55: Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art
Note: This post includes segments that were excluded from the podcast episode. After many long months of anticipation, the Art Institute of Chicago recently unveiled the new Mary and Michael Jaharis...
View Article56: Build a Beer: Krampuslauf, Ein Holiday Ale mit Horns
In the epic journey of home brewing, episode 56 of the Ancient Art Podcast takes you behind the scenes in “Build a Beer: Krampuslauf, Ein Holiday Ale mit Horns.” From high in the snow-capped Alpine...
View Article57: Medusa Up Close and Personal
Hello bold adventurers and welcome back to the Ancient Art Podcast. I’m your host Lucas Livingston. Back in episode 53, we explored the mythology and artistry of that demonness of Greek legend, the...
View Article58: Lycurgus Cup
This is the complete transcript for this episode, which includes additional highlighted information not found in the free version of the episode available on YouTube, iTunes, and Vimeo. Get the full...
View ArticleCurious
Hi World. I’m excited to make a quick announcement. The Ancient Art Podcast and Curious.com have teamed up to host episodes of the podcast at Curious.com. If you head on over to...
View Article59: Witches’ Sabbath
« prev 1 2 3 next » (31 Photos) Greetings gashlycrumbs! Two years after its original release, I am now publishing the full & complete episode with highlighted content previously...
View Article60: Comets & Antiquity, Halley’s Comet, ISON, Apophis, and More
« prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 next » (67 Photos) Hello fellow travelers and welcome back to the Ancient Art Podcast. I’m the astrolabe to your Copernicus, Lucas Livingston. Over the last...
View Article61: Dogs in Antiquity: Xoloitzcuintli & Colima
Hi friends. This is Lucas Livingston. As you may know, the Ancient Art Podcast is a labor of love with a staff of one and a budget of zero. If you enjoy the podcast and want to see it continue, I...
View ArticleDionysus and the Pirates, the Dionysus Cup by Exekias (90)
« prev 1 2 next » (14 Photos) Avast ye scurrilous scaliwags! Welcome to me piratey Ancient Art Podcast. I’m yer crotchety captain, Bottoms Up Livingston. On ship’s deck we have the...
View ArticleJapanese Ukiyo-e Pictures of the Floating World (91)
Hishikawa MoronobuFlower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series Flower Viewing at UenoJapanese, 1676–1689Art Institute of Chicago, 1925.1689...
View ArticleOne Ring to Rule Them All (92)
This extended episode takes us on an unexpected journey across the Art Institute of Chicago to explore the artistry and influences of rings. We go well beyond personal adornment and discuss the...
View ArticleEgyptomania, the Early Years – Piranesi, Gerome, Desprez (93)
This short excerpt from my lecture on the art and history of the Egyptomania phenomenon delves into its early origins. As Europe emerged from the Middle Ages, Egyptian antiquities pillaged during the...
View ArticleWorld Goth Day, May 22
Sheltering at home these past two-and-a-half months, I feel a small pang of sadness every time I spot a talk or tour on my calendar that I was scheduled to lead at the museum. Despite — or perhaps in...
View ArticleArtful Halloween Countdown
Take a tour of tricky treats and spooky sights in the world of art as I countdown each year to Halloween in the #ArtfulHalloweenCountdown.
View ArticleLibations Alzheimer’s Art Therapy Coloring Book
I’m thrilled to debut this amazing adult coloring book! The Libations Coloring Book is written by myself, Lucas Livingston, featuring original black & white and color illustrations by my friend...
View ArticleFaded Memories Symposium Series
Held in conjunction with the Faded Memories exhibition, this symposium offers a series of presentations and conversations exploring art and memory. Faded Memories exhibition with artist Eric Dean...
View ArticleLibations Video series
At this critical turning point in society — with the magnified intersections of health, psychological and physical well-being, and systemic violence, prejudice, and injustice — we are all the more...
View ArticleArchaeology Now: Uncorked
Dunk in to the incredible history and diversity of fermented beverages around the world and across the ages in Uncorked. This YouTube series is co-hosted by Lucas Livingston (Ancient Art Podcast) and...
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