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The Moth
Arts
Stories of Art
by HENI Talks
Today: #15 in Arts on our combined chart.
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Ranking history
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #8 | #10 |
About the show
Stories of Art brings together art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke to uncover the most inspiring and compelling stories from the history of art.
From the lives of the world’s greatest artists to the turning points that changed art, to the hidden histories of great masterpieces, James and Alastair are your guides to the extraordinary characters and fascinating stories that have shaped art history.
Full of insight, expert opinion and humour, Stories of Art is the ultimate deep dive into the history of art.
Latest episodes
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Hieronymus Bosch: The Garden of Earthly Delights
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Lee Miller: Witness to the Holocaust (Part 2)
September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minHow did Lee Miller find her way into Hitler's apartment on the day his death was announced? And did what she witness in the Nazi concentration camps change her forever? Join Alastair and James as they conclude the story of one of art…
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Lee Miller: The Supermodel Surrealist (Part 1)
September 14, 2026 · 58 minHow did Lee Miller transform herself from Jazz Age beauty to Surrealist photographer in 1930s Paris? And what lay behind her extraordinary capacity for reinvention? Join Alastair and James as they tell the first part of the remarkable…
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1066 and All That: The Bayeux Tapestry
September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minWhat does the Bayeux Tapestry tell us about the events of 1066? Did King Harold really get an arrow in the eye? And does the Tapestry really depict a bizarre medieval sex scandal? Join Alastair and James as they tell the story of Bayeux…
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Vincent van Gogh: Endgame in Auvers (Part 4)
August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minDid Vincent van Gogh intend to kill himself? How would his art have developed if he had lived even just a few months more? And what role did his sister-in-law, Jo van Gogh-Bonger, play in establishing his reputation? Join Alastair and…
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Vincent van Gogh: Disaster in Arles (Part 3)
August 24, 2026 · 56 minWhat led to Vincent van Gogh's breakdown in December 1888? What role did Paul Gauguin play in Vincent's mental health crisis? And just how much of his ear did Vincent cut off? Join Alastair and James as Stories of Art transforms into a…
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Vincent van Gogh: Becoming Vincent (Part 2)
August 17, 2026 · 56 minHow did Vincent van Gogh find his signature style? And what inspired him to create his famous sequence of Sunflowers paintings in 1888? Join Alastair and James in the second of four episodes charting the life and work of Vincent van Gogh…
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Vincent van Gogh: The Outcast (Part 1)
August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minWhy are the paintings of Vincent van Gogh so universally popular? And how close did Vincent come to being a preacher instead of an artist? Join Alastair and James in the first of four episodes charting the life and work of the man who has…