By Amara: The Oddities of Art and History

Jun 11 2024 61 ep. 27 mins

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By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the weird, strange, and just downright odd things that happened in the art and history fields. From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating worlds. Join me, Amara Andrew, as I navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

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What's it like to STUDY ART HISTORY?

Jun 11 2024 30 mins

This week on the podcast, we’re switching things up! I’m answering your FAQ’s related to what it’s like to study art history. We’ll look at what you’ll learn in undergrad and grad school programs in art history. And some topics we’ll look at are:• What’s an art history thesis and will you write one? • What’s coursework like for an art history major?• How muc

The RAREST, MOST EXPENSIVE Wu-Tang Clan album!

Jun 04 2024 30 mins

You can now listen to the rarest, most expensive Wu-Tang Clan album!Plus, we’re looking at how John Lennon’s guitar smashed auction records, how to stay overnight in a world-famous museum, and ancient Roman correspondence found in a pet cemetery.---By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installa

Curator arrested for smuggling 1,500+ scorpions in luggage!

May 29 2024 25 mins

A man was detained in Turkey for trying to smuggle 1,500 scorpions and spiders out of the country!We’re also looking at how a portal between NYC and Dublin has reopened, the Doge doggy crossed the rainbow bridge, and how The Abraham Lincoln Museum may have bought a fake flag!---By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and histo

Location of the Mona Lisa discovered?!

May 20 2024 30 mins

The location of the Mona Lisa may finally have been identified! We’re also looking at a 17th century tile mystery and how AI is helping identify fake artworks on eBay!Welcome back to By Amara, the show where we look at some of the weird, strange, and just downright odd things in the art and history fields. I’m your host and personal curator, Amara Andrew.

Why did Paleolithic people cut off their fingers?

Feb 14 2024 35 mins

By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art ent

PANTONE Color of the Year Conspiracy!

Dec 28 2023 45 mins

By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art ent

Is there an EARLIER version of the MONA LISA?!

Dec 05 2023 28 mins

By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art ent

Old Master painting SAVED from TRASH!

Nov 26 2023 38 mins

By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art ent

HUNDREDS of 18th century LOVE LETTERS found & read for first time!

Nov 14 2023 37 mins

By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art ent

Ancient handaxe found in famous Renaissance painting?!

Nov 01 2023 37 mins

By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art ent