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Beginning in the 18th century with the building of St. Petersburg - a 'window on the West' - and culminating with the challenges posed to Russian identity by the Soviet regime, Figes examines how writers, artists, and musicians grappled with the idea of Russia itself - its character, spiritual essence and destiny. He skillfully interweaves the great works - by Dostoevsky, Stravinsky, and Chagall - with folk embroidery, peasant songs, religious icons and all the customs of daily life, from food and drink to bathing habits to beliefs about the spirit world.

Welcome to the official podcast of Radio Euro1 – your ultimate destination for the best European hits! 🌍🎶In each episode, we take you beyond the radio stream. Discover exclusive artist spotlights, deep dives into the week's trending tracks, and special DJ sets you won't hear anywhere else. Whether you love modern Pop, high-energy Dance anthems, or the latest chart-toppers from across Europe, this is your backstage pass to the music world.Tune in to get the rhythm of Europe delivered straight to your headphones.Radio Euro1 – One Station, One Europe.Visit us live at: https://euro1....

House of the Dragon: A Fiery Tale of Power and Intrigue "House of the Dragon" is an epic fantasy television series that has captivated audiences worldwide, serving as a gripping prequel to the critically acclaimed "Game of Thrones." Based on George R.R. Martin's rich and detailed novel "Fire & Blood," the show takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey into the history of House Targaryen, exploring the pivotal events and complex dynamics that ultimately led to the infamous Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Set roughly 200 years before the events that unfolded in "Game of ...

Dance is a captivating form of expression that transcends language and culture, blending movement, rhythm, and emotion into a harmonious art. It can be graceful, powerful, intricate, or spontaneous, depending on the style and intention. Here’s a more detailed description:1. **Movement**: At its core, dance is about movement. It ranges from fluid motions that flow seamlessly from one to the next, to sharp, precise gestures that punctuate the rhythm.2. **Rhythm**: Dance is intimately connected to rhythm, whether it’s provided by music, percussion, or even silence. Dancers often synchronize ...

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DANCE! heißt der neue Tanz-Podcast in dem es um die schönste Nebensache der Welt gehen soll: das Tanzen! Mit wechselnden Gästen wird sich Moderator Rafael über alles mögliche rund um das Thema unterhalten. Aber es soll natürlich nicht nur um das eine gehen - auch die persönliche Geschichte der Gäste soll erzählt werden.

In this companion volume to The Discoverers, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel J. Boorstin brings to life more than three thousand years of human artistic achievement, examining painting, sculpture, architecture, theology, philosophy, history, poetry, drama, literature, dance, music, and film.

An exploration of the largely untapped Medial Woman archetype—the archetype within the psyche who beckons us to an inner journey of intuition—through signs, dreams, myth, and story. Medial Women dance in the dark and return to the light more whole than before. Unlock the hidden power within...

Through personal narratives and historical examples, Wirzba explores what sustains hope and why it so often seems absent from our vision of the future. The vitality of hope, he maintains, depends on a collective commitment to care for the physical world (its soils and waters, plants and animals, homes and neighborhoods) and to promote the moral, aesthetic, and spiritual ideals that affirm life as good, beautiful, and sacred.

Join professional dancer and filmmaker, Mia Tate, as she dives into the heart, humor, and why behind movement. Each episode of Why We Dance pulls you into the intimate world of a guest—dancers, artists, everyday inspirations—who’ve loved, healed, survived, reimagined, and thrived through dance and movement. From backstage confessions to living room breakthroughs, Mia blends soulful chats, wild stories, and unfiltered truth with people from every walk of life. Bold, tender, and pulsing with the primal heartbeat we all share, this podcast is an open invitation to feel the stories behind ...

The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike, updated for 2024 Left partially paralysed below the rib cage by polio, Anne Wafula Strike was forced to flee her native Kenyan village, moving across the country with her family. After overcoming additional...

A Syria-born dancer offers his deeply personal story of war, statelessness, and the pursuit of the art of dance in this inspirational memoir.

Scorpions' Dance by intelligence expert and investigative journalist Jefferson Morley reveals the Watergate scandal in a completely new light: as the culmination of a concealed, deadly power struggle between President Richard Nixon and CIA Director Richard Helms. After the Watergate burglary on June 17, 1972, Nixon was desperate to shut down the FBI's investigation. He sought Helms' support and asked that the CIA intervene—knowing that most of the Watergate burglars were retired CIA agents, contractors, or long-term assets. The two now circled each other like scorpions.

This audiobook explores how unexpected meetings with random people or "Plots" can have a positive influence on your life.

In this compelling new book, relying on original reporting from the most dangerous corners of Rio to the halls of power in Washington, DC, Dave Zirin examines how sports and politics are colliding in remarkable fashion in Brazil, opening up an international conversation on the culture, economics, and politics of sports.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A collection of the best Miami Herald columns from the New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me on burning issues like animal welfare, polluted rivers, and the broken criminal justice system. If you think the wildest, wackiest stories that Carl Hiaasen can...

La mitica dance revival.

Six episodes dedicated to the creative processes and the production of the performances by international choreographers with the Dance Well communities in each city of the project.Dance Well is a project supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Visit the official website: www.dancewell.eu

Welcome to Dance Unravelled, hosted by two dancers Jocelyn Magos (@jocymgs) and Leah Subijano (@layahmon). Join us as we unravel and discover our own truths about dance. In each episode, we chat through different socio-cultural topics, weave through its impact on dance, discuss how it provides meaning in our lives and how it has the power to change the world around us.

Everything society: from science and philosophy to politics and art. Cognitive scientists, philosophers, political scientists, anthropologists, and more sit down to make sense of the world.