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leonardo da Vinci (English: ; 14/15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time. The Mona Lisa is the most famous of his works and the most famous portrait ever made. The Last Supper is the most reproduced religious painting of all time and his Vitruvian Man drawing is also regarded as a cultural icon.
Milan's Quiet Corners
Tired of counting sheep? Let me take you on a journey to Milan instead—not the Milan of runway models and business meetings, but a gentler, more contemplative side of this magnificent Italian city.As you settle in, we'll begin with calming breathing exercises designed to relax your body and quiet y…
Italy - Squiz the World
Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we take off for Italy — a country shaped l…
The Man Who Designed Dystopia: Norman Bel Geddes (Season 5 Episode 20)
Was Norman Bel Geddes a brilliant visionary who shaped modern America, or just a master showman who sold us a dystopian future wrapped in chrome and streamlined curves?
In this episode of History's Greatest Idiots, we delve into the fascinating and troubling life of the man who promised us flying c…
S12 E10: Diving into Octavo, a Thriller for Designers with Marty Neumeier
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In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my design icons, Marty Neumeier, who is an accomplished designer and author. We chat about his new design-thriller book, The Scarlett Files/Octavo, his shift from non-fiction to fi…
Theft of the Mona Lisa
Did you know the Louvre had already been heisted before? In this episode, we're talking the 1911 theft and subsequent 28-month disappearance of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Sources used in this episode include:
NPR
History.com
Al Jazeera
The Independent
Vault Editions
Garrett Museum of Art
Text …
The Great Retreat and the Digital Iron Curtain
In this episode, we analyze the seismic shift in global diplomacy as the United States withdraws from 66 international organizations, signaling an end to the post-war multilateral order. We examine the total internet blackout in Iran as nationwide protests over economic collapse turn into a direct …
Special: The History of Reproductive Science with Prof. Michael Carroll
Michael, an Associate Professor in Reproductive Science, joins us for a wide-ranging dive into the history of reproductive science. From ancient Galenic theories and Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings, through the gradual unravelling of how sperm and eggs work, to the breakthroughs that ultim…
Episode 141 - Tense Times In The Colour Coded Containment Core
From Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice to Donkey Hottie.
In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, Leonardo Da Vinci's conspiracy amphibians and the squirrels that rule the school.
"You can't beat a bit of Skeet."
The Calm Genius of Leonardo da Vinci|Extraordinary Lives
Drift into a peaceful state of relaxation with this slow,soothing biography of Leonardo da Vinci—one of history’s most curious and creative minds. In this episode of the Facts to Relax podcast, explore the life of the Renaissance genius through gentle storytelling designed to quiet racing thoughts …
Ep. 380: The Penciller’s Lament by George Larson | Wendigo Horror Story
What happens when an artist's imagination becomes more powerful than he expected?A freelance comic-book artist has a talent for drawing horror creatures. When he receives an assignment to create a Wendigo for a horror anthology, he dives into the project—and into the folklore surrounding the creatu…
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