Yale University Press Podcast
Yale University Press
The Yale University Press Podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with experts and authors on a range of topics including politics, history, science, art, and more for those who are intellectually curious. Jessica Holahan hosts discussions on all things art and architecture and there are occasional appearances by Yale University Press Director John Donatich.
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Mar 22, 2018 • 27min
Ep. 50 – The Art of Libation in Classical Athens
Explore the prevalence and the significance of images of liquids being poured from vessels in the fascinating and beautiful artworks of 5th century Athens. Yale associate professor Milette Gaifman, with a joint appointment in the Departments of Classics and History of Art, is perfectly situated to discuss what it is the Continue reading…
Mar 8, 2018 • 22min
Ep. 49 – Picasso and Drawing
Drawing serves as a vital thread connecting artist Pablo Picasso’s entire body of work. Christopher Lloyd – former Surveyor of The Queen’s Pictures in the British Royal Collection – talks to George Miller about Picasso’s drawings, tracing the artist’s lifelong achievement as a draughtsman. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Mar 1, 2018 • 23min
Ep. 48 – The History of Modern Iran
What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran’s culture and society? Where does it see itself on the global stage? Abbas Amanat discusses modern Iran’s past and present. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Feb 15, 2018 • 27min
Ep. 47 – A Cultural History of Extraordinary Bodies
How have we used size to judge people over time? What is the history of size in popular culture? Lynne Vallone discusses how bodies both big and small influence our perception. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Feb 8, 2018 • 25min
Ep. 46 – A Foreign Policy for the Left
What does a leftist foreign policy look like? Is it on the right track now or is it time for a change? We have Michael Walzer on to discuss. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Nov 10, 2017 • 33min
Saving Lake Superior
The story of Lake Superior’s conservation recovery and what it can teach us in the face of climate change.
Oct 19, 2017 • 20min
The Art of the Iran Deal
Trita Parsi explains the Iran Deal: its strengths, weaknesses, and the ramifications of ending it.
Oct 12, 2017 • 0sec
Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing.
Oct 5, 2017 • 35min
Inside the Human Organ Trade
Big ticket items like kidneys, livers, and hearts aren’t the only things that can be extracted from you after death. A look inside the cadaver trade and its shadowy history.
Sep 28, 2017 • 32min
The Origin of Early Civilization
Early civilizations came about with the domestication of fire, plants, animals, and humans. James C. Scott gives us the history of these early states and the problems they faced.
