In 1889, a new exhibit was constructed for the Paris World’s Fair. It completely dominated the Paris skyline.
Most people considered it an eyesore and an architectural abomination. The only redeeming thing about it in their mind was the fact that it was only temporary and was going to be torn down after the fair was over.
But it never was, and today it has become the iconic symbol for the city.
Learn more about the Eiffel Tower on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
Rob explores Madonna’s ’90s house hit “Vogue” by discussing the Queen of Pop’s remarkable ability to reinvent herself, her meticulous involvement in her work, and how those within the ballroom scene received her musical homage.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Every government had objects which central to their functioning. These are items, physical objects, usually steeped in history and tradition which are involved in the mythology of the state.
In most countries, these objects are often given the status of religious relics, and in some countries, they might actually be religious relics.
The United States is no exception.
Learn more about the American objects of state in this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
There's a secret world of restaurants that you can only find when you open up the delivery apps. This brave new world of ghost kitchens and virtual brands has allowed traditional restaurants to access new revenue streams. And these new models are using data to shape new concepts and menus. But when tech reimagines what a restaurant even is, is the soul of an entire industry at stake?
Amanda Holmes reads Horace’s poem “To Licinius,” translated by David Ferry. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
What do you do when you are facing a crisis? Perhaps you might consult a friend, or maybe some sort of expert?
Well, the ancient Romans had a go-to source for advice whenever they a major problem.
And the advice they got was…...different.
Learn more about The Sibylline Books, and how they gave the Romans advice during times of crisis, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
S2 Ep3. Camels are cool. They cope with intense desert heat, inspiring a gel for storing medicines. It could extend the life of medicines, making it easier to transport them across the globe.
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