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The emperor Napolean Bonaparte, the artist Caravaggio, the writer Oscar Wilde, the Roman Empire, the lawman Wyatt Earp, the French revolutionary leader Robespierre, the Watergate scandal…..outrageous individuals and events that have significantly influenced history. You’ll find it hard to believe some of the preposterous, scandalous and excessive behaviors which permeate history. Join journalist Ernest Granson as he interviews historians around the world, delving into some of history’s most ...
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Life doesn't have a script. At least, it doesn't have to. Hosts Katy Sewall and Tiffany Parks explore the challenges and joys of moving abroad and moving home. Whether you’re living overseas, or not — or not yet — join us weekly for unadulterated conversation. Get to know Rome. Laugh at our embarrassments and insights. Most of all, imagine the possibilities for your own life (and meet some famous authors along the way).
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John Eliot Gardiner, Founder and Artistic Director of the Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras, presents eight podcasts that explore Monteverdi’s role at the centre of seismic shifts and tumultuous advances in all the arts and sciences during the early 1600s, spearheaded by his contemporaries - Galileo, Kepler, Bacon, Shakespeare, Caravaggio and Rubens. With the help of specially recorded musical illustrations and a handpicked team of experts, Gardiner guides listeners through an in-depth investiga ...
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The Canon Club is a show about the Western canon: the great cultural inheritance we're handed, across music, art, and literature. It was born of a blog by Ed West, in which he pined for a return to the schools of art and literary appreciation that were so famous in pre-WWI Vienna. An era when people took seriously their commitment to appreciating the art that had come before them: from Beowulf to The Divine Comedy, from Goya to Beethoven, from Brahms to Ibsen. This podcast is that latter-day ...
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websynradio : a radio program hosted by Dominique Balaÿ. WebSYNradio is an independent radio program whose broadcast is streamed 24/7. WebSYNradio brings together propositions from artists or intellectuals that are for the most part well-established on the international scene.http://synradio.fr/ Parmi les artistes participants : 0 (Joël Merah, Stéphane Garin, Sylvain Chauveau), Adam Nankervis, Alan Dunn, Alfredo Costa Monteiro, Amanda Belantara, Anna O et Alain Descarmes, Anna Raimondo, Anne ...
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In our bi-weekly podcast we take a light-hearted look at the story behind an event on this week in true crime history. You can see trailers for forthcoming episodes on our YouTube page. Best Startup: 20 Best UK crime podcasts 2021. Feedspot: Top 15 Crime History Podcasts 2022. Created, edited and produced by Mark Duqueno. Art by Rue Turner. Photography by Jed Leicester. Music by Fesliyan studios www.fesliyanstudios.com www.truecrimediary.co.uk
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Ledger is a podcast about the craft of writing, from novels to non-fiction to computer code! Stories are an essential part of life. We need them so we seek them out in every way possible. Ledger features interviews with writers across formats and genres to focus on the craft itself, the thoughts and actions that led to stories being written. How do writers deliver the words from their heads and out into the world for others to find? Give the show a listen!
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Find out what makes great, arts-inspired fiction in a variety of genres, from mysteries to crime novels, historical fiction, thrillers, contemporary fiction, and more. Art In Fiction founder and author Carol M. Cram chats with some of the top novelists featured on Art In Fiction, a curated online database of books inspired by the arts. Discover your next great read and get valuable advice on what it takes to be a successful writer.
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France is a hub of culture, and of all kinds of art. Whether in Paris or beyond, Culture in France, relays the latest performance events.
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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Coronavirus Hits: Italy Locks Down, Part 1
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Do you remember what life was like during the first days and weeks of lockdown following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, almost exactly 5 years ago? This month, we'll be airing four episodes from our archives, one every Friday, during that momentous, uncertain, and historic time. In this episode, which originally aired on March 16th 2020, It…
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Programme inédit de lectures à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de la catastrophe de Fukushima : cette année, SYNradio s'associe au projet Fukushima Open Sounds en rendant hommage aux Éditions de Fukushima qui autour de la bonne volonté de quelques militants travaillent à garder un focus sur cette catastrophe toujours en cours.Les premiers lecteurs: Ka…
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Bittersweet Moment #219: Beyond the Mouth of Truth: Exploring Santa Maria in Cosmedin
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Everybody who visits Rome knows about the Mouth of Truth—and many of them line up for up to an hour (or more!) to stick their hand in its mouth and snap an iconic photo. But what most visitors fail to do is to take the time to visit the incredible church that lies just beyond this monument of dubious importance, Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Today, Tiff…
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The Most Important and Revealing Question a Writer Can Ask
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"Am I a writer?" is NOT the question, but it's absolutely related to the most important and revealing question a writer can ask themselves. Today on Ledger I talk about how I've struggled with defining myself as a writer in the past and the way I get past that weird mental battle. This is the first of my non-interview episodes for the new phase of …
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In the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence - a quest for understanding in the Middle East
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The bitter and destructive struggle in the Levant has a lengthy, complex and grievous history. No doubt the region has experienced its share of territorial bloodshed from ancient times. However, much of the conflict and hostility which has plagued it over the last century or so can be traced to the pacts made between European powers during and afte…
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Just over 12 years ago, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis in the conclave of 2013. And Tiffany was in St. Peter's Square when it happened. She saw the white smoke pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, she heard those famous words "Habemus Papam!" and she, along with the other thousands of people that had by that time gathered i…
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In this episode we discuss the theft of Charlie Chaplin's body from his grave, the disposal of Rue's body, Shakespeare's skull, geo-locating and potato-heads.By truecrimediary
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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Science Behind Language Learning (with Lisa Wilcox)
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On this eye-opening interview with special guest Lisa Wilcox, taken from our archives, we explore the science of language learning through linguistics and speech pathology. Sound boring? Turns out, it is actually really funny. And you might just discover a new angle from which to tackle your language-learning goals. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast …
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Stupid Scars and Cool Diseases
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On this bonus episode, available exclusively to our Patreon supporters, random questions like "What is your dumbest scar?" are answered by us with a great amount of laughter. This small excerpt is in our regular feed, but if you want to hear the entire episode, become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting us on Patreon! For as little…
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T.E. Lawrence: the archeologist turned desert warrior
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Many of our images of the First World War emanated from the trenches at the European front lines. But the war was not limited to those deplorable conditions. In the Mideast, another conflict seethed as the Central Powers of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire along with the Allied Powers of the British Empire, France, Russia, …
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What happens when you get sick in Italy? How much does medical care cost? As an expat, how does the Italian medical system differ from that of the United States? Is Italian healthcare really as disorganized as it can sometimes seem? And is European socialized medicine really as wonderful and stress-free as it might seem from across the pond? Also: …
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Ledger's Fun Future with New Interviews and Audio Fiction
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Ledger is changing! The craft of writing has so much that goes into it, so many people who help writers produce, finish, and publish their work, so instead of only interviewing writers, Ledger will also begin featuring chats with everyone from Beta readers to editors, to publicists and publishers! Along with those new interviews there will be short…
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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Unexpected Trauma of Moving, Part 2
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Katy moved to Rome once. Does that mean she'd be brave enough to do it again? Are you brave enough to move to a brand new city? What about a brand-new country? Katy and Tiffany use a listener email to kick off this episode from our archives. If you like this topic, don't miss Part 1 of this episode! ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the a…
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Bittersweet Moment #218: The Tempietto of Bramante
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On this Bittersweet Moment, taken from our archives, Tiffany and Aurelio chat about their recent visit to one of Rome’s most secret and best-hidden gems: the Tempietto of Bramante. Find out what makes this minuscule “temple” so utterly sublime, which ancient temple it was inspired by, and which domes around the world have been inspired by it. Aurel…
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Episode 572: A Crazy Student Falls in Love with Italian (with Melissa Muldoon)
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Have you ever lost your mind over a foreign language? This week's guest, Melissa Muldoon, did just that over 15 years ago, when she dove head first into studying the Italian language. She was so crazy about Italian in fact, that she dubbed herself the "Studentessa Matta" (crazy student) and started blogging about her Italian-learning journey... in …
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John George Haigh: The Acid Bath Murderer
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In this episode we discuss the Acid Bath Murderer, 1950s house prices, penny arcades, pointless pandas and Madame Tussauds.By truecrimediary
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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Unexpected Trauma of Moving, Part 1
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In this episode from our archives, Tiffany and Katy both say goodbye to their old lives: Tiffany moves out of her Trastevere apartment and braves the Roman outskirts for the first time in over a decade as an expat, and Katy's beloved Seattle home is torn down. On this surprisingly vulnerable episode, we explore life, loss, and the pain and annoyanc…
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Aurelio Answers Your Questions
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On this bonus episode, released exclusively for our Patreon supporters, we're joined by Tiffany's son, 9-year-old Aurelio—our redheaded mascot and "third co-host" who answers our Patreon supporters' burning questions! Find out where he'd rather live, the US or Italy, which language he prefers to speak, and what it's like, as an American, having to …
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Episode 571: Why Women Love Italy (with Susan Van Allen)
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Author and Italy travel expert Susan Van Allen joins us today to talk about what she loves about Italy and why she believes the bel paese has particular appeal to women. In addition to being author of the book, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, Van Allen also leads women-only tours of Italy, and shares her insights on the feminine allure I…
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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] How Traveling Makes You Rude
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Have you ever walked into someone’s house in Japan with your shoes on and had a room full of people laugh at you? (Katy has.) Have you ever traipsed into a room in an Italian home that has been freshly mopped and been given the evil eye by the lady of the house? (Tiffany has.) Part of living in a foreign culture is learning (often the hard way) tha…
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Bittersweet Moment #217: The Owl House of Villa Torlonia
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On this mini-episode from our archives, Tiffany (and a 4-year-old Aurelio!) will fill you in on one of Rome's most delightful hidden gems: the Owl House! Swiss cabin meets medieval hamlet meets art nouveau glass? As crazy as it sounds, this unlikely mash-up is not an abomination, but rather one of the most charming, yet little visited, museums in R…
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Don Quixote's Fictional Muse Comes to Life in Dulcinea by Ana Veciana-Suarez
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Join me as I chat with Ana Veciana-Suarez, author of Dulcinea listed in the Literature category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BKX2HsA43_c Overview of the story of Dulcinea as being about a wealthy Barcelona woman called Dolça who is cast as the fictional muse of Miguel Cervantes Use of the dual-timeline narrative in…
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Podcast de l'émission de Anne Gillot sur RTS Musique d'Avenir du 26 janvier 2025 : MEANWHILE IN FUKUSHIMA. Anne Gillot invite le projet Fukushima Open sounds dans son émission Musique d’avenir diffusée tous les dimanche soir sur RTS (Radio Television suisse). En écoute les pièces de Ludovic Bernhardt / Ilhan Blanco, Joachim Montessuis, Bérangère Ma…
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Episode 570: An Irish-American Story (with Edward Burns)
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Today Katy interviews actor, filmmaker, and author Edward Burns about his debut novel A Kid from Marlboro Road on the stage of Town Hall Seattle. Tune in for a conversation about storytelling, memory, and the transition from screen to page. Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Edward Burns steps into the world of fiction with his debut novel, A Kid from M…
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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Repurposing of Rome
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This week, we hit the streets of Rome with our recording equipment to search for ancient ruined artifacts or “spoglie” hidden in plain sight. Rome has been inhabited without interruption for over three thousand of years. A past like that cannot but leave its mark on a city. And if you keep your eyes open, the vestiges of Rome’s ancient past can be …
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Dmitri Shostakovich is considered one of the great composers of the 20th century, and one of the greatest of all Russian musicians. Noted for versatility of style, his work includes 15 symphonies, string quartets, concertos, but also operas, ballets, and a number of works composed for theatre and cinema. His work also became the soundtrack of the S…
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[PATREON PREVIEW] A Lover of Legos and Tiny Cute Things
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What's going on in the life of The Bittersweet Life podcast's favorite 9-year-old redhead? On this exclusive bonus episode, Tiffany catches up our Patreon supporters on the life and times of Aurelio, how he's growing, and what he loves lately. Want to hear more? Become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as lit…
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Finding Purpose in The Needle of Avocation by Mark Baker
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In this episode, I'm chatting with Mark Baker, author of The Needle of Avocation listed in the Textile Arts category on Art In Fiction. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BKX2HsA43_c The genesis of The Needle of Avocation as the third book in the Cuthbert series Creation of the "It" girl of the 8th century, the heroine of the first two novels in th…
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Programme de PHILIPPE PETIT pour webSYNradio : Les 5 ans de Modulisme. Bienvenue dans notre nouveau programme qui célèbre les 5 ans de la plateforme Modulisme. On démarre par une bande son imaginaire de « Dementia » de John Parker, composée par Philippe Petit qui dirige cette plate-forme. Suivent les premiers volumes de la série Acoustronique, qui …
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To cruise or not to cruise? Most travelers have strong opinions about cruising, and can be easily divided into two factions: the cruise-lovers and the never-cruisers. But what is travel for if not to park your biases and open your mind a little? Is it possible that a never-cruiser could actually (gasp!) enjoy a cruise? On this episode, Katy describ…
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