Admiral Gunther LutjensHitler on naval inspection tour of the “Deutschland,” in 1934.Crew of Bismarck on deck, its 15 inch guns visibleSpitfire reconnaissance photo near Bergen, Norway.Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait
Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind the Bismarck’s Fateful Voyage
Discover the untold story of Admiral Gunther Lutjens and the nine-day voyage of Nazi Germany’s most powerful battleship, the Bismarck. This bite-sized biography delves into the naval strategies, political tensions, and dramatic sea battles that led to one of World War II’s most epic maritime confrontations. From Hitler’s rearmament plans to the sinking of the HMS Hood, uncover the forgotten details of this pivotal moment in naval history.
Today, no more than thirty-seven paintings are attributed to Jan Vermeer. Still, he remains one of the greatest artists who ever lived.
Burial Marker for Vermeer, Oude Kirk, DelftThe Astronomer in the Altaussee salt mineTwo paintings at 2023 Rijksmuseum exhibitSt. PraxedesDiana and her CompanionsChrist in the House of Mary and MarthaThe ProcuressA Girl AsleepA Girl Reading a Letter by an Open Window, before restorationA Girl Reading a Letter, restoredCavalier and Young WomanThe MilkmaidThe Glass of WineGirl Interrupted in her MusicYoung Woman With A Wine GlassThe Little StreetView of Delft
This podcast explores the life and works of Dutch master Jan Vermeer. It delves into Vermeer’s enigmatic biography, his meticulous artistic process, and the rediscovery of his genius centuries after his death. The episode covers Vermeer’s early life in Delft, his marriage, and his struggle to support a large family through art and dealing. It traces the journey of several of Vermeer’s most famous paintings, including “The Milkmaid” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” through history and various collections. The podcast also touches on the impact of historical events like wars on the fate of Vermeer’s works and the artist’s enduring legacy in the art world.
0:00 Intro: Jan Vermeer’s enigmatic life and legacy
5:30 Vermeer’s early life and artistic beginnings
16:45 Vermeer’s artistic style and meticulous process
28:05 St. Praxedis: Vermeer’s earliest surviving work
33:45 The Procuress: Vermeer’s dramatic stylistic shift
39:20 A Girl Asleep: Symbolism in everyday scenes
44:55 The Milkmaid: Dutch appreciation for Vermeer
50:35 Landscapes: The Little Street and View of Delft
Today, no more than thirty-seven paintings are attributed to Jan Vermeer. Still, he remains one of the greatest artists who ever lived.
Young Woman With A Water PitcherWoman With a LuteThe Music LessonThe ConcertWoman in Blue Reading a letterWoman With a Pearl NecklaceWoman with a BalanceA Lady WritingMistress and MaidGirl With a Pearl EarringStudy of a Young WomanGirl With a Red HatGirl With a FluteThe Art of PaintingThe GeographerThe AstronomerThe LacemakerThe Love LetterA Lady Writing a Letter With Her MaidAllegory of the Catholic FaithYoung Woman Standing a VirginalYoung Woman Seated at a VirginalThe Guitar PlayerYoung Woman Seated at a Virginal (Leiden Collection)
Arrested for selling secrets to the Russians, their incarceration and Christopher Boyce’s subsequent escape from a Federal prison was headline news.  Ultimately, the Falcon and the Snowman spent decades behind bars.
Christopher Boyce, Leavenworth PrisonChristopher Boyce on Australian 60 MinutesChristopher Boyce, after his rearrest in the state of Washington.Timothy Hutton, who played Boyce in “The Falcon and the Snowman.”Sean Penn, who played Daulton Lee in the “The Falcon and the Snowman.”
Arrested for selling secrets to the Russians, their incarceration and Christopher Boyce’s subsequent escape from a Federal prison was headline news. Â Ultimately, the Falcon and the Snowman spent decades behind bars.
Christopher Boyce, testifying before Congress, 1985Australian Prime Minister Gough WhitlamKathleen “Cait” Mills Boyce, 2003Recent photo of Boyce in OregonCait and Chris Boyce on CNN, 2014
Theodore Roosevelt: Nobel Laureate, Medal of Honor Winner, Political Progressive, Executor of the Panama Canal, Best Selling Author, Conservationist and always the Man in the Arena.
Theodore Roosevelt as a young manCampaign literature, 1900Leon Czolgosz, McKinley assassinRoosevelt ranch house, South DakotaRoosevelt’s first wife, AliceRoosevelt’s second wife, EdithRoosevelt with his familyRoosevelt in Rough Rider uniformRoosevelt, in store bought frontier wardrobe with Tiffany silver knife
Theodore Roosevelt: Nobel Laureate, Medal of Honor Winner, Political Progressive, Executor of the Panama Canal, Best Selling Author, Conservationist and always the Man in the Arena.
Theodore Roosevelt Home known as Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, NYRoosevelt speaking in 1910Roosevelt in safari garb in AfricaPhoto from the book African Game TrailsRoosevelt visiting CambridgeRoosevelt assassin, John Schrank, under arrestMount RushmoreTheodore Roosevelt Grave, Oyster Bay, Long Island
