Episode #10: When Statues Cry (Season 1, Episode 10)

Episode #10: When Statues Cry (Season 1, Episode 10)

Nearly ten years ago, my then-boyfriend, now husband, and I were backpacking through the Balkans region of Europe. After arriving in Bosnia, we opted to take a day trip to a small town called Medjugorje, in Herzegovina. We had heard that it was a popular place with tourists from all over the world, and we were eager to check it out. But what we didn't quite expect were the reasons why the town was so well-known. And the reasons are twofold: first, it was the location of a sighting in 1981 of the Virgin Mary, who was said to have appeared to a group of teenagers there. As such, the town became a holy pilgrimage site, particularly for Catholics around the world. Even though the vision of the Virgin hasn't been promoted or officially accepted by the Vatican, it hasn't stopped the flow of visitors clamoring for the chance to visit this seemingly holy place. In remembrance of the miraculous vision, a beautiful church was erected. And in the church’s garden, a bronze statue of the risen Christ was also placed. But here's the further reason for the pilgrimage- since 2000, that statue has had a so-called weeping knee- miraculously producing a clear fluid each and every day for the last 16 years. We saw this statue with our own eyes. We touched it, and we watched as dozens of people collected the clear fluid- not water, not oil, but something else- into souvenir bottles that were sold all over the town. Still, I didn't know what to think, or how to react. Was this statue for real? I think that belief and faith are beautiful, incredible things. But I also felt skeptical, too. I found myself torn in the middle- religious yet unbelieving, living in a gray area. But like Fox Mulder, I want to believe. In honor of the holiday season, we are going to look into the phenomenon of the miraculous in art, focusing on weeping statues and bleeding icons. //SUBSCRIBE and review us on iTunes HERE! And follow us on Twitter and on Instagram for more artsy goodness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artcuriouspod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/artcuriouspod Looking for a transcription of this episode? Check it out here. Not to be used for distribution or any other purpose without permission. Want even MORE information? Check out the links below: The Mystery of the Weeping Statues Science Debunks Miracle of Weeping Madonna Mary Statue in California Appears to Weep Miraculous Tears Miraculous Microbes: They Can Make Holy Statues "Bleed"-- and Can Be Deadly, Too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A Little Curious #6: The Discovery of Pompeii

A Little Curious #6: The Discovery of Pompeii

Welcome to A Little Curious, a series of special episodes that will provide you will short and sweet bonus content about the unexpected, the slightly odd, and the strangely wonderful in art history. A Little Curious will publish in our season's "off" weeks. Enjoy! This week’s topic: a snapshot at the discovery of the city of Pompeii. Please  SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram   Sponsors Art and Object BetterHelp   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Dec 201815min

Episode #45: Shock Art: Michelangelo's The Last Judgment (Season 4, Episode 6)

Episode #45: Shock Art: Michelangelo's The Last Judgment (Season 4, Episode 6)

Works that we take for granted today as masterpieces, or as epitomes of the finest of fine art, could also have been considered ugly, of poor quality, or just bad when they were first made. With the passage of time comes a calm and an acceptance. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are many works peppered throughout art history that were straight-up shocking to the public when they were first presented decades, or even hundreds of years ago. Today's work of "shock art:" Michelangelo's The Last Judgment. Please  SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram   SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus Kaboonki Audible Shout out to Art and Object Shout out to The Simple Sophisticate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Dec 201827min

A Little Curious #5: Disastrous Inspiration behind Munch's The Scream?

A Little Curious #5: Disastrous Inspiration behind Munch's The Scream?

Welcome to A Little Curious, a series of special episodes that will provide you will short and sweet bonus content about the unexpected, the slightly odd, and the strangely wonderful in art history. A Little Curious will publish in our season's "off" weeks. Enjoy! This week’s topic: the potential disastrous inspiration behind Munch's The Scream.    Sponsors Art and Object BetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Dec 201811min

Episode #44: Shock Art: Goya's Saturn Devouring His Son (Season 4, Episode 5)

Episode #44: Shock Art: Goya's Saturn Devouring His Son (Season 4, Episode 5)

Works that we take for granted today as masterpieces, or as epitomes of the finest of fine art, could also have been considered ugly, of poor quality, or just bad when they were first made. With the passage of time comes a calm and an acceptance. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are many works peppered throughout art history that were straight-up shocking to the public when they were first presented decades, or even hundreds of years ago. Today's work of "shock art:" Goya's Saturn Devouring His Son.   Sponsors The Great Courses Plus Kaboonki Shout out to Art and Object Shout out to The Simple Sophisticate   Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Nov 201823min

A Little Curious #4: Leonardo's Hidden Masterpiece

A Little Curious #4: Leonardo's Hidden Masterpiece

Welcome to A Little Curious, a series of special episodes that will provide you will short and sweet bonus content about the unexpected, the slightly odd, and the strangely wonderful in art history. A Little Curious will publish in our season's "off" weeks. Enjoy! This week’s topic: Leonardo's hidden masterpiece. SPONSORS: Art and Object BetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Nov 201814min

Episode #43: Shock Art: Dürer's Self-Portrait (Season 4, Episode 4)

Episode #43: Shock Art: Dürer's Self-Portrait (Season 4, Episode 4)

Works that we take for granted today as masterpieces, or as epitomes of the finest of fine art, could also have been considered ugly, of poor quality, or just bad when they were first made. With the passage of time comes a calm and an acceptance. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are many works peppered throughout art history that were straight-up shocking to the public when they were first presented decades, or even hundreds of years ago. Today's work of "shock art:" Dürer's Self-Portrait. Please  SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts!   Sponsors The Great Courses Plus CAA, the College Art Association BetterHelp (discount code: ARTCURIOUS) Shout out to Art and Object Shout out to The Simple Sophisticate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Nov 201826min

A Little Curious #3: The Pope's Secret Sexy Bathroom

A Little Curious #3: The Pope's Secret Sexy Bathroom

Welcome to A Little Curious, a series of special episodes that will provide you will short and sweet bonus content about the unexpected, the slightly odd, and the strangely wonderful in art history. A Little Curious will publish in our season's "off" weeks. Enjoy! This week’s topic: The Pope’s secret sexy bathroom. Episode Credits Production and Editing by Kaboonki. Social media assistance by Emily Crockett.  More details at our blog for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Nov 201810min

Episode #42: Shock Art: Gentileschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes (Season 4, Episode 3)

Episode #42: Shock Art: Gentileschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes (Season 4, Episode 3)

Works that we take for granted today as masterpieces, or as epitomes of the finest of fine art, could also have been considered ugly, of poor quality, or just bad when they were first made. With the passage of time comes a calm and an acceptance. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are many works peppered throughout art history that were straight-up shocking to the public when they were first presented decades, or even hundreds of years ago. Today's work of "shock art:" Gentileschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes. Please  SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram Sponsors:  The Great Courses Plus: thegreatcoursesplus.com/art Poshmark: invite code "ARTCURIOUS" Green Chef: greenchef.us/artcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Okt 201829min

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