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

AN OPEN CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS THAT LOVE THE WORLD OF CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT PRODUCTIONSJoin our current events support zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

El arte y la cultura fueron objetivos directos del régimen nazi. Hitler soñaba con construir un museo colosal y, para llenarlo, hizo saquear la Europa ocupada. Fue esencial el papel de personas como Rose Valland, que espió a los nazis y ayudó a recuperar miles de obras del Louvre, o como los Monuments Men, grupo encargado por los aliados para localizar y rescatar piezas. En este episodio del podcast de ‘Historia y Vida' Isabel Margarit y Ana Echeverría Arístegui nos hablan de aquella “batalla” de la II Guerra Mundial y de casos como el de Han Van Meegeren, el holandés que estafó a Göring con obras falsificadas.

durée : 00:04:47 - Jean Jouberton : chaque jeu vidéo est un musée - Jean Jouberton, 36 ans, a lancé un site consacré aux représentations d'œuvres d'art dans les jeux vidéo. Intitulé "Every Game A Museum", il catalogue les peintures et sculptures qu'il découvre au fur et à mesure de ses pérégrinations dans des univers vidéoludiques. Première diffusion le 18 octobre 2024 Jean Jouberton pianote sur son clavier avant de pointer l'ordinateur : "Voilà. J'ai référencé 326 œuvres de 193 artistes, conservées dans 132 musées. Elles ont été cataloguées dans 34 jeux". À l'écran, le nom s'affiche en grand : Every Game A Museum. Sur ce site, le chercheur indépendant a commencé à cataloguer toutes les représentations d'œuvres d'art, bien réelles, qu'il découvre au fur et à mesure de ses pérégrinations vidéoludiques. "Potentiellement, dans chaque jeu, on peut trouver des œuvres et donc chaque jeu est un musée virtuel", détaille-t-il. "Every Game Museum, c'est un projet de catalogage des œuvres d'art citées dans les jeux vidéo ; je veux dire par là peintures et sculptures essentiellement, mais aussi, mine de rien, dessins, gravures, et même des cartes..." Jean Jouberton prend donc des captures d'écran de chaque jeu qu'il parcourt : "Ça prend beaucoup de temps. Faire un jeu, c'est long, et parfois, je me force un peu quand ce sont des jeux qui ne sont pas le genre de jeux que j'affectionne... mais bon, c'est pour la science !", sourit-il. Un projet né à l'École du Louvre D'abord un compte Twitter, Every Game A Museum a fait sa mue, début septembre, pour devenir un site internet, grâce à l'aide d'un ami développeur de Jean Jouberton. Mais le projet est bien antérieur à ça. Il est né de sa passion de pour les jeux vidéo, présente depuis l'enfance, et de son intérêt pour l'histoire de l'art. "Mon histoire avec le jeu vidéo commence relativement jeune, de manière tout à fait classique : c'est mon père qui m'a initié aux jeux vidéo", se remémore-t-il. "J'ai découvert les jeux en le regardant jouer et moi, après, j'ai un peu pris mon indépendance... J'ai passé beaucoup de temps dans mon adolescence au cybercafé". En débutant son cursus d'histoire de l'art, sur les bancs de l'Ecole du Louvre, l'étudiant ignore encore qu'il va y trouver un lien avec les jeux vidéo : "La généalogie du projet, je dirais que ça remonte au moment où j'étais en cursus d'histoire de l'art durant mes études, et que je jouais à Tomb Raider Anniversary.  Et dedans, j'ai découvert des citations d'œuvres... J'ai notamment été frappé de trouver une stèle égyptienne, la stèle de Séthi Ier, qui est conservée au musée du Louvre et que je connaissais pour l'avoir étudiée en cours et pour l'avoir vue au musée. Ça a vraiment été l'élément déclencheur, de me dire "tiens, il peut y avoir des œuvres d'art dans des jeux"." Avant même de lancer Every Game A Museum, Jean Jouberton a d'ailleurs été vidéaste, et a créé la chaîne Youtube, "Homo Ludens", dont le nom est une référence à l'ouvrage Homo ludens : Essai sur la fonction sociale du jeu, de l'historien Johan Huizinga. Sa première vidéo, parue en 2018, est ainsi intitulée "Peinture et jeux vidéo". La symbolique des œuvres d'art Il faut dire que, des Danseuses Ukrainiennes d'Edgar Degas dans le jeu Splinter Cell à Les Forces du Mal de Gustav Klimt dans The Last Express, les représentations de peintures ne manquent pas dans ces univers virtuels. Pour Jean Jouberton, le déclic s'est cependant fait lors d'une partie du jeu vidéo The Walking Dead : "c'est là que je me suis vraiment dit que la peinture peut avoir une signification, une portée à l'intérieur d'un univers de jeu dans un récit vidéoludique". Ce jeu narratif en plusieurs épisodes place le joueur dans un monde apocalyptique en pleine invasion zombie : "un petit groupe de survivants dont notre héros fait partie est hébergé par une famille qui ont l'air très accueillants au premier abord... et qui en fait se révèlent être cannibales", décrit Jean Jouberton. "Dans la pièce adjacente on découvre un de nos compagnons, qui s'est fait couper les jambe

C'est les vacances !! Et pour fêter ça, on a décidé de faire nos valises et partir en road trip entre potos pour explorer les réseaux sociaux dans les autres pays du globe ! T'es chaud de nous suivre ? Aller viens, on part aux Émirats arabes unis ! Embarquez pour un road trip express direction les Émirats Arabes Unis (EAU), un véritable laboratoire numérique mondial. Cet épisode vous plonge au cœur des tendances numériques de cette région fascinante, notamment à Dubaï et Abu Dhabi.Ce que vous allez apprendre :• Une Pénétration Digitale Record : Les Émirats affichent un taux de pénétration des réseaux sociaux de 115 % en 2024, avec plus de 11,3 millions de comptes sociaux, dépassant le nombre d'habitants. Découvrez l'incroyable intensité d'usage : les Émiriens passent en moyenne 8h par jour en ligne, dont 2h58 sur les réseaux sociaux.• L'Écosystème Social Média : Comprenez pourquoi WhatsApp est la première plateforme avec 85 % de pénétration, essentielle pour 90 % de la population composée d'expatriés. Explorez la montée en puissance d'Instagram, devenu une plaque tournante pour le luxe et le lifestyle, et l'explosion de TikTok chez les jeunes et adultes grâce à sa créativité et viralité.• Dubaï, le Refuge des Influenceurs : Découvrez pourquoi Dubaï est le cadre idéal pour les influenceurs expatriés, notamment européens et français. Nous détaillons les avantages : un cadre fiscal à 0 % d'impôt sur le revenu, une simplification de création d'entreprises, des visas gold, une sécurité renforcée et des lieux hautement photogéniques.• Le Soft Power Émirien et la Régulation : Explorez comment les autorités émiriennes utilisent les influenceurs comme des "ambassadeurs de la marque Dubaï" via une stratégie de soft power sophistiquée. Apprenez-en plus sur la licence d'État obligatoire pour les influenceurs, l'Académie d'influenceurs et des événements majeurs comme le "One Billion Followers Summit".• Le Tourisme et le Luxe : Comprenez comment Dubaï s'est imposée comme une destination touristique majeure, transformant chaque visiteur en créateur de contenu. Nous abordons l'explosion du marché du luxe (passé de 10,4 à 15,9 milliards de dollars entre 2018 et 2024) et la forte présence de lieux emblématiques comme le Burj Al Arab ou le Louvre d'Abu Dhabi qui stimulent la création de contenu....• Les Règles du Jeu : Attention, les Émirats sont un émirat ! Découvrez les limites de la liberté d'expression : les créateurs doivent rester consensuels, éviter l'appropriation culturelle (interdiction d'utiliser les tenues traditionnelles ou le dialecte local dans les contenus) et sont surveillés par le Conseil national des médias. L'affaire Hamdan Alrind est citée comme exemple de "l'abus d'internet" et "propagande nuisant à l'intérêt public".• Le Phénomène Dubaï Chocolate : Ne manquez pas le buzz mondial autour du Dubaï Chocolate, une tendance food virale sur TikTok avec plus de 90 millions de vues, ayant même influencé le cours de la pistache turque.Plongez dans les tendances et les secrets de cette puissance digitale unique. Écoutez cet épisode pour comprendre comment les Émirats arabes unis sont devenus un acteur incontournable du paysage numérique mondial ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Coldplay affair has united every corner of the internet. But there's more to the story then meets the eye with strangers profiting, fake statements, and AI generated content. Mia's feeling conflicted to say the least, and she needs to talk about it. And newsflash: Holly's back from her European Grand Tour—and just in the nick of time. An exclusive look at Gwyneth Paltrow: The Biography has dropped with strange details about her early life and career that our Gwyneth correspondent is desperate to fill us in on. Plus, main character energy is ruining our public spaces. People are pooing in public pools and Jessie is demanding more information about it while Holly reports on her firsthand experience with over-tourism in 2025—and how this might all be our new norm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Salt Path Scandal That Blew Up Listen: The Lies That We're Allowed To Tell Listen: The Missing Minute & The Missing Body Listen: What Is Going On With Justin Bieber? Listen: Microefficiencies & The Politics Of A Mean Group Chat Listen: Should Your Family Divorce Your Ex Too? Listen: The Sex Chat No Woman Wants To Have Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow's brutal friendship break-up is the stuff of Hollywood legend. The truth about Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow's breakup is out. It was the 'affair' tens of millions of us watched. Now there's been an update. 'Like the woman we’re thinking about after the "affair" video, I was the wife who was left behind.' 'As a travel writer, this is how you can see Europe on a budget.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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durée : 01:03:41 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Antoine Dhulster - Dans ce seizième volet d'une série des "Après-midi de France Culture" sur les grandes civilisations, l'archéologue Pierre Amiet, conservateur en chef du département des antiquités orientales du musée du Louvre, détaille les origines de la civilisation mésopotamienne. Une émission de janvier 1980. - réalisation : Antoine Larcher

Tu veux que je te raconte l'histoire du Louvre en Playmobil? Alors attrape ta brosse à dents, ton dentifrice, et c'est parti!

C dans l'air du 12 juillet 2025 : Tourisme : pourquoi la France décroche ?La France n'est plus le leader mondial du tourisme ». C'est en ces termes qu'Alliance France Tourisme déplore la quatrième place de l'Hexagone dans le classement des destinations générant le plus de dépenses. Avec 71 milliards d'euros de recettes l'an dernier, la France se place dorénavant loin derrière les 126 milliards de l'Espagne... qui a pourtant eu moins de visiteurs.Car avec cent millions de touristes en 2024, notre pays reste bien la destination la plus prisée au monde. Mais les visiteurs ne restent pas longtemps, et donc dépensent moins. La France est considérée comme un « pays étape » pour bon nombre de touristes, beaucoup n'y passant meême qu'une seule nuit. Alliance France Tourisme souligne donc qu'il est temps de rénover le parc hôtelier, que ce soit dans le tourisme de luxe, ou dans l'offre low-cost, trop peu qualitative.Certains coins de France subissent en tout cas un sur-tourisme qui pose problème. C'est le cas dans les Calanques de Marseille ou à Étretat, où la fameuse aiguille peinte par Monnet est chaque jour photographiée par des centaines de touristes, et encore plus depuis que la série Lupin y a été tournée. Avec les réseaux sociaux, l'afflux de photographes amateurs au bord des falaises constitue même un danger. Avec l'érosion, les éboulements sont plus fréquents. Plusieurs personnes sont décédées ces dernières années.Pendant ce temps, le Louvre attend sa rénovation promise par Emmanuel Macron. Une deuxième entrée devrait être aménagée, et La Joconde devrait avoir sa propre salle. Mais dans ces temps budgétaires incertains, trouver un milliard pour ce projet n'est pas simple. Stéphane Bern appelle toutefois à ne pas trop couper dans le budget du patrimoine, rappelant que c'est lui, en partie, qui amène à la France ses visiteurs.Alors, comment l'Hexagone peut-il s'améliorer sur le tourisme ? Comment réguler les sites sur-fréquentés ? La rénovation du Louvre annoncée par Macron est-elle trop ambitieuse ?LES EXPERTS :Didier ARINO - Directeur général du cabinet d'études Protourisme Leslie RIVAL - Secrétaire générale de d'Alliance France Tourisme Sandra HOIBIAN - Directrice générale du CRÉDOCFrédéric DENHEZ – Journaliste, spécialiste des questions environnementales à Marianne

How one man's fruity side hustle became a cash cow There are many ways to look at the Louvre but writer Elaine Sciolino invites us to view the largest museum in the world through the lens of food  Journalist Lisa Held documents the power and influence of the pesticide industry Since stress for farmers is deeply intertwined with the land, social worker Kaila Anderson developed a tool to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among farmers Omar Vaid didn't set out to be one of Southern California's most prolific mango dealers — he had greatness thrust upon him At SoCal farmers markets, no one has better or more interesting melons than Alex Weiser Sign up for our weekly Good Food newsletter!

There are many ways to look at the Louvre but writer Elaine Sciolino invites us to view the largest museum in the world through the lens of food. Journalist Lisa Held documents the power and influence of the pesticide industry. Since stress for farmers is deeply intertwined with the land, social worker Kaila Anderson developed a tool to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among farmers. Omar Vaid didn't set out to be one of Southern California's most prolific mango dealers — he had greatness thrust upon him. At SoCal farmers markets, no one has better or more interesting melons than Alex Weiser.

Cet été, retrouvez le meilleur d'Au cœur de l'Histoire, avec Virginie Girod ! Le Radeau de la Méduse, c'est un tableau iconique du XIXᵉ siècle qu'on peut aujourd'hui admirer au musée du Louvre. Pour peindre ce sujet, le peintre Théodore Géricault s'est inspiré… d'un fait divers ! Une tragédie maritime qu'il aurait découverte dans la presse, celle du naufrage de la frégate "La Méduse" au large de l'actuelle Mauritanie, en 1816.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

***PLEASE LISTEN TO THE END***In this special episode of the podcast we here a personal update from our guest today Ericka Verba on the ongoing establishment of Trumpist fascism in LA, his use of ICE and the climate of fear.Join us as we welcome Ericka Verba, Director and Professor of Latin American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, to delve into her landmark biography Thanks to Life: A Biography of Violeta Parra. Drawing on decades of scholarship, personal encounters, and the cultural currents of the Cold War, Verba brings to light the life, art, and enduring legacy of Chile's most revolutionary folk icon.In this episode, we explore:A Life in Song and Vision How Parra's self-taught artistry—from her seminal “Gracias a la vida” to her pioneering visual exhibitions at the Louvre—reshaped Latin American culture and protest music.Roots of Radicalism Verba's own political awakening through early friendships with Chilean musicians, and how her firsthand experience performing Parra's repertoire informs her deep archival research.The Cultural Cold War The role of folk music in social movements on both sides of the Iron Curtain, and how Parra navigated—and challenged—the geopolitical battles of the 1950s and '60s.Gender, Class, and Creativity An examination of the gendered and classed dynamics that shaped Parra's career—and the broader struggles of women artists in twentieth-century Latin America.Unearthed Discoveries The grants, fieldwork, and archival excavations (from NEH to Fulbright to local cultural affairs) that helped Verba uncover new facets of Parra's story—including never-before-published letters and performance documents.Legacy and Influence How Parra's work inspired generations—from the Nueva Canción movement to contemporary artists like Mercedes Sosa and Joan Baez—and what her message of “life and gratitude” means today.Whether you're passionate about musical history, Latin American studies, or the intersections of art and politics, this conversation with Ericka Verba illuminates the remarkable life of a woman whose songs became the soundtrack of resistance. Tune in for a richly textured journey through archives, concert halls, and the heart of cultural revolution.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris, ce n'est pas seulement la Tour Eiffel, le Louvre ou l'Arc de Triomphe…Dans cet épisode, je vous emmène découvrir 9 points d'intérêts surprenants de Paris que les touristes visitent moins, mais que vous allez adorer et qui vous feront voir Paris autrement.

The primary goal of Israeli and American attacks on Iran was to remove the country's "existential" nuclear threat. But what if the attacks have the opposite effect, motivating the Iran to pull of the non-proliferation treaty and resume their nuclear program covertly? In parliament, Iranian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to suspend cooperation with the IAEA. This means that Iran would halt inspections, reporting and oversight activities. Iran always insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. For some perspective, we bring you Christiane's 1995 report on her visit to Iran's earliest nuclear power plant in Bushehr.   Also on today's show: Gary Samore, former White House Coordinator for Arms Control; Elaine Sciolino, author of "Adventures in the Louvre"; Mark Henson, Dir. of Federal Advocacy and Government Affairs, The Trevor Project  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Daytime Crisp Session IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Palm Springs and looks forward to the July 4th holiday week.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (17:21): Kathleen shares news announcing Dolly Parton's limited residency in Vegas, Mattress Mack walks out with Morgan Wallen at Wallen's Houston show,    TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Lowcountry Mustard BBQ Kettle Chips and Ritz Hot Honey crackers.    UPDATES (28:22): Kathleen shares updates on Black Sabbath's final concert being live streamed from Birmingham UK, Lori Daybell is convicted on more murder charges, climate activists splash paint on a Picasso in Montreal to protest Canadian wildfires, Mobland is renewed for another season,    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:53): Kathleen reveals that Canadian lynx kittens have been found in Northern Washington for the first time in 40 years.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:07) : Kathleen shares articles on Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice showing that he's a cat dad, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a 400% raise, a study says daytime naps slow brain aging by up to 6.5 years, a hotel in China uses red pandas to wake up guests, the NFL now has 12 female owners, Pablo Escobar's jet is now an Airbnb, FedEx founder Fred Smith rescued the company playing blackjack, Shakira cancels her San Antonio concert, 10 restaurant chains have the happiest workers, there's a massive problem with Bluesky, and LSU crushes Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge competition at the College World Series.    STUPID TOURIST STORIES (45:19): Kathleen reads about the Louvre revealing that they are implementing new additional fees to see the Mona Lisa due to overtourism.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:09:08): Kathleen reads about Saint Padre Pio.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (25:58): Kathleen recommends “Trainwreck: The Mayor of Mayhem” on Netflix.  FEEL GOOD STORY (1:03:27): Kathleen reads about a cat surviving a 3-week trip from China to Minnesota in a shipping container. 

This week on the podcast, it's The Earful's two interns Thomas Farnham and Genevieve Victoria Gorain. And it's time to hear how they went with their bucket lists after their two-month internship is over.  Here's the post with all ten ideas they mentioned in the episode.  Also mentioned in this episode: The Earful Everywhere podcast (currently in Italy): https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/its-here-the-official-launch-of-the Our walking tours of Paris: http://www.theearfultower.com/tours Music by Pres Maxson. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter 

Exploring Paris and Strasbourg: Notre-Dame Highlights and Winter Traditions — Have you ever wondered what it's like to visit France in the winter? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, host Annie Sargent chats with Kim Cox, a listener from Minnesota, about her December adventures in Paris and Strasbourg. Get the podcast ad-free They talk about how to enjoy Paris museums like the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie when the weather is chilly and the days are short. Kim shares what you can currently see at Notre-Dame de Paris, including the ongoing restoration and the excellent archaeological crypt right in front of the cathedral. Then it's on to Strasbourg, where Kim timed her visit perfectly to enjoy the Strasbourg Christmas markets, known as some of the best in Europe. She offers tips for navigating the festive crowds, finding the best vin chaud, and learning about Alsatian culture at the local museum. If you're curious about winter travel in France, exploring Paris and Strasbourg in December might be just what you're looking for. It's a great time for museum visits, festive lights, and warm comfort food. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast for weekly episodes about French destinations, history, culture, and practical travel tips. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:16] Introduction and Welcome [00:00:30] Today on the podcast [00:00:57] Podcast supporters [00:01:30] The Magazine segment [00:02:18] Notre Dame Museums and Winter Magic with Kim Cox [00:02:45] Notre Dame Reopening Experience [00:10:27] Exploring Strasbourg's Christmas Markets [00:14:46] Living Like a Local in Paris [00:16:33] Picard, Frozen Foods [00:20:35] Cafe Culture in Winter [00:22:25] Museums and Historical Insights [00:25:20] VoiceMap Guided Walk in Strasbourg [00:26:48] Visiting the Carnavalet Museum [00:29:10] Dining and Reservations in Paris [00:32:20] Experiencing the Pantheon [00:34:44] Christmas Festivities in Paris [00:35:48] Late Night at the Louvre [00:38:19] Winter Travel Tips for Paris [00:41:38] Final Thoughts and Future Plans [00:43:33] Thank you Patrons [00:44:42] VoiceMap Reviews [00:46:42] Solar Energy Project in Paris [00:48:33] 6 Weeks away from the desk [00:52:15] Next Week on the Podcast [00:52:59] Copyright More Episodes About Paris and Strasbourg

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lager For The Lakes American Lager from Bell's Brewing in Kalamazoo, MI. She reviews her weekend with family in Missouri, playing with her sister's dog and grilling for her brother-in-law on Father's Day.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (18:13): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly's new Nashville hotel will open Spring 2026, Post Malone & Jelly Roll cause a giant traffic jam in Southern Missouri, Stevie Nicks releases new Fall concert dates, and Cher's son Eligah is hospitalized again.    TASTING MENU (2:33): Kathleen samples Lesser Evil Organic Cheddar Popcorn, Lay's Wavy Magic Masala chips, Hidden Valley Jalapeno Ranch dressing, and Weber Grilling Fireball whiskey flavored seasoning.    UPDATES (23:44): Kathleen shares updates on Baby Reindeer's Fiona Harvey, the Florida Panthers win the 2025 Stanley Cup, the first Millennial saint gets his canonization date, Brooke Shields' podcast interview criticizing Meghan Markle quietly disappears, a Kentucky man is arrested for releasing a raccoon in a bar, and the 2025 NBA Finals ratings are the lowest in 27 years.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (42:43): Kathleen reveals that Oklahoma is now producing Mountain Lions, and Captain James Cook's lost ship “The Endeavor” has been found in a Rhode Island harbor.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (57:13) : Kathleen shares articles on the Louvre staff shutting the museum to protest overuse, the Bonnaroo Music Festival is cancelled due to extreme weather, Anderson Cooper's CNN contract is up for renewal, the 10,000-step exercise concept is derived from “Japanese Walking,” Red Lobster unveils a new menu, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies aged 82, Country Music just got a Grammy update, Atlanta could get another NHL team, and the best fast food French fries are revealed.   STUPID TOURIST STORIES (46:25): Kathleen reads about a New Jersey tourist who is gored by a bison in Yellowstone, and a tourist crushes a priceless Van Gogh chair while taking a photo.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:19:22): Kathleen reads about Saint Fiacre.     WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (37:13): Kathleen recommends skipping “The Mortician” on Max, and “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” on Netflix.   

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