Art History for Baddies
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<p><strong>Art History for Baddies</strong> serves up art history's greatest hits in snackable episodes that won't put you to sleep. From Renaissance drama to modern art chaos, we break down the masterpieces, the scandals, and the artists who changed everything—minus the academic jargon. Perfect for your commute, your coffee break, or whenever you want to sound cultured without the commitment. Because knowing your Caravaggio from your Kahlo should be fun, not homework. Hosted by the whimsical and curious Mallory Corbin.</p>
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March 7, 2026
Terracotta Warriors & Rivers of Mercury
<p>What happens when a farmer digging a well accidentally unearths one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in human history? You get the Terracotta Army, and about a million new questions. In this episode, we dig into the world of Emperor Qin Shi Huang: the man who unified China, obsessed over immortality, and may have accidentally poisoned himself with mercury trying to live forever. Two thousand years later, his clay army is still standing guard underground, and the tomb they're protecting has never been opened.</p><p><strong>Photo credit:</strong> Aaron Greenwood, Unsplash</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army">Terracotta Army — Wikipedia</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/441/">The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor — UNESCO World Heritage</a></p><p>The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army — British Museum exhibition catalogue</p>
January 31, 2026
Frida Kahlo: Small Paintings, Big Impact
<p>In this episode, we dive into the life and work of Frida Kahlo—an artist whose tiny canvases packed an enormous emotional punch. From her devastating bus accident at 18 to her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera, discover how Frida transformed chronic pain, heartbreak, and identity into some of the most powerful self-portraits ever created. </p><p></p><p><strong>Artworks mentioned:</strong></p><p>Henry Ford Hospital: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/Henry-Ford-Hospital.html">https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/Henry-Ford-Hospital.html</a> </p><p>The Two Fridas: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/The-Two-Fridas.html">https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/The-Two-Fridas.html</a> </p><p>The Broken Column: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/The-Broken-Column.html">https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/The-Broken-Column.html</a> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Frida Kahlo Foundation: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/"><strong>https://frida-kahlo-foundation.org/</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li><strong>Museo Frida Kahlo (La Casa Azul)</strong>:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/"> https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/</a></li><li><strong>Detroit Institute of Arts</strong>:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dia.org/"> https://www.dia.org/</a> </li><li><strong>MoMA</strong>:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.moma.org/artists/2963"> https://www.moma.org/artists/2963</a> (has several of her works with detailed descriptions)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Khan Academy/Smarthistory</strong>: Articles on specific Kahlo paintings with art historical analysis</li><li><strong>Tate Modern</strong>:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/frida-kahlo-2843"> https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/frida-kahlo-2843</a></li><li>Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera (Book)</li><li>The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait (Book)</li><li>Frida Kahlo: The Paintings by Hayden Herrera (Book)</li></ul><ul><li>Frida (2024) (Amazon Prime)</li><li>Frida (2002 film)</li></ul>
January 24, 2026
The Woman of Willendorf: An Ice Age Icon
<p>She's over 25,000 years old, fits in the palm of your hand, and has sparked over a century of archaeological debate. In our premiere episode, we explore the Woman of Willendorf—a tiny limestone figurine discovered in Austria that might be a fertility goddess, a self-portrait, or something else entirely. We dive into the wild theories about her purpose, from the sacred to the ridiculous, and explore why humans across the globe created strikingly similar figures at the same time without ever meeting. What does this four-and-a-half-inch statue tell us about Ice Age life, ancient artistry, and what it means to be human?</p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Discovery of the Venus of Willendorf in 1908</li><li>Four major theories: goddess, charm, pornography, or self-portrait</li><li>The radical 1990s self-portrait theory that changes everything</li><li>Venus figurines found across Europe and Asia—created by cultures with zero contact</li><li>What these ancient artifacts tell us about universal human creativity</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>RESOURCE LINKS:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Venus_of_Willendorf_at_NHM_Vienna.jpg">The Woman of Willendorf (image source): </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Venus_of_Willendorf_frontview_retouched_2.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Venus_of_Willendorf_frontview_retouched_2.jpg</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en">https://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://smarthistory.org/venus-of-willendorf/">https://smarthistory.org/venus-of-willendorf/</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pwht/hd_pwht.htm">https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pwht/hd_pwht.htm</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Venus_Figurines/">https://www.worldhistory.org/Venus_Figurines/</a></li><li>The Nature of Paleolithic Art by R. Dale Guthrie</li><li>The Invisible Sex: Uncovering the True Roles of Women in Prehistory by J.M. Adovasio (discusses the self-portrait theory)</li></ul>
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<p><strong>Art History for Baddies</strong> serves up art history's greatest hits in snackable episodes that won't put you to sleep. From Renaissance drama to modern art chaos, we break down the masterpieces, the scandals, and the artists who changed everything—minus the academic jargon. Perfect for your commute, your coffee break, or whenever you want to sound cultured without the commitment. Because knowing your Caravaggio from your Kahlo should be fun, not homework. Hosted by the whimsical and curious Mallory Corbin.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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