Journalist and writer Elizabeth Bisland was sent on a trip around the world in 1889, in a sort of race against Nellie Bly. But that was not something she wanted to be known for.
Mar 7
SYMHC Classics: Marie Laurencin
This 2019 episode explores the difficult-to-study work of Laurencin. In addition to her work not quite falling in line with the artists who were her contemporaries, her personal papers are difficult to access, are censored, and have strict limitations put on their use. See omnyst ... Show More
32m 46s
Mar 4
Théophile Steinlen Beyond 'Le Chat Noir'
“Le Chat Noir” is one of the most famous pieces of late 19th century European art, but the artist behind it was also very active in France's anarchist and socialist political groups of the time. Research: Asimakis, Magdalyn. “War, Socialism, and Cats: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen ... Show More
38m 27s
Apr 2025
Karol Markowicz Show: Reviving Traditional Storytelling with Libby Emmons
<p>In this episode, Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, shares her journey from the theater world to journalism, discussing the evolution of storytelling and the challenges of creating art in today's climate. She reflects on her life in West Virginia, the impact ... Show More
29m 12s
Jul 2023
A Conversation With Caroline Calloway
Exciting, but not surprising. Caroline Calloway, self-proclaimed “scammer” and queen of name-searching, reached out to promote her book on the pod. In this special interview, Hannah and Maia discuss the long-awaited memoir, Scammer, with the author herself (who characteristically ... Show More
1h 14m