The Mona Lisa is unquestionably the most famous painting in the world. Heck, it is probably the most famous work of art in the world.
Yet the reason why it is so famous is due to an event which happened on the 21st of August 1911. It was wasn’t for the events of that day, the Mona Lisa would probably just be another painting hanging on the walls of the Louv ... Show More
Today
What Have the Romans Ever Done for Us?
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Rome did not simply vanish when its empire fell. Its roads, laws, languages, calendars, architecture, engineering, and political ideas survived, adapted, and became part of the foundation of the modern world. From the co ... Show More
15m 54s
Yesterday
Yemen's Long and Complicated History
For thousands of years, Yemen has been one of the most important crossroads in the world. It was home to ancient kingdoms, the legendary land of Sheba, the port that gave mocha coffee its name, and a strategic gateway between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Its mountains, tribe ... Show More
13m 40s
Apr 2024
S2E1: Mona-Vated - Launching Tuesday, May 7th
Welcome to Mona-Vated, a podcast by Mona Vand, former pharmacist-turned-holistic-focused wellness educator and entrepreneur. In this podcast (and IRL), small talk is out, and meaningful conversations are in. Mona takes you on an ever-evolving journey where she explores all aspect ... Show More
1m 14s
Jun 2021
Lisa Congdon | Bringing Your Whole Self to Life
<p>It seems, every time I sit down with my friend, illustrator, fine artist, and author Lisa Congdon, she’s in a moment of transformation. Truth is, it’s a bit of a perpetual state for her. Lisa is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. Her work appears ... Show More
53m 25s
Jul 2022
#500 - Special: 18 Lessons From 500 Episodes
To celebrate 500 episodes on Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last 4 and a half years.
Expect to learn why having no role models can be an advantage, how discipline eats motivation for breakfast, why you should be training for ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2021
Get Your Money Sh*t Together | Live Podcast with Amanda Holden, Jacqueline Twillie, Whitney Hansen & Rachel Richards
If you’re wondering, what do I need to do to get my money sh*t together, you are in the right place. This is a very special episode that was recorded live just a few weeks ago on the Fishbowl app with some of my very favorite guests.
In this live conversation, I talk with Amanda ... Show More
42m 54s
Oct 2020
8 Ways Tidying up Can Be Financially Beneficial | Lisa Tselebidis
Look around you right now. What do you see? Is your home filled with things that set the stage for the life you want to live, or is your home just filled with stuff? Our podcast guest, Lisa Tselebidis, a professional organizer, and KonMari certified consultant is sharing her syst ... Show More
35m 9s
Nov 2020
#244 - Diana Rodgers - The Case For Eating Better Meat
Diana Rodgers is a dietitian, author and a film producer.
The case for veganism is often made, today we get to hear the other side of the argument.
Expect to learn whether vegans or meat eaters live longer, the environmental, nutritional and ethical reasoning behind Diana's justi ... Show More
52m 40s
Jul 2021
Roll On: A Little Bit of Everything All Of The Time
Insane feats of endurance. Space-traveling billionaires. Dystopian musical comedy specials. Record-breaking freediving depths. And of course, UFOs. Today is a little bit of everything, all of the time.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and my podcast co-pilot ... Show More
2h 48m