Ancient Art Podcast, Ancient Worlds
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsAncient Worlds is the audio series of the Ancient Art Podcast where we choose a single work of art as a launchpad for inspiration. Here we unpack the stories, history, myths, and culture from antiquity through a modern lens and with tongue firmly planted in cheek. The Ancient Art Podcast explores the art and culture of the Ancient Mediterranean World with host Lucas Livingston. Uncover the truths and unravel the mysteries of the civilizations that shaped our modern world. Each episode features detailed examinations of exemplary works from the Art Institute of Chicago and other notable collections in addition to broad themes and concepts of Ancient Mediterranean art and culture.
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32 (HD): Hadrian and Antinous
August 22, 2010 17:05 - 10 minutes - 171 MB VideoEpisode 32 of the Ancient Art Podcast revisits the lovely discussion of the disembodied with the portrait busts of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his young beloved Antinous from the Art Institute of Chicago. From the 2nd century CE, the larger-than-life marble heads of Hadrian and Antinous exemplify the Hellenistic aesthetics and innovation of the Hadrianic era. We discuss the life and times of this dynamic duo, explore the tragic fate of Antinous with his true-to-life unsolved mystery along the N...
31 (iPod): Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance
July 01, 2010 22:05 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB VideoEpisode 31 takes a look at the iconic figure of the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. Examining two images of the dancing Shiva at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, we explore the timeless concept of the cosmic cycle of creation and destruction. We see a philosophy of balance and harmony expressed through the union of diverging opposites, like creation and destruction, male and female, life and death -- and we learn how ...
31 (HD): Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance
June 29, 2010 23:26 - 7 minutes - 98.8 MB VideoEpisode 31 takes a look at the iconic figure of the Hindu deity Shiva Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. Examining two images of the dancing Shiva at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, we explore the timeless concept of the cosmic cycle of creation and destruction. We see a philosophy of balance and harmony expressed through the union of diverging opposites, like creation and destruction, male and female, life and death -- and we learn how ...
30 (iPod): Karnak II
May 22, 2010 15:45 - 10 minutes - 16.6 MB VideoPart 2 in our miniseries on Karnak Temple, episode 30 takes us behind the scenes, exploring the grand hypostyle hall and the meaning to the propagandistic and sacred imagery on the walls, both inside and out. We reenact one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian temples, the Opet Festival, following the sacred barque of Amun through the precinct and along the Avenue of Sphinxes. We wrap up with an investigation of the symbolism and spiritual function of Ancient Egyptian temple architecture as a ...
30 (HD): Karnak II
May 16, 2010 17:49 - 10 minutes - 129 MB VideoPart 2 in our miniseries on Karnak Temple, episode 30 takes us behind the scenes, exploring the grand hypostyle hall and the meaning to the propagandistic and sacred imagery on the walls, both inside and out. We reenact one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian temples, the Opet Festival, following the sacred barque of Amun through the precinct and along the Avenue of Sphinxes. We wrap up with an investigation of the symbolism and spiritual function of Ancient Egyptian temple architecture as a ...
29 (iPod): Karnak
April 17, 2010 19:24 - 9 minutes - 28.7 MB VideoThe first of at least two parts, episode 29 invites us inside one of the world's most ancient, largest, and most mysterious sacred space, the Ancient Egyptian Temple of Karnak. Including video and photo highlights from the host's recent visit to Karnak, we take a survey of the temple complex, it's satellite precincts, layout, and orientation. Over the course of the "Karnak" series of episodes, we'll look closely at the architecture and history, the different divinities and their festivals cel...
29 (HD): Karnak
April 14, 2010 00:16 - 9 minutes - 123 MB VideoThe first of at least two parts, episode 29 invites us inside one of the world's most ancient, largest, and most mysterious sacred space, the Ancient Egyptian Temple of Karnak. Including video and photo highlights from the host's recent visit to Karnak, we take a survey of the temple complex, it's satellite precincts, layout, and orientation. Over the course of the "Karnak" series of episodes, we'll look closely at the architecture and history, the different divinities and their festivals cel...
28 (iPod): Avatars of Vishnu
March 03, 2010 01:20 - 9 minutes - 14.6 MB VideoWith all the hype about James Cameron’s latest film, Avatar, episode 28 takes a look at the real story of the avatar as we explore the stories and art of the avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu. We’ll learn about the epic heroes Rama of the Ramayana and Krishna of the Mahabharata, discover the Buddha’s role in Hinduism, and encounter Vishnu’s fierce forms of the boar Varaha and man-lion Narasimha. See past episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancient...
28 (HD): Avatars of Vishnu
February 23, 2010 04:01 - 9 minutes - 134 MB VideoWith all the hype about James Cameron’s latest film, Avatar, episode 28 takes a look at the real story of the avatar as we explore the stories and art of the avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu. We’ll learn about the epic heroes Rama of the Ramayana and Krishna of the Mahabharata, discover the Buddha’s role in Hinduism, and encounter Vishnu’s fierce forms of the boar Varaha and man-lion Narasimha. See past episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancient...
27.1 (iPod) Announcement
January 17, 2010 21:13 - 2 minutes - 6.49 MB VideoA short announcement about the new look and features of the Ancient Art Podcast website. Plus the debut of the Ancient Art Podcast Facebook Page! Explore more at http://ancientartpodcast.org.
27.1 (HD) Announcement
January 17, 2010 21:12 - 2 minutes - 32.4 MB VideoA short announcement about the new look and features of the Ancient Art Podcast website. Plus the debut of the Ancient Art Podcast Facebook Page! Explore more at http://ancientartpodcast.org.
27 (iPod): Hiratsuka Un’ichi
January 16, 2010 18:24 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Episode 27 explores the art and life of one of the most influential 20th century Japanese woodblock print artists, Hiratsuka Un'ichi, including prints recently on view at the Art Institute of Chicago. A pioneer of the early 20th century Japanese Creative Print movement (sosaku hanga), Hiratsuka is steeped in ancient Japanese spiritual and visual traditions, while strongly influenced by the evolving culture of early 20th century Japan. Di...
27 (HD): Hiratsuka Un’ichi
January 14, 2010 20:19 - 9 minutes - 120 MB VideoEpisode 27 explores the art and life of one of the most influential 20th century Japanese woodblock print artists, Hiratsuka Un'ichi, including prints recently on view at the Art Institute of Chicago. A pioneer of the early 20th century Japanese Creative Print movement (sosaku hanga), Hiratsuka is steeped in ancient Japanese spiritual and visual traditions, while strongly influenced by the evolving culture of early 20th century Japan. Discover how Hiratsuka Un'ichi broke the rules of the rigi...
26 (iPod): Aphrodite of Knidos
November 29, 2009 04:07 - 9 minutes - 14 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Keeping our promise from last episode, episode 26 explores the history, artistry, and mythology of the famous Hellenistic sculpture, the Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles. Using the words of ancient authors like Hesiod, Pliny the Elder, and others, we examine multiple copies of the sculpture, including the Vatican’s Colonna Venus, the Uffizi’s Venus de' Medici, the Aphrodite Braschi of the Munich Glyptothek, and an example from the Art I...
26 (HD): Aphrodite of Knidos
November 29, 2009 03:44 - 9 minutes - 125 MB VideoKeeping our promise from last episode, episode 26 explores the history, artistry, and mythology of the famous Hellenistic sculpture, the Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles. Using the words of ancient authors like Hesiod, Pliny the Elder, and others, we examine multiple copies of the sculpture, including the Vatican’s Colonna Venus, the Uffizi’s Venus de' Medici, the Aphrodite Braschi of the Munich Glyptothek, and an example from the Art Institute of Chicago. We also expose the misnomer of the ...
25 (iPod): Beheaded Beauties
October 25, 2009 20:36 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. With a nod to the Art Institute of Chicago’s October self-guide and celebrating the Halloween season, episode 25 explores a few headless and disembodied works of art, including the humorous, the grotesque, and the just plain practical. We compare a Roman statue of a seated woman to its Classical Greek antecedents and explore one very logical explanation for why so many Roman statues are missing their heads and arms.
25 (HD): Beheaded Beauties
October 25, 2009 20:36 - 8 minutes - 114 MB VideoWith a nod to the Art Institute of Chicago’s October self-guide and celebrating the Halloween season, episode 25 explores a few headless and disembodied works of art, including the humorous, the grotesque, and the just plain practical. We compare a Roman statue of a seated woman to its Classical Greek antecedents and explore one very logical explanation for why so many Roman statues are missing their heads and arms.
24 (iPod): Japanese Screens
September 25, 2009 04:37 - 7 minutes - 11.4 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Episode 24 brings us the art of the Japanese folding screen from the exhibition Beyond Golden Clouds: Japanese Screens from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Saint Louis Art Museum. We’ll explore traditional styles, motifs, subjects, and forms, and also discover contemporary examples of the Japanese screen breaking boundaries and redefining the art form. Two works are examined in close detail, Flowering Cherry and Autumn Maples with P...
24 (HD): Japanese Screens
September 25, 2009 03:57 - 7 minutes - 98 MB VideoEpisode 24 brings us the art of the Japanese folding screen from the exhibition Beyond Golden Clouds: Japanese Screens from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Saint Louis Art Museum. We’ll explore traditional styles, motifs, subjects, and forms, and also discover contemporary examples of the Japanese screen breaking boundaries and redefining the art form. Two works are examined in close detail, Flowering Cherry and Autumn Maples with Poem Slips by Tosa Mitsuoki and Mountain Lake Screen Tach...
23 (iPod): King Tut and Beyond
August 31, 2009 02:56 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Putting the cap on the jar of Akhenaten, episode 23 explores works from the reign of the boy king Tutankhamun and his successors. Do the efforts of the 18th dynasty heretic king Akhenaten die hard or do his radical transformations live on? Dive in to discover the artistic legacy of the Amarna period on the throne of King Tut and a fragment from the private tomb of Iniuia and Yui. In this episode, we also closely examine a fragmentary sta...
23 (HD): King Tut and Beyond
August 31, 2009 02:41 - 9 minutes - 121 MB VideoPutting the cap on the jar of Akhenaten, episode 23 explores works from the reign of the boy king Tutankhamun and his successors. Do the efforts of the 18th dynasty heretic king Akhenaten die hard or do his radical transformations live on? Dive in to discover the artistic legacy of the Amarna period on the throne of King Tut and a fragment from the private tomb of Iniuia and Yui. In this episode, we also closely examine a fragmentary statue bust of a woman from the New Kingdom at the Field Mu...
22 (iPod): Nefertiti, Devonia, Michael
July 07, 2009 14:59 - 9 minutes - 14 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Another foray into contemporary art, where antiquity and modernity collide. Episode 22 explores two works by contemporary performance and visual artist Lorraine O’Grady: Nefertiti/Devonia Evangeline and Miscegenated Family Album. We delve deep into the family history of Nefertiti and Akhenaten of the Amarna Period. We also explore the idea of race in Ancient Egypt, touching on Afrocentric theories and how our own cultural biases shape th...
22 (HD): Nefertiti, Devonia, Michael
July 07, 2009 14:47 - 9 minutes - 127 MB VideoAnother foray into contemporary art, where antiquity and modernity collide. Episode 22 explores two works by contemporary performance and visual artist Lorraine O’Grady: Nefertiti/Devonia Evangeline and Miscegenated Family Album. We delve deep into the family history of Nefertiti and Akhenaten of the Amarna Period. We also explore the idea of race in Ancient Egypt, touching on Afrocentric theories and how our own cultural biases shape the field of Egyptology. Lastly, a short homage to the Kin...
21 (iPod): Akhenaten and the Amarna Style
May 29, 2009 04:19 - 10 minutes - 15.7 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. In episode 21, we scratch the surface of one of the most interesting periods from Ancient Egypt, the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. We explore the radical social transformations during his reign and its uniquely characteristic artistic revolution known as the Amarna style.
21 (HD): Akhenaten and the Amarna Style
May 29, 2009 00:31 - 10 minutes - 128 MB VideoIn episode 21, we scratch the surface of one of the most interesting periods from Ancient Egypt, the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. We explore the radical social transformations during his reign and its uniquely characteristic artistic revolution known as the Amarna style.
20 (iPod): Ancient Olympics, Part 3
April 26, 2009 01:24 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. In episode 20 we dive into the nitty gritty of the Ancient Olympic games. We continue to look at what makes the Greek games essentially Greek and we run through a survey of the various types of athletic events at the Olympics. We expose the often overshadowed origin of the marathon race and explore some interesting character portraits of notable ancient athletes.
20 (HD): Ancient Olympics, Part 3
April 26, 2009 01:04 - 11 minutes - 111 MB VideoIn episode 20 we dive into the nitty gritty of the Ancient Olympic games. We continue to look at what makes the Greek games essentially Greek and we run through a survey of the various types of athletic events at the Olympics. We expose the often overshadowed origin of the marathon race and explore some interesting character portraits of notable ancient athletes.
19 (iPod): Ancient Olympics, Part 2
March 29, 2009 00:33 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Grab yer beer hat and foam finger, ‘cause it’s game on for part 2 of the Ancient Olympics on the Ancient Art Podcast. In episode 19 we continue to explore the idea of a tragic untimely demise as a good reason to hold an athletic contest. We take a close look at some very early Greek artwork dated to about the time of the foundation of the Olympic games, which may suggest chariot racing and funerary games. And then we “expose” — so to spe...
19 (HD): Ancient Olympics, Part 2
March 29, 2009 00:32 - 9 minutes - 109 MB VideoGrab yer beer hat and foam finger, ‘cause it’s game on for part 2 of the Ancient Olympics on the Ancient Art Podcast. In episode 19 we continue to explore the idea of a tragic untimely demise as a good reason to hold an athletic contest. We take a close look at some very early Greek artwork dated to about the time of the foundation of the Olympic games, which may suggest chariot racing and funerary games. And then we “expose” — so to speak — various interpretations on nudity in the ancient ga...
18 (iPod): Ancient Olympics, Part 1, the Foundation
March 02, 2009 01:33 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Journey back to witness the largest tailgater in the Ancient Mediterranean World, the Ancient Greek Olympic Games. In episode 18, we discover the origin of the Olympics based on archaeological and written evidence, and delve into their mythic foundations. Explore representations of the foundation myths at Olympia, like the Twelve Labors of Hercules and the race of Pelops against King Oinomaos. Trace the tragic lineage of the doomed House...
18 (HD): Ancient Olympics, Part 1, the Foundation
March 02, 2009 01:32 - 9 minutes - 101 MB VideoJourney back to witness the largest tailgater in the Ancient Mediterranean World, the Ancient Greek Olympic Games. In episode 18, we discover the origin of the Olympics based on archaeological and written evidence, and delve into their mythic foundations. Explore representations of the foundation myths at Olympia, like the Twelve Labors of Hercules and the race of Pelops against King Oinomaos. Trace the tragic lineage of the doomed House of Atreus and connect the ancient heroic funerary tradi...
17 (iPod): Alsdorf Galleries of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art
January 01, 2009 01:33 - 11 minutes - 19.5 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. The Art Institute of Chicago recently opened their brand new galleries of South and Southeast Asian art. Episode 17 of the Ancient Art Podcast takes a close look the new installation, space, and hundreds of objects exhibited. Learn about the decisions curators make when exhibiting artwork and how both ancient and modern cultural ideas affect the installation. While exploring the symbolism and iconography found throughout Hindu and Buddhi...
17 (HD): Alsdorf Galleries of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art
January 01, 2009 01:32 - 11 minutes - 133 MB VideoThe Art Institute of Chicago recently opened their brand new galleries of South and Southeast Asian art. Episode 17 of the Ancient Art Podcast takes a close look the new installation, space, and hundreds of objects exhibited. Learn about the decisions curators make when exhibiting artwork and how both ancient and modern cultural ideas affect the installation. While exploring the symbolism and iconography found throughout Hindu and Buddhist art, we'll closely analyze one particularly exemplary...
16 (iPod): Metropolitan Kouros
October 19, 2008 00:34 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Picking up where episode 15 left off, we dive into the emergence of sculpture in Ancient Greece. We look closely at one exemplary piece, a marble statue of a youth from ancient Athens, the so-called “Metropolitan Kouros” of ca. 590–580 B.C. We’ll see how the early Greek kouros type is borrowed directly from Egyptian statuary. We also explore sculpture’s original function and message in Ancient Greece plus the social context in which scul...
16 (HD): Metropolitan Kouros
October 19, 2008 00:33 - 10 minutes - 95.7 MB VideoPicking up where episode 15 left off, we dive into the emergence of sculpture in Ancient Greece. We look closely at one exemplary piece, a marble statue of a youth from ancient Athens, the so-called “Metropolitan Kouros” of ca. 590–580 B.C. We’ll see how the early Greek kouros type is borrowed directly from Egyptian statuary. We also explore sculpture’s original function and message in Ancient Greece plus the social context in which sculpture develops.
15 (HD): Origin of Greek Sculpture
September 24, 2008 00:34 - 7 minutes - 88.8 MB VideoExamining a variety of artwork from the Ancient Greek Orientalizing Period and Archaic Period, episode 15 takes a brief look at the historical climate that gave rise to Greek sculpture. We explore Greece’s cultural contact with Egypt during the Saite Dynasty, with particular attention to the Greek colony of Naukratis. A variety of Egyptian and Near Eastern influences helped shape the developing Greek arts, which laid the foundation for the legacy of Western Civilization.
15 (iPod): Origin of Greek Sculpture
September 24, 2008 00:33 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Examining a variety of artwork from the Ancient Greek Orientalizing Period and Archaic Period, episode 15 takes a brief look at the historical climate that gave rise to Greek sculpture. We explore Greece’s cultural contact with Egypt during the Saite Dynasty, with particular attention to the Greek colony of Naukratis. A variety of Egyptian and Near Eastern influences helped shape the developing Greek arts, which laid the foundation for t...
14 (iPod): Ra-Horakhty
August 01, 2008 00:34 - 8 minutes - 10.8 MB VideoiPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. Using an ancient statue of the Egyptian god Ra-Horakhty at the Art Institute of Chicago, episode 14 ties together many themes explored in earlier episodes of the podcast and delves into the classic sculpted male form in Egyptian art.
14 (HD): Ra-Horakhty
August 01, 2008 00:33 - 8 minutes - 99.2 MB VideoUsing an ancient statue of the Egyptian god Ra-Horakhty at the Art Institute of Chicago, episode 14 ties together many themes explored in earlier episodes of the podcast and delves into the classic sculpted male form in Egyptian art.
13 (iPod): Ellsworth Kelly’s “Chicago Panels”
May 24, 2008 00:34 - 6 minutes - 9.63 MB VideoAncient and contemporary come together in a poetic embrace in this exploration two monumental works of artistic achievement, “The Chicago Panels” by contemporary American artist Ellsworth Kelly and the Parthenon Frieze from Ancient Greece. Explore more episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Connect at http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston and http://facebook.com/ancientartpodcast.
13 (HD): Ellsworth Kelly’s “Chicago Panels”
May 24, 2008 00:33 - 6 minutes - 76.7 MB VideoAncient and contemporary come together in a poetic embrace in this exploration two monumental works of artistic achievement, “The Chicago Panels” by contemporary American artist Ellsworth Kelly and the Parthenon Frieze from Ancient Greece. Explore more episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Connect at http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston and http://facebook.com/ancientartpodcast.
12 (iPod): The Parthenon Frieze, Part 3
May 11, 2008 00:28 - 20 minutes - 31.7 MB VideoIn the third and final installment of multiple episodes focusing on the Parthenon Frieze and its relationship with the Persian Apadana reliefs at Persepolis, we take a quick look at the history and context of the Ionic frieze, investigating its evolution from a decorative band to storyboard. We'll wrap up with a close examination of the many similarities between the Parthenon Frieze and Apadana reliefs, the Parthenon and Apadana themselves, the Acropolis and Persepolis, and finally Athens and...
12 (HD): The Parthenon Frieze, Part 3
May 11, 2008 00:27 - 20 minutes - 244 MB VideoIn the third and final installment of multiple episodes focusing on the Parthenon Frieze and its relationship with the Persian Apadana reliefs at Persepolis, we take a quick look at the history and context of the Ionic frieze, investigating its evolution from a decorative band to storyboard. We'll wrap up with a close examination of the many similarities between the Parthenon Frieze and Apadana reliefs, the Parthenon and Apadana themselves, the Acropolis and Persepolis, and finally Athens and...
11 (iPod): The Parthenon Frieze, Part 2
February 10, 2008 16:00 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MB VideoIn the second part of multiple episodes focusing on the Parthenon Frieze and its relationship with the Persian Apadana reliefs at Persepolis, we investigate the evidence for the transmission of ideas from Persia to Greece by way of the Ionian Greek artists, who plied their trade throughout the Mediterranean. We’ll look closely at an important transitional piece, the so-called Harpy Tomb at Xanthos in Lycia, as well as a couple Persian imperial sites, Susa and Persepolis, before turning westwa...
11 (HD): The Parthenon Frieze, Part 2
February 10, 2008 16:00 - 12 minutes - 145 MB VideoIn the second part of multiple episodes focusing on the Parthenon Frieze and its relationship with the Persian Apadana reliefs at Persepolis, we investigate the evidence for the transmission of ideas from Persia to Greece by way of the Ionian Greek artists, who plied their trade throughout the Mediterranean. We’ll look closely at an important transitional piece, the so-called Harpy Tomb at Xanthos in Lycia, as well as a couple Persian imperial sites, Susa and Persepolis, before turning westwa...
10 (iPod): The Parthenon Frieze, Part 1
November 15, 2007 16:02 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MB VideoThis is the first of multiple episodes focusing on one of the most iconic, pivotal, and contentious works or art from Ancient Greece: the Parthenon Frieze. We begin with an introduction to the frieze's origin, construction, and sordid history. The meat of our journey brings us to the exploration of the new imperial Athens, who seeks to model herself, her new Periclean Acropolis, and the Parthenon frieze after the closest and most familiar former empire of the Mediterranean, her once-formidabl...
10 (HD): The Parthenon Frieze, Part 1
November 15, 2007 16:02 - 9 minutes - 64.8 MB VideoThis is the first of multiple episodes focusing on one of the most iconic, pivotal, and contentious works or art from Ancient Greece: the Parthenon Frieze. We begin with an introduction to the frieze's origin, construction, and sordid history. The meat of our journey brings us to the exploration of the new imperial Athens, who seeks to model herself, her new Periclean Acropolis, and the Parthenon frieze after the closest and most familiar former empire of the Mediterranean, her once-formidabl...
9: Walk Like an Egyptian
October 29, 2007 15:03 - 12 minutes - 42.5 MB VideoThe ancient riddle of the human form in Egyptian painting is finally answered! But it ain't simple. There's a deeply complex answer to this question involving Egyptian concepts of cosmic world order, philosophy, religion, magic, and even hieroglyphs. Enjoy the latest episode of the new and improved Ancient Art Podcast is full, high resolution video glory! Explore more episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Connect at http://...
8 (iPod): Cicadas
July 27, 2007 15:03 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB VideoWith all the hoopla from the arrival of the 17-year magicicada to much of the Midwest and with the annual cicadas in full overture, let's take a moment to look a little more closely at the mystery, science, and theatrics of cicadas. In this episode, we'll reveal the mystery of these under-appreciated insects, explore the modern cicada hysteria, and delve into the secret arts and myths of ancient China. We'll even throw in a little astronomy for good measure. Sit back and get ready for the rid...
8 (HD): Cicadas
July 23, 2007 15:03 - 14 minutes - 102 MB VideoWith all the hoopla from the arrival of the 17-year magicicada to much of the Midwest and with the annual cicadas in full overture, let's take a moment to look a little more closely at the mystery, science, and theatrics of cicadas. In this episode, we'll reveal the mystery of these under-appreciated insects, explore the modern cicada hysteria, and delve into the secret arts and myths of ancient China. We'll even throw in a little astronomy for good measure. Sit back and get ready for the rid...