Best Virtual Gallery Podcasts (2024)

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ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City's Galleries and Art Fairs 18:55

31m ago18:55

18:55

Join us on an ALL-NEW episode as we take a Virtual Vacation to Mexico City! Today, we'll delve into the vibrant world of contemporary art-- from renowned galleries to innovative art fairs, we'll guide you through the city's bustling art scene. In Today's Episode: 🏙️ **Exploring Galleries:** - Discover Galería OMR, a longstanding player in Mexico Ci…

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A Journey Through Viking York 57:05

10d ago57:05

57:05

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking chacters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen’s Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York…

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ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City's Museums 16:00

23d ago16:00

16:00

🎙️ **ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City Museums** Get ready for an art-filled adventure in Mexico City! Join us in an ALL-NEW podcast series as we explore the cultural treasures of this vibrant capital. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, we'll take you on a journey through the city's most iconic museums. 🖼️ **Highlights:** -…

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Runes and Remedies: Exploring Viking Medicine 49:30

26d ago49:30

49:30

Join Miranda and Max as they delve into the fascinating world of Viking medicine, exploring remedies for ailments ranging from joint pain to the fear of being struck by lightning. Delving into ancient texts like the Lacnunga Manuscript, Bald's Leechbook, and The Old English Herbarium, we uncover the remedies that were available to people a thousand…

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Corona Del Mar State Beach, California (USA) 17:51

9d ago17:51

17:51

Today Andrew is taking Mags to Carona Del Mar in Newport Beach California. They talk about finding our emotional home, a place where we can realign with ourselves away from the demands of the world. "This was my sanctuary. This is where I was able to get away anytime I was stressed out. Anytime I was going through whatever, fights with girlfriends …

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ArtCurious + Like Minds Travel: Join us in Venice! 34:30

14d ago34:30

34:30

SURPRISE! We’re back with you for some bonus episodes of ArtCurious this spring! First up: we’re thrilled to announce an all-new tour this September with Like Minds Travel. Today on the show, we’re welcoming LMT’s Laura Hart to chat about group travel: how she puts together these incredible, special excursions, making friends all over the world, an…

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156: Creative Ways to Use Timelines as an Active Learning Strategy 24:08

2M ago24:08

24:08

In episode 156 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt shares different ways you can use timelines to break up your lectures. Timelines can be used to help students organize information, enhance critical thinking skills, and assess learning. Learn the 7 benefits of using timelines as an active learning strategy and why you might want t…

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Runonlaulajan Pirtti in Ilomantsi (FIN) with Trine Daimi Kalliomäki 18:14

29d ago18:14

18:14

Joining us on Conversational Cuppa is Trine Daimi Kalliomäki. She is taking us to Runonlaulajan pirtti, The Bard's House, in Ilomantsi Finland. We talk about the history of Finland and how it has been a place where the West and the East meet. You won't hear much of Andrew and Mags in this episode because we were both transfixed by everything Trine …

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Viking Bestiary: Dwarfs in Norse Myths and Sagas 45:35

29d ago45:35

45:35

In the latest episode in our Viking Bestiary series, we're shifting our focus from the enchanting world of Elves (who we spoke about a few episodes ago) to the realm of Dwarfs. Join us as we delve deep into the Norse sagas, exploring the multifaceted nature of these diminutive yet formidable beings. Dwarfs in Norse mythology are far more than just …

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Episode 155: Using Scenario Development and Case Studies to Make Learning Real and Relevant 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

In episode 155 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I’m excited to welcome Colin May to the show! Colin is here to discuss how you can use scenarios and case studies in your course to make learning real, practical, and relevant. Scenarios and cases are great ways to bring the course material to life for your students, leverage their experience, encoura…

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Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott (UK) with Jacqui Hoitingh 16:18

1M ago16:18

16:18

Joining us on Conversational Cuppa is Jacqui Hoitingh. Jacqui lives in the Netherlands with her husband and twin boys, but today she takes us to the Scottish Borders where she is from originally and shares the location where she will be hosting her Art 'n Soul retreats this year: the home of Sir Walter Scott. "He's actually one of the most successf…

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154: Bonus Episode! Inside of the 2024 Lecture Breakers Virtual Summer Conference 18:56

2M ago18:56

18:56

In this bonus episode, you'll get an inside look at the 2024 Lecture Breakers Virtual Summer Conference! Who are the speakers? What are the live video session topics? What's the private podcast and who are the featured guests? Learn more and register today! LectureBreakersConference.com Get the Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB154…

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153: Alternative Assessment in Intro and Gen Ed Courses 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

In episode 153 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Stephanie Kratz joins us to discuss how she is transforming assessment and grading in her introductory and general education courses. She wants to focus on students’ learning, not just a number or letter grade. But what does this look like? How does it work? Stephanie takes us into her journey using a…

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152: Using Podcasts to Bring "Real World" Conversations to the Classroom 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

In episode 152, our guest is Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek. She conducts interviews with experts, turns those conversations into a podcast, and then integrates the podcast into her courses in some very creative ways so she can bring "real world" conversations into the classroom. She has found a way to break up lectures and combine active learning expe…

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151: Alternative Grading: What Does “Grading for Growth” Look Like in a Graduate Course? 40:08

3M ago40:08

40:08

In episode 151 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Samantha Scripture gives us a glimpse inside one of her graduate courses where she is using alternative grading approaches known as "grading for growth." In this episode, Samantha shares what works, what hasn’t worked, what the challenges are, and where she is on this journey to move towards a dif…

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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Shoes, Sheaths, and Silk 35:59

3M ago35:59

35:59

Join Miranda and Max as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing a display case filled with some smaller and more ornate personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out: JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Th…

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150: Becoming a Better College Teacher: Insights from a 50-Year Teaching Career 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

In episode 150 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Joe Hoyle to the show. Joe has been teaching since 1971! It’s an honor to have him with us today as he shares a little about his journey and how he transformed his own lectures when he realized things just weren’t working the way he’d hoped. We also discuss his new book Tran…

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149: Designing Lectures to Encourage Students to Move from Passive Consumers to Active Participants 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

In episode 149 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Micheal Strawser shares his journey moving from the more traditional lecture model to thinking about his lectures as workshops and coaching sessions. In the first part of our conversation, Micheal focuses on his experience and what shifted his approach to teaching. In the second part, he takes us …

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Mythical Mischief Revisited:Loki and the Golden Apples 33:07

3M ago33:07

33:07

Thank you all who partook in JORVIK Viking Festival 2024, whether in person or online! We had so much fun that we need a small hiatus to recover, so this week we'll take a look back at a saga from last year: Gather 'round once more, dear listeners, as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast revisits the legendary tale of Loki and the Golden Apples in an e…

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Litzelstetten (GER) with Louisa Stewart 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

Joining us on Conversational Cuppa is Louisa Stewart. Louisa is originally from Australia and currently lives a town over from Mags in Leiden, the Netherlands. Today however she is taking us to Litzelstetten in Germany where she first lived on the European continent. We talk about language barriers, cultural differences and how they transform a per…

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The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Herefordshire Hoard 35:12

4M ago35:12

35:12

Discovered by metal detectorists near Leominster in 2015, the Herefordshire Hoard consists of silver coins, gold jewellery and a single silver ingot. It was buried between AD 870 and AD 879 and is likely connected with the presence of the Viking ‘Great Army’ in the Kingdom of Mercia during that period. The Hoard reveals new information about politi…

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Hirado, Nagasaki (JPN) with Remco Vrolijk 24:23

3M ago24:23

24:23

Joining us on Conversational Cuppa is Mags' friend Remco Vrolijk who takes us to his home in Hirado, Japan. We talk about the old geisha house he bought and is renovating with traditional materials and techniques. "From the top of my house, you look out over the over the bay. They have dinners and parties and things like that, then the geisha would…

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North York, Toronto (CAN) with Cathy Nesbitt 18:14

4M ago18:14

18:14

Our friend Cathy Nesbitt takes us back to the street she grew up on in North York Ontario. We compare travelling and commuting between then and now and also between Europe and North America and how much bigger our world has become since then. "This is a great souvenir looking at this picture. I had a really good childhood, I think At the end of the…

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Viking Bestiary: Elves in Norse Myths and Sagas 45:13

5M ago45:13

45:13

Explore the captivating world of Elves in Norse mythology, from mischievous folklore creatures to epic, magical beings. We are again joined by Max, a JORVIK Viking Centre veteran, as we navigate through Old Norse literature, wading through the complexities of Alfheim, Elf-Women, and confusing Elven connections with gods and warriors. We delve into …

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Cracking Kennings and Confounding Riddles: Viking and Anglo-Saxon Wordplay 49:24

5M ago49:24

49:24

Join us this New Year's Day for an intriguing exploration of Viking riddles! Today were joined by Max, a seasoned JORVIK Viking, who unveils the world of Viking riddles, from clever kennings to the downright silly. Explore the artistry of kennings in Viking poetry and dive into the Saga of Hervor and Heithrek, where "Gestumblindi's" (read: Odin in …

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow (UK) 16:12

5M ago16:12

16:12

Today Mags is taking us to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, one of her favourite places in Glasgow, where she first moved as a student and lived for about 6 years in total. "It's a vibe for sure. I have a little bit of a love-hate thing going on with Glasgow, to be honest. I love it. I absolutely love it. And I also am not sure that I could live there …

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Language & Perspective 18:19

5M ago18:19

18:19

In this episode, we didn't go to a place. Instead, we spoke about language learning and how different languages can provide us with different perspectives and registers when it comes to our communication. "I just spoke English, all the time from then onwards. So for the last 20 years, my main language has been English. And it's also the period in m…

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The Tale of Audun and the Polar Bear 23:26

6M ago23:26

23:26

In the spirit of the season, we're taking a short break for Christmas, but fear not – we have a special treat for you. Join us for a nostalgic revisit of one of our favourite episodes: "The Tale of Audun and the Polar Bear", formerly titled "Troll the Ancient Yuletide Carol: Viking Yule." Our resident skald, Lucas , weaves a tale of adventure as a …

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Episode 148: How to Use Tic Tac Toe Bingo to Assess Learning 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

In episode 148 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt explains how to use a Tic Tac Toe Bingo game to engage students and assess learning. This is a fun activity that can be adapted to any size class. It allows students to work together, encourages students to assess their learning, and helps you determine where students need addition…

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Episode #119: Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful 16:30

5M ago16:30

16:30

Today, it’s a very special episode of ArtCurious— and a big ol’ thank you, to you. If you’d like to donate to ArtCurious, please feel free to do so here. Episode Credits: Production and Editing by Kaboonki. Theme music by Alex Davis. Additional music by Storyblocks. Logo by Vaulted.co. ArtCurious is sponsored by Anchorlight, an interdisciplinary cr…

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Egebjerg Skov (DK) 16:37

6M ago16:37

16:37

Today Mags is taking us to Egebjerg Skov, a forest in Denmark that she spent many hours exploring as an exchange student. We talk about Waldeinsamkeit, which is a German word that describes the transformational power of being alone amongst the trees. "It was a habit that grew out of a need to process and just the activity of walking but especially …

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Turfmarkt, The Hague (NL) 17:00

6M ago17:00

17:00

Today, Andrew is taking us to Turfmarkt in The Hague, where his Dutch adventure started. We talk about the moment when it first hits you that 'you are not in Kansas anymore' and how impactful it is to live abroad for a few months. "I walked from this spot right here, leaving Den Haag Centraal to the Student Hotel. I wish I would have timed it bette…

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147: How to Use the Gallery Walk to Engage Students and Improve Learning 21:41

6M ago21:41

21:41

In episode 147 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt explains how you can use the gallery walk as an active learning strategy to engage students and improve learning. The gallery walk combines physical movement, small group discussions, and activities that encourage students to solve problems, share ideas, and think creatively and cr…

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Ragnarok Unveiled: Twilight of the Gods 27:00

6M ago27:00

27:00

It's getting cold, and dark, which means its the perfect time to talk about Ragnarok - the coldest and darkest story of all! In this episode, we journey deep into the heart of Norse mythology to unravel the legendary tale of Ragnarok – the Twilight of the Gods. What lead to Ragnarok, and is it avoidable? From imprisonment of Loki's children to the …

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146: Audio Ideas! 10 Creative Ways to Use Audio in Your Courses 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

In episode 146 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt shares 10 creative ways you can use audio in your courses to engage students and improve learning. She shares findings from scholarly articles and explains how an audio-enhanced learning taxonomy can give you new ideas for mixing things up mix things up and offering a variety of ef…

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145: How to Use the Pass the Problem Activity to Engage Students and Improve Learning 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

In episode 145 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt discusses how you can use the Pass-the-Problem active learning strategy in your courses. This activity can be used to encourage collaboration, address current issues and problems in your discipline, promote critical thinking skills, and enhance problem-solving skills. You can adapt…

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A Journey to Ad Gefrin with the Anglo-Saxons 22:08

6M ago22:08

22:08

As some of you may know, the Vikings we celebrate and teach people about were Anglo-Scandinavians, meaning they were part Norse and part Anglo-Saxon. In this episode we get hear more about the Anglo-Saxons who populated the area known as Northumbria before the Vikings arrived. Come along as we embark on a compelling exploration of Ad Gefrin, an Ang…

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144: 10 Ways to Use Infographics to Engage Students and Assess Learning 20:23

7M ago20:23

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In episode 144, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt shares 10 ways you can use infographics to engage students and improve learning. You can use infographics as both an active learning strategy and as an assessment strategy. You can also use them in any course format including on-site, face-to-face, blended, and online. Get your free resource for this episode! bar…

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Author Interview: Joanna Moorhead's "Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington" 39:09

7M ago39:09

39:09

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed recently with expat and author Joanna Moorhead about her fantastic new biography, Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington. The British-born artist and writer Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) is one of the…

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143: Enhance Critical Thinking Skills with the Six Thinking Hats Activity 26:59

7M ago26:59

26:59

In episode 143 of the Lecture Breakers Podcast, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt kicks off season 6 with an active learning strategy you can use to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's called the Six Thinking Hats, and it can be used in your lessons, workshops, and other learning environments. Barbi shares 10 ways you can adapt this activi…

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Amleth: The Viking Saga Behind Hamlet and The Northman 45:18

7M ago45:18

45:18

Get ready to set sail back in time with us this week as we revisit the captivating tale of Amleth, the inspiration behind Shakespeare's Hamlet and Robert Eggers's The Northman (2022). In this episode, Miranda and Lucas take you on a thrilling journey through the enigmatic world of Amleth, shedding new light on a story you thought you knew. Expect a…

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Author Interview: Jeannie Marshall's "All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel" 37:24

7M ago37:24

37:24

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed recently with expat and author Jeannie Marshall about her lovely book, All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel. What do we hope to get out of seeing a famous piece of art? Jeannie Marshall asked that q…

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The Hofvijver, The Hague (NL) 12:58

7M ago12:58

12:58

Today, Mags is taking us to her home town of The Hague, where she settled almost a decade ago after cutting ties with her family. We're talking about feeling grounded and rooted in a place and what Mags loves so much about her new home. "The Hague is the first place where I really feel like I put down some genuine roots" Join us at Hofvijver: https…

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Dam Square, Amsterdam (NL) 11:11

7M ago11:11

11:11

Today we are taking you to Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Andrew shares the first time he experienced the Dutch concept of Gezelligheid. "I'd heard the word from other people living in the Netherlands and the whole meaning and the feeling of gezellig and gezelligheid. But I hadn't felt it yet." Join us at Dam Square: https://maps.app.…

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Introducing Conversational Cuppa 4:32

7M ago4:32

4:32

Conversational Cuppa is a new podcast by friends and business partners Andrew Lopez (Lucem Partners) and Mags Thomson (House of Hives). We've both lived in different places, we're half a world away from each other, and we have these conversations about culture, geography and history and being a human being in this world, at this time. Our best conv…

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How to Train Your Ormr: Dragons in the Viking Age 37:01

7M ago37:01

37:01

Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of Viking dragons. Unlike the majestic winged fire-breathing dragons of modern fantasy, these creatures from Old Norse mythology are a diverse and enigmatic bunch. Miranda and Lucas discuss some of the best known examples of Dragons in the myths and Sagas (some of which have featured in recent episodes)…

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Author Interview: Patrick Bringley's "All the Beauty in the World" 31:22

8M ago31:22

31:22

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed earlier this summer with author Patrick Bringley, all about his fantastic book about his time as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His book, All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me,…

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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Brooches, Buckles and Blades 33:59

8M ago33:59

33:59

Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing a display case filled with some of the smaller personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out: The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Silverdal…

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Interview with a Special Guest: Jackson Crawford 35:13

8M ago35:13

35:13

Following a Saga-ful Summer, with the release of our multi-part Saga of the Volsungs and re-release the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok, we sit down to speak with one of the people who make Saga adaptations possible, Jackson Crawford. Jackson Crawford is an academic, translator and poet who specializes in Old Norse. He has a YouTube channel focused on Old …

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Episode #118: Modern Love--Marina Abramović and Ulay 33:21

9M ago33:21

33:21

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love. To…

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