Τα καλύτερα Biographers podcast (2024)

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Marilyn Monroe Part 2: The Hollywood Grind. 1:10:42

3d ago1:10:42

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In part two of our series on blonde-bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, we get a glimpse of what life was like as she struggled to make a name for herself as a model, and eventually an actor. Contrary to what you might think, Hollywood did not welcome Marilyn with open arms, and the first five or so years of her pursuit of acting was riddled with uncertaint…

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Marilyn Monroe Part 1: Little Orphan Norma Jeane. 1:15:00

10d ago1:15:00

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It's new series time, and we're covering our most modern biography to date as we take a closer look at one of the most iconic humans to ever walk the earth: Marilyn Monroe. Long before she would ever be known as Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jeane Mortensen was born to extremely humble beginnings in Los Angeles, California, and much of her adolescence was …

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Office Hours Ep. 4: Scottish Phallic Imagery. 1:01:22

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We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for another episode of Office Hours, giving us a small break before starting up our next biography series. In this episode, we cover questions and corrections from our previous series on author Mary Shelley, in addition to talking about adult friendships, how to properly give hugs and handsha…

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Mary Shelley Part 5: The Fate of Frankenstein. 1:16:23

24d ago1:16:23

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In the conclusion episode of our series on Mary Shelley, we take a look at what life was like after Frankenstein achieved success. Upon returning to her homeland of England, her status as a superstar writer seemed to be universal, but for Mary, her primary focus was now on the task of raising her only son, Percy Florence Shelley. Despite her life s…

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Mary Shelley Part 4: The Journal Book of Misfortunes. 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

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Death, death, and more death! In part four of our series on Mary Shelley, we go through the most tragic part of the classic author's life, experiencing more loss than ever before. Though there are some bright spots during this period of life, Mary Shelley would truly earn some Goth merit badges. Despite the losses, however, Mary did not let life be…

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Mary Shelley Part 3: A Contest of Unhallowed Art. 59:56

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In part three of our series on author Mary Shelley, we get to explore all the trials, tribulations, and moments of jubilation often used as sources of inspiration that ultimately lead to the creation of Frankenstein. There will be love, loss, and hounding creditors that force her husband, Percy Shelley, to live underground, but such is the life of …

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Mary Shelley Part 2: Love in the Graveyard. 1:01:00

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In part two of our series on Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley, we see the young genius enter her teenage years, and the blossoming of her relationship with the poet, Percy Shelley. As the two fall deeper in love, we get to see how "all too human" some of these legendary figures can be with sappy love poems, theatric professions of love, dramatic i…

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Mary Shelley Part 1: Daughter of Anarchy. 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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It's spooky season, so we're starting up a series on the mistress of morbid herself: Mary Shelley! In our first episode, we discuss the legacy of Mary's parents, and how Mary would be raised surrounded by some of the most cutting-edge thinkers of her time. After a tragic complication arises in the birthing process, Mary's father is left to raise hi…

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Office Hours Ep. 3: Mom Knows Best. 1:14:53

2M ago1:14:53

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As we take a quick break between our normal programming, we talk about recent hospital visits, professional wrestling, the current state of children's television, and horror movies. We also review some corrections from previous episodes, and expand on some ideas that were left unexplored. Join us for another laid-back episode of Office Hours.…

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Franz Liszt Part 6: Requiem. 1:26:58

2M ago1:26:58

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As we close out our series on the oft-forgotten genius of classical music, Franz Liszt, we bid the old maestro a fond farewell. Much like future rockstars would also experience, he would be forced to deal with a psychotic and dangerous stalker, hell-bent on taking him down one way or another. Despite his old age, Franz's popularity as a musician (a…

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Franz Liszt Part 5: The Pope's Composer. 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

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In part five of our series on classical composer, Franz Liszt, we learn about the most tragic part of Franz's life, which compels him to become a clergyman of the Catholic Church. That's right: the infamous ladies-man has decided to become abbé! Does that mean the notorious lothario has to give up his promiscuous lifestyle to appease his faith? Reg…

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Franz Liszt Part 4: Lisztomania! 1:19:38

3M ago1:19:38

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In part four of our series on Franz Liszt, we witness the rise of a music superstar the likes of which the world had never seen before, and what history would come to call "Lisztomania". But what made this superstar piano-player so special, and what caused such a stir in his fanbase? This wouldn't be the only point of pride during this phase of his…

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Franz Liszt Part 3: Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music. 1:13:35

3M ago1:13:35

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In part three of our series on Franz Liszt, we explore the continuing rise of Franz's popularity, and all the stereotypical cliches that come with being a Pop Star. Yes, Franz was involved with all the things that the title of this episode implies, but also created one of the first ever benefit concerts which aided Hungarian citizens affected by a …

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Franz Liszt Part 2: An Artist Amongst Legends. 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

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In part two of our series on piano virtuoso, Franz Liszt, we get to see what life was like in 1830s Paris, as Franz rubs elbows with some of the most prominent writers, artists, and thinkers of the day. After witnessing a violin performance by the legendary Niccolò Paganini, Franz is inspired to reinvent what it means to play the piano, and establi…

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Franz Liszt Part 1: The World's First Rockstar. 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

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In part one of our series on classical composer and pianist, Franz Liszt, we examine the earliest parts of the young prodigy's life. Though he was born the son of a humble bookkeeper, by age seven Franz would demonstrate such unbelievable skill on the piano that he would be accepted as a pupil in Vienna under the tutelage of the legendary composers…

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Office Hours Ep. 2: The Milchig Plates! 55:20

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In our second episode of Office Hours, we kick our feet up once again, answering questions we asked ourselves from previous episodes, expanding upon some previously unexplored ideas, and adding color to some concepts that are just plain fascinating. We also add a bit more information related to Leonardo da Vinci, including a heist in the early 20th…

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 7: The Master Rests His Head. 1:06:30

4M ago1:06:30

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In the last installment of our series on Leonardo da Vinci, we cover the final ten years of the genius Renaissance man's life. Starting off in Milan, Leonardo tries to discover how the earth sustains life, much like he discovered the importance of the human heart years earlier. In his studies of geology, Leonardo becomes unabashedly heretical, usin…

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 6: Clash of the Turtles! 1:08:47

4M ago1:08:47

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In part six of our Leonardo da Vinci series, we learn about the more senior years of Leonardo's life working as an engineer, before reverting his attention back to art once again. The Signoria of Florence commissions him to paint The Battle of Anghiari, only to find that a new upstart artist named Michelangelo is also commissioned to work on a wall…

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 5: The Borgia's Engineer General. 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

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In part five of our series on Leonardo da Vinci, we dive into the first five years of Leonardo's return to his hometown of Florence after nearly two decades away. Upon arriving home, Leonardo discovers a conservative church-cult has taken over Florence after overthrowing Lorenzo the Magnificent. Leonardo also dodges portrait requests from bratty so…

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 4: Taking Flight. 1:09:40

4M ago1:09:40

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In part 4 of our series on Leonardo da Vinci, we finally see the master artist's time in Milan come to an end. But before his time in Milan was over, Leonardo would discover multiple laws of the universe before Newton, Galileo, or Bernoulli, and build machines that tested the very limits of human imagination. Leonardo would also be commissioned to …

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 3: Wisdom Through Friendship. 1:12:36

5M ago1:12:36

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In part three of our series on Leonardo da Vinci, we take a look at the first decade of Leonardo's time working for the Duke of Milan. Despite his initial ambitions to design war machines, da Vinci finds himself in the world of theatre, making sets and working as a court entertainer. In the world of art, da Vinci paints "The Virgin of the Rocks", a…

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 2: A Deadly Reinvention. 1:05:40

5M ago1:05:40

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In part two of our series on Leonard da Vinci, we take a look at Leonardo's first decade as a master-ranked painter. Regardless of his distinguished title of "master", Leonardo still can't seem to finish most of the work he takes on, which results in one of the greatest unfinished works in history. We also get to learn about one of da Vinci's most …

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Leonardo da Vinci Part 1: The Kid and the Cave. 1:17:16

5M ago1:17:16

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It's finally Akiva's turn to host a series with our oldest biography yet: that of revered painter and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. After we explore da Vinci’s complicated childhood and education, we set the scene for Leonardo's new home of Florence, Italy -- a city of paint, gold, and blood. After da Vinci is accepted as a student under the legenda…

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Office Hours Ep. 1: Lingerie Roller Derby. 1:00:00

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It's time to chill out for a minute and take a break from all the studying and learning. In our first ever episode of Office Hours, we kick up our feet and casually chat about anything and everything. We also take a few minutes to go over questions we asked from previous series', and clarify a few things we didn't get quite right. Tune in for a lai…

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Jack Daniel Part 6: One Last Libation. 1:13:14

5M ago1:13:14

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In the conclusion episode to our series on Tennessee whiskey maker, Jack Daniel, we bid a fond farewell to the charismatic community leader, and dispel a few myths regarding his death. But what events led up to his ultimate demise, and what did Jack end up doing with his fortune? Maybe most importantly, who was going to take over his legendary dist…

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Jack Daniel Part 5: The Little Guy from Tennessee. 1:08:07

6M ago1:08:07

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In part five of our series on legendary distiller, Jack Daniel, we finally get to see the little guy from Tennessee enter the spotlight of worldwide fame. But just as he was starting to bask in the spotlight, the United States began to accelerate in the direction of temperance, largely aided by outspoken activists like Carrie Nation. How did the Ja…

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Jack Daniel Part 4: The Legend of Old No. 7. 1:06:15

6M ago1:06:15

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In part four of our series on American Whiskey maker, Jack Daniel, we uncover the true origins of how Jack labelled his product as "Old No. 7," along with a few alternative tall-tales regarding the name. We also get to see Jack stretch his wings and expand his business in a way we have never seen before, in addition to introducing a new product to …

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Jack Daniel Part 3: The Duckling Becomes the Swan. 1:12:54

6M ago1:12:54

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In part three of our Jack Daniel series, we finally get to see the Boy Distiller become a fully-fledged southern gentleman of bourbon (Tennessee Whiskey, if you want to be precise). But the road ahead would not be as smooth as his whiskey, as the growing Temperance movement in the United States was gaining more and more momentum. How did this affec…

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Jack Daniel Part 2: The Art of the Still. 1:06:53

6M ago1:06:53

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In part two of our series on Jack Daniel, we learn all about the ancient art of whiskey making, and how the young Jack Daniel first discovered the craft. From his affable and charming personality, Jack became a popular figure throughout his community, and earned himself the nickname of The Boy Distiller. But as Jack's reputation and ambitions grew,…

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Jack Daniel Part 1: Little Boy Moonshine. 59:22

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For this series, we're headed to the Tennessee backcountry to talk about an American icon that many of you probably didn't realize was an actual person: Jack Daniel. But how did Jack Daniel come to distill spirits in the mountains of Appalachia? Is it true that he ran away from home at just 6 years old to pursue his dream of making corn liquor, or …

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Abigail Adams Part 5: Goodbye, Mrs. President. 2:00:37

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In our final episode on Abigail Adams, we follow her through the final parts of her life, during which she celebrates new grand (and great grand) children, and mourns the loss of many who were close to her. Sharp-witted until the end, Abigail continued to help those around her - particularly her female heirs - even in her death. Join us as we say f…

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Abigail Adams Part 4: The Student Becomes the Master. 1:40:59

8M ago1:40:59

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In this episode, we see a mature Abigail Adams help thwart what would have been a terrible marriage for her daughter, followed by her graceful transition to grandmother, and the events that lead up to her becoming the First Second Lady of the United States. Maybe most incredible of all, we see Abigail become a pint-sized titan of war bonds and real…

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Abigail Adams Part 3: Entrepreneur in a Revolution. 2:13:50

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In an era where women could not have their own money or property, Abigail and John’s unique and trusting relationship allows Abigail to start an import business, invest in real estate, purchase government bonds, and more. Despite her success, she’s missing John more than ever before… when will their extended absence end? Find out in this episode! (…

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Abigail Adams Part 2: Remember the Ladies. 1:50:53

9M ago1:50:53

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In our second episode on Abigail Adams, all is not well in the colonies, as a revolution, rather than tea, was brewing. Abigail and John experienced more periods of separation, due to John’s position in the Continental Congress. The unintended consequence of this? Abigail was entrusted with many family responsibilities that women of the time typica…

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Abigail Adams Part 1: First Second Lady, Second First Lady. 1:39:14

9M ago1:39:14

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For our fourth series, we're heading all the way back to the 1700s to learn about the United States' second First Lady, Abigail Adams. Though you might simply know her as the wife of John Adams, critics called her "Mrs. President," a dig on her influence of her husband's political policy. Long before history would come to know her name, she was sim…

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Ian Fleming Part 6: Bond Hits the Big Screen. 1:43:59

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As we come to the conclusion of Ian Fleming's incredible life, we finally get to see the infamous secret agent, James Bond, take to the big screen. You probably know which actor first portrayed him, but who were Ian's first two choices to play 007, and what provided the final push to go with Sean Connery? Did Ian have anything to do with producing …

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Ian Fleming Part 5: Pen to Paper, Mr. Bond. 2:15:17

10M ago2:15:17

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Life finally seems to be settling down for Ian Fleming after so much -- shoot, I spoke too soon: looks like he's actually becoming a father after a 14 year affair with a married woman. Oh, and she wants to get married now that her current husband is divorcing her. If your world got shaken up like this, how would you handle it? Well, Ian Fleming too…

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Ian Fleming Part 4: Make Life Stirring, Not Shaken. 1:56:31

10M ago1:56:31

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As war rages on throughout the world, Ian Fleming finds himself entrenched ever-deeper into the world of international intelligence. What was Operation Golden Eye, and was it ever officially implemented? Did Operation Mincemeat have anything to do with pies, or was the whole thing just a hoax? Maybe most importantly: what's next for Mr. Fleming now…

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Ian Fleming Part 3: Banks, Tanks, and Navy Ranks. 1:45:13

11M ago1:45:13

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As the world moves closer and closer to the outbreak of the Second World War, Ian Fleming finds himself moving from journalism, to merchant banking, to stock broking... And now international intelligence reporting for the Naval Intelligence Division under Rear Admiral John Godfrey? Seriously? What did he do next, evacuate the MI6 headquarters in Pa…

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Ian Fleming Part 2: The Name’s Fleming. Newspaperman Fleming. 2:15:56

12M ago2:15:56

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In part two of our series on James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, we watch the young Ian as he struggles to find his first job, but ultimately landing a position with one of the oldest news organizations in the world as a journalist. What famous racing legend does Ian work alongside while reporting on a treacherous alpine race? Why was he later dispatc…

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Ian Fleming Part 1: The Origins of James Bond. 2:03:46

12M ago2:03:46

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In our third series, we're covering novelist (among many other titles), Ian Fleming, who is most famously known for his creation of the fictional character, James Bond. But did you also know that Ian's father fought in World War I alongside Winston Churchill's brother? Or that both of his great-grandfathers on his mother's side were knights? Or tha…

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Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 5: So Long, and Thanks For All the Artists. 2:08:13

1+ y ago2:08:13

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In the conclusion episode of our first series on Mabel Dodge Luhan, we find D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, being wooed to Taos, New Mexico, by a determined Mabel. What magic does D.H. Lawrence possess that seems to entrance Mabel so devotedly? Who is The Honorable Dorothy Brett, and what the heck is that thing she keeps shoving in her ear? Did…

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Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 4: Out With the New, In With the Old. 1:33:08

1+ y ago1:33:08

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Gone are the days of big city living; Mabel has officially moved to Taos, New Mexico, and has become hypnotized by a Native American man named Tony Lujan. Life has officially begun for Mabel in the American Southwest, and she will soon begin to foster a growing artist's community in Taos, New Mexico. Tune in for episode four of our series on Mabel …

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Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 3: Goodbye, New York. Hello, New Mexico. 1:41:13

1+ y ago1:41:13

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The world is at war, but Mabel don't care. A quick trip to Pompeii before returning home? Sure! What's next? Co-founding a dance conservatory for underprivileged children, and maybe a third marriage? Yup. Tune in as we continue on with the fascinating life of Mabel Dodge Luhan. (Ep. 003)Από τον The Biographers

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Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 2: Peyote Party at Mabel's House! 1:53:31

1+ y ago1:53:31

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Artists, politicians, and revolutionaries? Oh my! As we continue on with the life of Mabel Dodge Luhan, we find Mabel leaving Europe, where she first encountered the Stein siblings, Leo and Gertrude, and coming home to New York. It's here that Mabel will first establish a name for herself by hosting intellectual "Evenings" at her apartment at 53 Fi…

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Mabel Dodge Luhan Part 1: Birth of a Mover and Shaker. 1:52:01

1+ y ago1:52:01

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In our first series, we'll be covering the life of an often forgotten character in history named Mabel Dodge Luhan. An American writer, advocate for Native American rights, and patron of the arts, Mabel spent the later half of her life in Taos, New Mexico, where she established something of an art retreat that helped inspire artists like Georgia O’…

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