Baroque Bitches Christmas Special! Happy Saturnalia / History of Santa Claus

Baroque Bitches Christmas Special! Happy Saturnalia / History of Santa Claus

Author: Baroque Bs December 20, 2023 Duration: 59:04
Ever wonder why we bring trees from the outside into the inside? Or maybe you're tired of that weird pervy person at the Christmas party chasing you around with mistletoe... come dive into the origins of Christmas, who the hell is Santa Claus, and the imagery of the season for this merry episode filled with cheer, drunken caroling, and murder-solving saints. Merry Saturnalia from us to you!As always with love,The Baroque Bitches! 

Ever feel like the hallowed halls of art history could use a bit more gossip and a lot less pretension? That’s exactly the space Baroque B*tches-An Art History Gossip Podcast occupies. Hosted by the Baroque Bs, this series operates on a deliciously simple premise: the art is high brow, but the tea is decidedly low brow. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about the stunning works as they are about the scandalous, juicy drama that swirled around the artists who made them. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a lively, accessible conversation that reminds everyone that these iconic figures were complex, messy, and fascinating people. You’ll hear deep dives into the personal lives and professional rivalries of your favorite painters and sculptors, all served with a side of steeping hot tea. The tone is light, engaging, and intentionally welcoming, breaking down barriers to make art history feel immediate and wildly entertaining. New episodes arrive every Wednesday, offering a regular dose of learning and laughter. By focusing on the stories behind the masterpieces, this podcast connects the dots between the canvas and the very human impulses that created it. It’s a celebration of art’s enduring power, told through the lens of the gossip that, in many ways, shaped its course.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 76

Baroque B*tches - An Art History Gossip Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Peggy Guggenheim and the Removable PENIS! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:06
Come along for this WILD ride as we tell the story of a tragic heiress forever captivated by ART! There will be removable dicks, lots of lovers, and scandal scandal scandal!Love you!Xoxo - The Baroque B's
Caravaggio: Tries to Cut a Guy’s Dick Off, Misses and MURDERS! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:11
Join us as we travel to 17th Century Rome to deep dive into the HOT JUICY GOSS surrounding Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio! Come find out about how prostitutes ended up in paintings that priests were pa…
Louis XIV: Slay and Obey - the Sun King and the Cult of Versailles! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:27
What’s that smell? It’s our first episode! Come find out why all this art was surrounded by stank, how you could die for the love of mirrors, and the art of compliments in this hot juicy rumory episode!Love you!Xoxo - Ba…