Art History
Join Journey Joe Mitchell as he explores fascinating tales from the art world. From hidden details in famous paintings to scandalous auction stories, this episode uncovers the colorful history behind some of the world's most famous masterpieces. Learn...
Join Journey Joe Mitchell as he explores fascinating tales from the art world. From hidden details in famous paintings to scandalous auction stories, this episode uncovers the colorful history behind some of the world's most famous masterpieces. Learn which famous artwork was accidentally used as a kitchen cutting board and discover why one painter refused to sell his work to royalty.
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0:03 Calarogus Shark Media Greeting's knowledge seekers. I'm journey Joe Mitchell. Question one. Which rock legend was born Charles Westover on this day in nineteen thirty four and what job was he working when he wrote his biggest hit about a girl named Sue? Question two? On this day in nineteen twenty two. What archaeologist first glimpsed gold through a small hole in an ancient doorway, leading him to make what famous understated remark? Question three? When Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City in nineteen forty two, which two stars notably didn't attend and why did one of them later regret it? Question four? In nineteen seventy six, what band played their final concert at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom serving their audience? What unprecedented pre show meal? Question five?
1:04 Which future US president served as a Georgia State Senator for the first time on this day in nineteen sixty three, arriving at the state House in what unusual vehicle? Ponder those questions and I'll be back with the answers. Welcome back, Let's reveal today's answers. Question one, asked which rock legend was born Charles Westover on this day in nineteen thirty four, and what job was he working when he wrote his biggest hit, about a girl named Sue. Answer. Del Shannon wrote Runaway while working as a carpet salesman in Michigan. His distinctive falsetto in the song was actually created by accident when his voice cracked during recording, but everyone loved it so much they kept it in. Question two asked, on this day in nineteen twenty two, what archaeologist first glimpsed gold through a small hole in an ancient doorway, leading him to make what famous understated remark? Answer? Howard Carter first peered into King Tut's tomb, and, when asked if he could see anything, replied, yes, wonderful things. He had spent nearly seven years searching the Valley of the Kings before making this discovery, while planning to give up his funding within weeks. Question three asked when Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City in nineteen forty two, which two stars notably didn't attend and why did one of them later regret it? Answer Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergmann both missed it. Bogart was filming in California, but Bergmann later said skipping the premiere was her biggest professional regret. After the film became a classic, the movie
2:35 was rushed to theaters to capitalize on the Allied invasion of North Africa. Question four asked in nineteen seventy six, what band played their final concert at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom serving their audience what unprecedented pre show meal? Answer? The band's last Waltz began with a full Thanksgiving dinner served to all five thousand attendees. Bill Graham's staff spent three days prepared, ring two hundred and twenty turkeys, marking the first time an entire audience was served to sit down dinner before a rock concert. Question five asked which future US president served as a Georgia State Senator for the first time on this day in nineteen sixty three, arriving at the state House in what unusual vehicle? Answer?
3:19 Jimmy Carter arrived in his peanut delivery truck. The former farmer had rushed straight from his warehouse, still wearing his work boots, making quite an impression on his first day. That concludes today's five daily trivia questions. I'm journey Joe Mitchell and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you tomorrow.
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