Jason Cyrus and Anne-Marie Guérin join us in a discussion about the complex histories quite literally woven into the cotton garments we wear, the subject of the new exhibition History is Rarely Black or White at Ontario's Agnes Etherington Art Centre's exhibition.
For more on the exhibit: https://agnes.queensu.ca/exhibition/history-is-rarely-black-or-white/
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May 2023
Anne Boleyn & Katherine of Aragon: Rival Queens?
<p>History has painted Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn in two very different hues: one wife, one mistress; one Spanish, one French; one committed Catholic, one radical reformer. But a new exhibition at Hever Castle examines one curious moment of confluence, right in the midst ... Show More
20m 41s
Feb 2024
Introducing: Black History, For Real
A 109 year old Black woman fights for reparations for her neighborhood that was burned to the ground when she was a child. The first woman on to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List was a Black Panther. The richest person of all time, an African king, gave away so much gold that ... Show More
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Jun 2024
American Revolution, part 4: Sally Hemings (pt 2/2)
Last time, we looked at Sally's family background and pre-Paris life. This time, we look at her return to Monticello from Paris, and what happened next.
0:00 Intro
04:55 Sally’s story begins
45:47 Ads
1:26:44 Extro
The image for this episode is from the multimedia installation Th ... Show More
1h 42m
Apr 2023
Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance
<p>In today's episode of Metropolitan Masterpieces, I'm examining a stunning statue of Shiva in the guise of Nataraja, Lord of the Dance. </p>
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<p>For images and sources: <a href="https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-87-statue-of-shiva-nata ... Show More
8m 47s
Aug 2023
Anne Boleyn part 1 for Tudor Week!
Who's that girl? It's Anne! Anne Boleyn is one of the most infamous figures in British history. Her short life is often defined by her marriage to King Henry VIII, her role in the English Reformation, and ultimately, her execution. However, in this episode (part of our Tudor Week ... Show More
58m 36s