This podcast summarises 8000 years of the Mirror and its impact on civilisation. We don’t often realise the impact of the humble mirror, from helping shape our self-identity thousands of years ago, to affecting culture, superstition, and even war tactics. The mirror is a complex man-made creation that is fundamental in our human evolution. This podcast opens the door...
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This podcast summarises 8000 years of the Mirror and its impact on civilisation. We don’t often realise the impact of the humble mirror, from helping shape our self-identity thousands of years ago, to affecting culture, superstition, and even war tactics. The mirror is a complex man-made creation that is fundamental in our human evolution. This podcast opens the door...
Today's podcast is about how The Grand Tour enriched our cultural heritage. How our Souvenirs have changed over the years. We bring back fridge magnets and keyrings. Our ancestors brought back Canalettoes and Italian Bronzes. Our country’s heritage and style owes so much to the Grand Tour- a cultural rite of passage for yesterday’s upper class. We owe so much to the decadent, extravagant Grand Tour that thrived from the 17th century. Cultural caviar, perhaps, but there is no deny...
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This podcast summarises 8000 years of the Mirror and its impact on civilisation. We don’t often realise the impact of the humble mirror, from helping shape our self-identity thousands of years ago, to affecting culture, superstition, and even war tactics. The mirror is a complex man-made creation that is fundamental in our human evolution. This podcast opens the door...