From Renaissance Florence and ancient Babylon to the kingdom of Benin and Heian-era Kyoto, cities across history have served as launchpads for extraordinary outbursts of artistic flowering. Caroline Campbell, director of the National Gallery of Ireland and the author of The Power of Art, guides Ellie Cawthorne through some of these cultural metropolises, exp ... Show More
Sep 2023
Crown and Canvas: Henry VII, Part One
In this episode of Crown and Canvas, we are exploring the early life of Henry Tudor, later Henry VII of England. For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-96-crown-and-canvas-henry-vii-part-one ______________________________________________ ... Show More
8m 11s
Jan 2024
Crown and Canvas: Henry VIII, Part Two
In this episode of Crown and Canvas, we exploring the life of Henry VIII. For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-99-henry-viii-part-2 ________________________________________________________ Welcome to Accessible Art History! Here, we pr ... Show More
8m 45s
Jan 2025
Hagia Sophia: Where Worlds Collide
<p>The Hagia Sophia is a landmark that has stood for 1500 years, and that players can clamber all over in <em>Assassin’s Creed Revelations. </em>It is remarkable not only for its longevity, but also for its blending of multiple cultures: their art, architecture, languages and fai ... Show More
42m 31s