Gregynog Hall

Weeki Wachee’s underwater shows, featuring swimmers in full mermaid drag, have dazzled crowds since 1947 – so long as a gator doesn’t make its way into the underwater theater. In this episode we hear about the history of this Old Florida roadside attraction, including how it pave ... Show More

In the late 19th century, the small rural community of Exeter, Rhode Island, found itself at the center of a chilling tale that blurred the lines between folklore and medical mystery. Tim Harford, host of the Cautionary Tales podcast, joins us in this episode to unravel it all. T ... Show More

The Atlas Obscura podcast team is from all over America. So, in celebration of Atlas Obscura’s upcoming book, “America Obscura,” members of the AO team recall their favorite places and traditions from their home state. We hear about everything from a miniature panorama of NYC, to ... Show More

This week, TLS editors and writers guide you through a summer of reading; and Sarah Watling explores the extraordinary story of an artistic double act.'Dorothy Hepworth and Patricia Preece: An Untold Story', Charleston, Lewes, Sussex'The Secret Art of Dorothy Hepworth, aka Patric ... Show More

An escape from war-torn Germany. Lavish dinners with Hollywood royalty. A Swedish baron and a dime-store heiress: we explore the long journey of a Van Gogh still life — and what it says about the real value of the things we treasure.Get Revisionist History updates first by signin ... Show More

<p>They bring out the voyeur in us. And the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art is full of them. In three short letters, we offer a glimpse of tender moments in the complex lives of others.</p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <p><strong>Josh T. Franco</strong>, Head of Colle ... Show More

This week, Lauren Elkin takes an artistic stroll in the footsteps of Gertrude Stein; and Maria Margaronis goes in search of Willa Cather deep in the Midwest.'Gertrude Stein et Pablo Picasso: L'invention du langage', at the Musée du Luxembourg, Paris, until 28 January 2024'Chasing ... Show More

At the edge of the Welsh Valleys stands Llancaiach Fawr Manor, a building that stood tall during the civil war, and the spirits of the past still linger. To the north, in the brooding Brecon Beacons, rises Craig-y-Nos Castle. Once the lavish home of opera star Adelina Patti, it l ... Show More

All around the globe, goddesses have and continue to influential and inspirational. We showcase some examples from different regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

An old family home became the center of strange activity brought along by members who never moved on.<br /><br />Have a story? Go to TrueScaryStory.com and fill out the form! <br /><br />Join our community:<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/scarystorypodcast" target="_blank" rel=" ... Show More

We connect two remarkable women from the international gallery scene – the legendary Sadie Coles, who has shaped the art world for decades, and Angelina Volk, a prominent young gallerist who is set to do the same for the next generation. Sadie founded her eponymous gallery in cen ... Show More