The Eiffel Tower was by far the largest structure built for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. Eiffel was an entrepreneur and he had two engineers working with him to plan the iron tower, but not everyone was on board with the design. Audiences today may be surprised to hear that many Parisians thought the design was an eyesore and a blight on their beautiful c ... Show More
Aug 24
Joseph Ducreux | Self-Portrait of the Artist in the Guise of a Mocker
Joseph Ducreux (1735–1802) was an innovative French portrait painter known for defying the rigid conventions of 18th-century academic art. After training under masters such as Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Ducreux gained acclaim for his pastel work, miniatures, and precise observational ... Show More
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Apr 2025
#231 The Completion of the Eiffel Tower
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of the Eiffel Tower, a structure once criticized as a monstrosity, now one of the most beloved and iconic landmarks in the world. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source= ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Eiffel: How well do YOU know the Eiffel Tower?
<p>E is for the Eiffel Tower, the most iconic landmark in France, probably Europe, and maybe the world. </p> <p>This podcast episode features 10 facts about the tower, but you're going to have to try and guess them first. There are 10 points at stake, good luck.</p> <p>Featured i ... Show More
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