Arc De Triomphe Self-Guided Tourhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arc-de-triomphe-self-guided-tour--6268126enSociety & CultureCopyright William Clarkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eaf274c743a3155042d53e042c9db778.jpgArc De Triomphe Self-Guided Tourhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arc-de-triomphe-self-guided-tour--6268126Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:21:02 +0000William ClarkWilliam Clarkfeeds@spreaker.comThe complete self-guided audio tour of the Arc de Triomphe!cleanserialIntroductionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction--61062131
Show Notes]]>e3d4502d-4cd2-456f-af0f-3a121dc4a8acTue, 22 Aug 2023 16:04:00 +0000William ClarkIntroduction to your tour on the Arc de Triomphe! https://curiouscattours.com/arc-de-triomphe-audio-guide-notes/
Show Notes]]>291clean11bonusEpisode 1 - Napoleon's Visionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-napoleon-s-vision--61062135
Show Notes]]>15d2a876-5e62-4a07-9e4d-b657e932af58Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +0000William ClarkHow was the design agreed upon? Why do people think the arch could have been an elephant? Why was a huge wooden model constructed? These questions and more are explored in Chapter 1!Please note: This Chapter does not need to be listened to at the Arc...
Show Notes]]>906clean11fullChapter 2 - A Complicated Constructionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-2-a-complicated-construction--61062132
Show Notes]]>c9b64065-7cb7-4454-8215-d32181647f61Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:08:02 +0000William ClarkWhy did the Arc De Triomphe take 30 years to build? Why did so many Kings change the plans of the arch? How did (multiple!) revolutions impact the arch's construction? These questions and more are explored in Chapter 2....
Show Notes]]>694clean12fullChapter 3 - The Modern Heart of Parishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-3-the-modern-heart-of-paris--61062136
Show Notes]]>c5b7b936-a44a-4f19-81d8-2eb0fbee6223Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:08:11 +0000William ClarkWas the arch really the sight of an assassination attempt? How did the meaning of the monument change after World War One? Did someone really fly a plane through it? These questions and more are explored in Chapter 3!...
Show Notes]]>820clean13fullChapter 4 - The Statues of the Arc de Triomphe (Eastern Side)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-4-the-statues-of-the-arc-de-triomphe-eastern-side--61062137
Show Notes]]>765cbc61-a610-4772-bc78-6251ab26805aFri, 25 Aug 2023 16:08:30 +0000William ClarkThis chapter delves into the intricately carved statues adorning the eastern side of the Arc de Triomphe, depicting notable historical figures and allegorical representations that honor French achievements....
Show Notes]]>736clean4fullChapter 5 - The Battle Reliefs of the Arc de Triomphe (Eastern and Southern Sides)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-5-the-battle-reliefs-of-the-arc-de-triomphe-eastern-and-southern-sides--61062141
Show Notes]]>97746a60-f1af-400b-bb59-1be8b16ad507Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:47:00 +0000William ClarkExploring the eastern and southern sides, this chapter discusses the battle reliefs that showcase significant military events and victories from the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, offering a visual narrative of the nation's history....
Show Notes]]>709clean15fullChapter 6 - The Statues of the Arc de Triomphe (Western Side)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-6-the-statues-of-the-arc-de-triomphe-western-side--61062139
Show Notes]]>7d530c52-d9b5-47af-9134-ebe1a606eb2eFri, 25 Aug 2023 16:51:01 +0000William ClarkThis chapter spotlights the statues on the western side of the Arc de Triomphe, which commemorate the Resistance of 1814 and the Peace of 1815. It delves into the symbolic representations of these events and their significance in shaping French...
Show Notes]]>397clean16fullChapter 7 - The Battle Reliefs of the Arc de Triomphe (Western and Northern Sides)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-7-the-battle-reliefs-of-the-arc-de-triomphe-western-and-northern-sides--61062133
Show Notes]]>0700aadd-9fca-4542-ae75-1a186256240aFri, 25 Aug 2023 16:53:00 +0000William ClarkContinuing the exploration of battle reliefs, this chapter covers the western and northern sides, capturing crucial moments in French history through intricate sculptural storytelling. https://curiouscattours.com/arc-de-triomphe-audio-guide-notes/
Show Notes]]>482clean17fullChapter 8 - Heroes inscribed upon the interior archways (Northern Pillars)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-8-heroes-inscribed-upon-the-interior-archways-northern-pillars--61062134
Show Notes]]>1b0de979-69ae-41f2-8a78-b30f872b1d54Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:17:00 +0000William ClarkThis chapter discusses the heroes commemorated on the interior archways' northern pillars, highlighting the achievements of influential figures and underscoring the arch's role as a repository of national pride....
Show Notes]]>751clean18fullChapter 9 - The Tomb of the Unknown Soliderhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-9-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-solider--61062138
Show Notes]]>a1393848-7c7d-4889-8d22-ca847f8484ebTue, 29 Aug 2023 13:19:52 +0000William ClarkExploring a poignant feature of the Arc de Triomphe, this chapter delves into the history and significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a solemn tribute honoring the sacrifices of unidentified soldiers who fought for France....
Show Notes]]>343clean19fullChapter 10 - Heroes inscribed upon the interior archways (Southern Pillars)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chapter-10-heroes-inscribed-upon-the-interior-archways-southern-pillars--61062140
Show Notes]]>61937142-0946-46da-bdfb-0a213177ec7fTue, 29 Aug 2023 13:21:00 +0000William ClarkIn this chapter, we explore the southern pillars of the interior archways, revealing the names and contributions of heroic figures engraved within. These inscriptions pay tribute to individuals who left lasting imprints on France's cultural,...
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