Results for "The Monument" in Arts & Entertainment

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.

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....

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...

At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the Western world, his armies were seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. He had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy: "degenerate" works he despised. A special force of American and British museum directors, curators, art historians, and others, called the Monuments Men, risked their lives scouring Europe to prevent the destruction of thousands of years of culture.

Percez les secrets d'ingénierie de ce chef-d'œuvre antique qui défie triomphalement le temps depuis deux millénaires. Idéale pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, cette écoute éducative vous plonge dans une Rome impériale épique et immersive. Des fondations originelles aux...

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...

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...

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...

The “gripping and meticulously researched” (The Times, London) true story of the determined museum curators who saved the priceless treasures of China’s Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond. Spring 1933: The silent courtyards and palaces of Peking’s Forbidden...

'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...

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...

Discover the ancient architectural marvel that elevated Egypt from mudbrick tombs to monumental stone pyramid complexes. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep-dive transports you directly to the desert sands of early Saqqara. Experience the awe-inspiring partnership...

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...

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...

Discover how staggering imperial grief fueled an architectural masterpiece of Indian history and eternal romance. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing weekend escape, this immersive historical journey transports you to the vibrant Mughal Empire. Experience the awe-inspiring collision...

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...

Witness centuries of empire and faith through the survival of Islamic architecture's contested marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you straight to the sacred center of Jerusalem. Stand before the gleaming golden dome and trace the breathtaking...

Transform your daily commute into an immersive architectural history of human civilization and urban design. Wander through an enormous open-air museum of the mind, pausing at ancient mud-brick villages and soaring glass towers. This atmospheric listening experience breathes life into the stone...

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.

Et si nos monuments avaient visage humain ? Dans ce podcast du Centre des monuments nationaux, châteaux, abbayes, maisons d’illustres, villas, sites archéologiques et préhistoriques prennent le temps de se confier par l’entremise de ceux qui en sont les plus proches confidents : les agents du CMN. Personnalité, secrets, gloire passée ou projets futurs, entendez le cœur caché derrière la pierre. Alors, en attendant de venir en avoir plein les yeux, visitez, depuis où vous le voulez, les monuments à l’oreille ?!Les monuments sur le divan est un podcast produit par le Centre ...