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As Hitler was attempting to conquer the western world, his armies were methodically pillaging the finest art in Europe, from Michelangelos to Vermeers, all stolen for the Führer. The Monuments Men had a mandate from President Roosevelt to find these artworks, but no vehicles, typewriters, or authority. In a race against time to save the world’s greatest cultural treasures from destruction at the hands of Nazi fanatics, each man constructed his own treasure map....

The long-awaited reissue of Alice Coltranes original spiritual teachings and reflections, which provide powerful insight into her transcendent music, cherished by millions across the globe. ALICE COLTRANE (19372007) was a composer, master of various musical instruments, improviser, spiritual...

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS 'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY 'Literary prize juries need look no further for a worthy winner' MAX HASTINGS 'In a world of AI, steel and concrete, books like this have never felt more...

We live in an era of monument building, yet we don’t look at most of the monuments and memorials around us. They disappear from view. Think of all the mute memorials you may pass in a week that are unseen, a blurred background to your daily commute: the green-mottled great man on his horse, hosting only pigeons; the curious obelisk looking like a stunted Washington Monument; the historical marker crowded with so many words it looks like a warning label written by a cadre of liability lawyers. So much storytelling that has lost its way.

Now a major motion film! At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy...

An urgent and fractious national debate over public monuments has erupted in America. Some people risk imprisonment to tear down long-ignored hunks of marble; others form armed patrols to defend them. Why do we care so much about statues? And who gets to decide which ones should stay up and which should come down? Erin L. Thompson, the country’s leading expert in the tangled aesthetic, legal, political, and social issues involved in such battles, brings much-needed clarity in Smashing Statues.

Now a major motion film! At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy...

Uncover how a condemned architectural experiment survived scheduled demolition to become a beloved European history icon. Whether you are fueling an educational morning commute or preparing for a Parisian getaway, this inspiring narrative transports you straight into a city desperate to prove...

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Exploring places, spaces, people and purpose. Old and new, modern and forgotten. "Monument Podcast is enticingly creative"

Monuments to Motherhood is a salon-style podcast series exploring the interconnected themes of motherhood, caregiving, artmaking, and monumentalization. Serving as a companion to artist Molly Gochman’s large-scale installation pieces of the same name, the podcast uses the sculpture series as a springboard for exploration. Much like the work, which celebrates the enduring support of caregivers across generations, host Molly Gochman expands our understanding of intimacy, care, play, and community through conversations with artists, activists, and caregivers.

Step into dramatic European history alongside the monument that survived world wars, dictatorships, and divided power. Whether you are prepping for a trip to Berlin or seeking an immersive commute, this evocative narrative transforms stone and bronze into a living stage. Watch empires rise and...

Plongez dans un récit historique poignant où le deuil intime d'un monarque forge un chef-d'œuvre architectural absolu. Lors de votre trajet quotidien, laissez-vous transporter par cette épopée majestueuse au cœur de l'Empire moghol. Idéal pour un moment de détente enrichissant, cette...

Indiana Jones was a woman. Join host George Gavrilis as American archaeologist Laura Tedesco takes us on her 11-year journey to help save Afghanistan's cultural treasures from looters, earthquakes, and the Taliban.The making and release of the podcast took place during an intense time, from Summer 2021 during the U.S. and NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, through the August 2021 Taliban takeover and the subsequent months.

Tauche ein in packende Architekturgeschichte und erlebe die dramatische Tragödie, die ein ewiges Weltwunder erschuf. Auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder beim abendlichen Spaziergang entführt dich dieses fesselnde Sachhörbuch direkt in das Machtzentrum des 17. Jahrhunderts. Hinter...

Ce documentaire historique captivant révèle comment l'ultime chef-d'œuvre d'architecture a frôlé la destruction. Idéal lors de vos trajets quotidiens, cet audio immersif vous plonge au cœur des polémiques de l'Exposition universelle de 1889. Laissez-vous transporter dans une époque...

This is the speech given by Fredrick Douglass at the unveiling of the Freedmen's Monument in Lincoln Park, Washington DC, April 14, 1876 along with the appendix which includes additional information about the order of the events and the story of the beginning of the collection of funds. - Summary by Edward Graham VThis show includes AI-generated content.

Cette épopée d'ingénierie historique révèle comment l'audace humaine a dompté la nature pour unifier une métropole. Idéal pour captiver votre esprit lors de vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit immersif vous plonge au cœur du New York bouillonnant du XIXe siècle. Ressentez l'urgence et la...

Uncover ancient Egypt's engineering marvels and divine kingship in this epic history of monumental architecture. Transport yourself to the sun-scorched Nile Valley for a captivating session of armchair travel that resurrects the glory of the New Kingdom. Witness exactly how an ambitious pharaoh...

Unearth the engineering secrets and deep mythology of ancient Egypt's ultimate architectural marvel. Perfect for a focused commute or immersive armchair travel, this awe-inspiring historical journey transports you directly to the sun-drenched sands of the Giza plateau. Experience the monumental...