Curious Muse

This week we take an in-depth and immersive look into the life of the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. In this podcast, you'll learn about the key moments and experiences that shaped Frida and her art. From suffering multiple injuries to surviving turbulent relationships, Frida proved to be larger than life in her drive to live and create.  

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Nearly every culture and religion in the world have certain beliefs about the afterlife. While most of us are very familiar with the version of Hell as a fiery pit, how much do we know about the other versions of Hell that exist?    

This week, we take you on a tour through Hell to explore the finest of Underworlds!  

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For many of us the world over, coffee is a staple. But how is the drink related to goats? Is coffee linked to the devil? How has coffee been linked to occult practices and telling the future? Some of us are shamelessly dependent on the drink to get us going in the morning, but how many of us know the darker history behind our favourite drink?  

In the last few years, the drink has seen a culture develop around it. We can argue that coffee culture has gained almost cult status in the world today. That might sound like an exaggeration, but it’s nothing that this special bean hasn’t seen before in its history. Throughout its history, coffee has been the centre of wonder, mysticism, the metaphysical, and even ideological tension!  The history of this dark drink is shrouded in mystery and allure, so in this video we''ll try to tease out some of the nuances of this brew!  

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Almost everyone has heard of Geishas, and can recognize one by their distinctive look. And yet, only a few people really know the historical role they've played in Japanese society and what they really do. The world of the Geisha is still shrouded in misconceptions to this day. 

In this podcast, we open up that secret world and explore the lives and times of the Geishas - from their humble beginnings to the present day.  When did Geisha first appear? How did Geisha look? How did Japanese girls become geisha? What is Geisha today?  

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From iconic illustrations to prominent prints, Andy Warhol made a lasting impact on the world of art. But the talent and influence of this legendary icon extends beyond the art, to the catwalks of fashion. In this video, we pull back the curtain and give a quick history of Andy Warhol’s life and how his pop art changed the way we dress.  

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Ballet is one of the most exquisite forms of high art in existence. Watching it for the first time can be a bit... overwhelming. And while you know that it’s impressive, for sure, you aren’t quite sure why.   But the truth is that you don't need to be an expert to enjoy it and you can make your first experience watching the ballet nothing short of a stellar one.  

Here is your 5-step guide to help you get the most out of a ballet performance and get hooked for life.

“The caffeine of Europe,” as he liked to call himself, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti was the godfather of Futurism, Italy's most coherent artistic movement of the 20th century. In this video, you'll learn why Futurism attacked traditions, promoted "the beautiful ideas which kill" and claimed that beauty exists only in struggle.

The Big Apple. The metropolis. The City that never sleeps. Nowhere else on earth quite captures the imagination quite as much as New York. It has shaped our culture, inspired our songs, films, fashion and cuisine. You can love it, you can hate it… most people have a healthy mix of both. But whatever you feel. you just can’t ignore it.

But have you ever wondered… what was New York like 100 years ago?