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Art of History

Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok's favorite royal commentator.

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Joséphine: More than a Queen

Joséphine: More than a Queen

It may have been easy for Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) to scoff at the “extraordinary destiny” once promised to ... Read more

30 Nov 2023

1hr

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Art History Horror Story: The Nightmare

Art History Horror Story: The Nightmare

Swiss painter Henry Fuseli (1741-1825) was the man behind one of art history’s most famous spooky paintings: ‘The Nightm... Read more

31 Oct 2023

1hr 18mins

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Cities of Women: Christine de Pizan with Dr. Kathleen B. Jones

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Art Bite: Thomas Cromwell's Book of Hours

Art Bite: Thomas Cromwell's Book of Hours

When historians first made the link between a book of hours at Trinity College, Cambridge and two others belonging to Ca... Read more

27 Jul 2023

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Art Bite: Anne of Cleves' House

Art Bite: Anne of Cleves' House

Divorced, beheaded, died... divorced... A house connected to Anne of Cleves (1515-1557), Henry VIII's fourth wife, is cu... Read more

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Just Another American Fable: Grant Wood

Just Another American Fable: Grant Wood

Grant Wood (1891-1942) is probably best known for his double portrait depicting a man and woman on a farmstead - that ic... Read more

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Art Bite: A New Portrait of Henry VIII's Final Queen

Art Bite: A New Portrait of Henry VIII's Final Queen

I’m so excited to be bringing you the first of a NEW offering on the Art of History podcast! 🎉  These “Art Bites,” as I... Read more

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Silence is So Accurate: Mark Rothko & Abstract Expressionism

Silence is So Accurate: Mark Rothko & Abstract Expressionism

Mark Rothko (1903-1970) was at the forefront of a generation of American artists who revolutionized the scene, right dow... Read more

25 May 2023

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Romantic Getaway: Gèricault's Raft of the Medusa

Romantic Getaway: Gèricault's Raft of the Medusa

Despite his short life, French painter Thèodore Gèricault (1791-1824) is remembered of one of the giants of art history.... Read more

27 Apr 2023

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