Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of his time, with works such as the Sistine Chapel and his sculpture of David, earning him an enduring place in history. Amid the complex Italian politics of his time, Michelangelo navigated powerful dynasties, religious upheavals, and professional rivalries to ensure art was always the centre of his life. But wha ... Show More
Apr 12
The American Civil War (Part Two of Two)
In the decades since the United States declared their independence from Britain, the question of slavery had become increasingly divisive. As the nation expanded, fragile political agreements over the issue failed, and the frontier became a battleground. When Abraham Lincoln was ... Show More
59m 7s
Aug 2022
Michelangelo: The Greatest Artist of the Renaissance
In 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Caprese, Italy.
Over the next 88 years, he left a legacy of paintings and sculptures, unlike any artist before or since.
His art shaped the city he came from, the era he lived in, and, eventually, the entire world of western art.
To ... Show More
13m 45s
Nov 2023
Julio II y Miguel Ángel, un artista en el avispero papal - Ep.4 - (Secretos inconfesables del Vaticano)
En un extremo, un pontífice ambicioso, que quería dejar su huella para la posteridad. En el otro, uno de los artistas más grandes que ha dado la historia, con un genio difícil de controlar. La relación entre el papa Julio II y Miguel Ángel fue verdaderamente tensa, pero en su his ... Show More
17m 5s
Jun 2020
Episode #67: The Coolest Artists You Don't Know: Romaine Brooks (Season 7, Episode 7)
For most Americans, there’s a list of arts that they might be able to rattle off if pressed to name them off the top of their heads. Picasso. Michelangelo. Leonardo da Vinci. Name recognition does go a long way, but such lists also highlight what many of us don’t know-- a huge tr ... Show More
30m 17s