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This 2022 episode covers how Courbet was iconic even in his own lifetime. He flew in the face of artistic convention, ushered in a new movement of Realism in France, and became embroiled in the country’s political turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Tracy shares her intentions to cover Peter Kropotkin years ago, and also unpacks some of the positive and negative aspects of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

After returning to Russia, Kropotkin was captured and imprisoned. But his life took many turns from there, and in 1902 he published his book book “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution.” Research: "Peter Alekseevich Kropotkin." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale ... Show More

<p>In July 64AD, the Great Fire of Rome tore across the city, and ultimately burnt two thirds of Rome to ashes before it could be bought under control. A devastating event that can still be seen in the archaeology today, it ultimately led to the first persecution against the earl ... Show More

July 19, 64 AD. The Circus Maximus is the main arena in ancient Rome at this time, where tens of thousands watch chariot races and gladiator fights. The stadium is surrounded by shops and bars and restaurants, the whole area teeming with life. And tonight, it will all be destroye ... Show More

As the Great Fire of Rome wreaked havoc on the city, the emperor practiced his singing. Nero's artistic obsessions led not only to Rome's downfall, but his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

<p>Ryan speaks with Anthony Everitt about his book <a href="https://geni.us/LzOwv0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nero: Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome</a>, how Rome would have been different if Nero were free to become a musician, why Nero’s overbearing ... Show More

<p>The Ancient Romans are often thought of as ahead of their time. They invented concrete, sophisticated road systems and even underfloor heating.</p><br><p>But their approach to murder is starkly different to how the modern world recognises it, and frankly it’s a bit weird. Thes ... Show More

<p>Known as the Eternal City, ancient Rome was one of the greatest civilisations in human history, but how did it come about?</p><br><p>With a turbulent history of Kings, civil wars and imperial desires - Rome has an incredible history. But who founded it? Were Romulus and Remus ... Show More

En los años en que Roma se convertía en la capital de un imperio, la vida en la ciudad se desarrollaba a un ritmo frenético y a cada momento ocurrían cosas relevantes para el devenir del Estado. El medio más eficaz de información eran las cartas, pero pronto estas quedaron obsole ... Show More

<p>The legacies of the Ides of March stretch from that very afternoon on March 14th 44BC to the modern day. From Roman times to the Medieval period, from Dante to Shakespeare, and from Brutus to the other infamous assassin he inspired in John Wilkes Booth, the echoes of Julius Ca ... Show More