• What's it like to STUDY ART HISTORY?
    Jun 11 2024

    This week on the podcast, we’re switching things up! I’m answering your FAQ’s related to what it’s like to study art history. We’ll look at what you’ll learn in undergrad and grad school programs in art history. And some topics we’ll look at are:


    • What’s an art history thesis and will you write one?

    • What’s coursework like for an art history major?

    • How much and what kind of reading will there be while studying art history?

    • Do I need to learn a foreign language to study art history?

    • Is art history a difficult major?

    • What’s an art history thesis or capstone like?

    • Should I do unpaid or paid internships in the art history field?

    And more!
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    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

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    30 mins
  • The RAREST, MOST EXPENSIVE Wu-Tang Clan album!
    Jun 4 2024

    You can now listen to the rarest, most expensive Wu-Tang Clan album!

    Plus, we’re looking at how John Lennon’s guitar smashed auction records, how to stay overnight in a world-famous museum, and ancient Roman correspondence found in a pet cemetery.
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    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

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    30 mins
  • Curator arrested for smuggling 1,500+ scorpions in luggage!
    May 29 2024

    A man was detained in Turkey for trying to smuggle 1,500 scorpions and spiders out of the country!

    We’re also looking at how a portal between NYC and Dublin has reopened, the Doge doggy crossed the rainbow bridge, and how The Abraham Lincoln Museum may have bought a fake flag!

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    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

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    25 mins
  • Location of the Mona Lisa discovered?!
    May 20 2024

    The location of the Mona Lisa may finally have been identified! We’re also looking at a 17th century tile mystery and how AI is helping identify fake artworks on eBay!


    Welcome back to By Amara, the show where we look at some of the weird, strange, and just downright odd things in the art and history fields. I’m your host and personal curator, Amara Andrew.


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    31 mins
  • Why did Paleolithic people cut off their fingers?
    Feb 14 2024

    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

    This week, we're looking at:

    • Midjourney's list of artists used to train AI LEAKED,
    • Art sales PLUMMETED in 2023,
    • What entered the public domain in 2024?,
    • Why did Paleolithic people cut off their fingers?


    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!


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    36 mins
  • PANTONE Color of the Year Conspiracy!
    Dec 28 2023

    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

    This week, we're looking at:

    • Smallest Rembrandt paintings emerge from private collection,
    • Famous George Washington portrait for sale,
    • Pantone Color of the Year conspiracy,
    • And politician destroys Church of Satan holiday exhibit.


    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!


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    • https://patreon.com/amaraandrew

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    46 mins
  • Is there an EARLIER version of the MONA LISA?!
    Dec 5 2023

    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

    This week, we're looking at:

    • A 27,000 year old pyramid found?!,
    • A couple stiffed $200k at Wyeth painting auction,
    • And is there an earlier version of the Mona Lisa?


    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!


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    • https://patreon.com/amaraandrew

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    28 mins
  • Old Master painting SAVED from TRASH!
    Nov 26 2023

    By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and history.

    From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating fields.

    Join me as we navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara is the show for you.

    This week, we're looking at:

    • How an NFT party caused severe eye burns in attendees,
    • Rare stamp sells for $2 million,
    • And an Old Master painting saved from the trash!


    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!


    --- SUPPORT THE SHOW! ---
    • https://patreon.com/amaraandrew

    --- SPONSORS ---
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    39 mins