In 1501, Lucrezia Borgia—daughter of the infamous Pope Alexander VI—briefly ruled the Vatican in his absence, a moment as shocking then as it is now. But how did she gain this rare position of power? And how does Frank Cadogan Cowper’s striking Pre-Raphaelite painting mirror our cultural perception of her?
Unravel the myths surrounding Lucrezia Borgia, expl ... Show More
Jun 12
Breaking the Frame: Rise of the Impressionists
In Part 2 of our Impressionism series, we leave the floating world of Japan behind and step into the bustling studios, salons, and sun-drenched riverbanks of 19th-century France. This time, we meet the artists who dared to defy the rules (Monet, Morisot, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cas ... Show More
50m 23s
May 8
Influencing the Impressionists: Hokusai’s Great Wave
Before Monet painted water lilies or Degas sketched ballerinas, a wave was crashing in from the East. In this episode, we explore how Japanese woodblock prints—especially Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’—reshaped the way Western artists thought about space, subject, and fo ... Show More
42m 46s
Mar 2025
Mme. Tussaud, Witness to the Revolution (with Gavin Whitehead)
In this special episode, the host and producer of The Art of Crime, Gavin Whitehead, joins us to explore the fascinating life of Madame Tussaud. Known for founding the world-renowned wax museum, Tussaud’s story intersects with the dramatic history of the French Revolution, art, a ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
Queen Elizabeth II's Tiaras
Episode originally aired in 2022, I have added a 2024 update.You can’t be a King without the bling, and you can’t be a Queen without the sheen. Let's learn about the artistry, history and gob-smacking value of over 20 tiaras previously owned by Queen Elizabeth II. They are printe ... Show More
30m 46s
Dec 2024
Zandra Rhodes on pattern, colour, and textiles.
Zandra Rhodes is one of the most recognisable and influential figures in fashion, as well as the founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. Describing herself as both ‘chaotic’ and ‘fastidious’, she possesses a unique sense of colour and pattern. Over the years, she has ... Show More
50m 27s
Jul 2024
Suki Waterhouse On Her British Vogue Cover | PLUS A Fashion Astrology Reading w/ Chani Nicholas
Actress, singer, and former model Suki Waterhouse chats with Chioma about being British Vogue’s August Cover Star, her upcoming album “Memoirs of a Sparklemuffin”, and new motherhood. Plus, astrologer Chani Nicholas gives Chioma and British Vogue’s Olivia Marks a look into the st ... Show More
38 m
Sep 2020
Episode 83: Capturing the Universe with Metal and Gemstones with Valerie Jo Coulson, Multi-Award-Winning Fine Jewelry Artist
What you’ll learn in this episode: What resources Valerie used to teach herself jewelry making. What sacred geometry is, and how it influences Valerie’s work. The process behind creating “The Gauntlet,” a bracelet featuring stunning Queensland black boulder opals. How jewelry is ... Show More
32m 10s
Jul 2024
This Week in Royal History: July 14-20
Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we take a look at the captivating stories of royals from around the world and across various centuries, exploring the impact they had on history and society.
This week we look at the following people and events: Margaret of Denmark, Qu ... Show More
17m 24s
Mar 2025
Re-Air: Why Is Rococo Art Making a Comeback?
When Madame du Barry, King Louis XV’s last mistress, pleaded for “just a little moment more” before her execution in 1793, in the throes of the French Revolution, she seemed to capture the fleeting pleasures and indulgence of the Rococo age. Artnet Editor Katie White eloquently d ... Show More
37m 13s