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Apr 2020
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Historic Hospitals with Isabelle Kent Pa...

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Nat speaks with London-based art historian Isabelle Kent (@izzy_kent) in this two-part episode. In part 1, they discuss the Hospital de la Caridad in Seville, Spain. This institution famously cared for Seville's sick, promoted charity, and housed some amazing artworks. Nat and Isabelle discuss the hospitals triumphs and some problematic details in this lengt ... Show More
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