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Arthinkal Biographies and Essays

Jordan Anthonyarthinkal.com
This podcast aims to provide brief biographies of famous and influential personalities from all walks of life and essays on interesting subjects like literature, music, art, history, philosophy, politics, law, and social issues. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Website: https://arthinkal.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_

Episodes

Episode 117 - Iconic Artwork: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

In this episode, we shall discuss one of the greatest and most iconic artworks in art history, The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh . If you would like to read this article, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/iconic-artwork-the-starry-night-by-vincent-van-gogh/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

May 22, 20239 minEp. 117

Episode 116 - Raphael: A Brief Biography

This episode is about the Italian painter and architect Raphael . In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the artist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/raphael-a-brief-biography-1483-1520/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co...

May 15, 202313 minEp. 116

Episode 115 - Niccolò Paganini: The Devil’s Violinist

This episode is about Italian violinist Niccolò Paganini. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the violinist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential violinists and composers of all time. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-niccolo-paganini-the-devils-violinist/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Book...

May 07, 202313 minEp. 115

Episode 114 - O. Henry: A Brief Biography

This episode is about American writer O. Henry. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the writer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential short story writers of all time. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/o-henry-a-brief-biography-1862-1910/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on A...

Apr 30, 202315 minEp. 114

Episode 113 - The Tragic Life of Alfred Dreyfus

This episode is about French artillery officer Alfred Dreyfus. In this episode, you will learn about the life of Alfred Dreyfus and the infamous Dreyfus Affair that has gone on to define his life for eternity. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-tragic-life-of-alfred-dreyfus/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazon: https:...

Apr 23, 202314 minEp. 113

Episode 112 - Emile Zola: Pioneer of Literary Naturalism

This episode is about French writer Emile Zola. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the writer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential writers of French literature. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/emile-zola-a-brief-biography-1840-1902/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Ama...

Apr 16, 202315 minEp. 112

Episode 111 - Edvard Munch and The Scream

This episode is a brief essay on Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the artist who painted one of the most famous and iconic paintings in art history. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-edvard-munch-and-the-scream/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazo...

Apr 09, 202319 minEp. 111

Episode 110 - The Exodus of Indians from Uganda

This episode is on the expulsion and exile of Indians from Uganda during the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-exodus-of-indians-from-uganda/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Apr 01, 202312 minEp. 110

Episode 109 - Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis

This episode is a brief essay on the history of the refugee crisis in Venezuela. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-venezuelas-refugee-crisis/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_⁠...

Mar 26, 202317 minEp. 109

Episode 108 - Turkey’s Refugee Crisis

This episode is a brief essay on the history of the refugee crisis in Turkey. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-turkeys-refugee-crisis/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_⁠...

Mar 19, 202312 minEp. 108

Episode 107 - John Steinbeck: A Brief Biography

This episode is about American writer John Steinbeck. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the writer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential writers of 20th-century American literature. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/john-steinbeck-a-brief-biography-1902-1968/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com...

Mar 12, 202320 minEp. 107

Episode 106 - The Class System of Tibet

This episode is a brief essay on the class/caste system that existed in Tibetan society. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/the-class-system-of-tibet/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Mar 05, 202310 minEp. 106

Episode 105 - The Curse of Untouchability: The Cagots of France

This episode is a brief essay on the concept of Untouchability in France. In this episode, you will learn about the meaning, origin, and history of the social evil of untouchability in France. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/the-cagots-of-france/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 28, 202315 minEp. 105

Episode 104 - The Curse of Untouchability: The Baekjeong of Korea

This episode is a brief essay on the concept of Untouchability in Korea. In this episode, you will learn about the meaning, origin, and history of the social evil of untouchability in Korea. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-curse-of-untouchability-the-baekjeong-of-korea/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co...

Feb 26, 202312 minEp. 104

Episode 103 - The Curse of Untouchability: The Dalits of India

This episode is a brief essay on the concept of Untouchability in India. In this episode, you will learn about the meaning, origin, and history of the social evil of untouchability in India. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-curse-of-untouchability-the-dalits-of-india/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazo...

Feb 25, 202316 minEp. 103

Episode 102 - The Influence of Montesquieu

This episode is a brief essay on the French political philosopher Montesquieu, whose writings have influenced constitutions and political philosophies across the world, including the U.K. and the American colonies. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-influence-of-montesquieu/ Website: https://arthinkal.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 24, 202315 minEp. 102

Episode 101 - The Mystery of Stonehenge

This episode is a brief essay on the famous prehistoric monument Stonehenge. In this episode, you will learn about the monument that is often regarded as one of the greatest and most mysterious wonders of the world. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-mystery-of-stonehenge/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books on Amazon: https://...

Feb 23, 202320 minEp. 101

Episode 100 - Alex Haley: A Brief Biography

This episode is about American writer and journalist Alex Haley. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the writer who is widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential American writers, who helped to raise public awareness of African-American history through his acclaimed novel, Roots: The Saga of an American Family . If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/alex-haley-a-brief-biography-1921-...

Feb 22, 202317 minEp. 100

Episode 99 - Robert Johnson: A Brief Biography

This episode is about American blues musician and singer-songwriter Robert Johnson. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the musician who is widely regarded as a master of the blues and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/robert-johnson-a-brief-biography-1911-1938/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis:...

Feb 21, 202319 minEp. 99

Episode 98 - Kahlil Gibran: A Brief Biography

This episode is about Lebanese-American poet, writer, and visual artist Kahlil Gibran. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the man who is best known for his bestselling book The Prophet and is often considered the single most important influence on Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of the 20th century. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/kahlil-gibran-a-brief-biography-1883-1931/ Webs...

Feb 20, 202320 minEp. 98

Episode 97 - On Jiddu Krishnamurti

This episode is a brief essay on Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti. In this episode, you will learn about the man who is regarded as one of the most important and influential philosophers and spiritual teachers to come out of India in recent history. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-jiddu-krishnamurti/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books...

Feb 19, 202321 minEp. 97

Episode 96 - Malcolm X: A Brief Biography

This episode is about American human rights and political activist Malcolm X. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the man who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential African-Americans in history. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/malcolm-x-a-brief-biography-1925-1965/ Website: https://arthinkal.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 18, 202325 minEp. 96

Episode 95 - On Archimedes and His Legacy

This episode is a brief essay on the Greek mathematician, physicist, astronomer, inventor, and engineer Archimedes. In this episode, you will learn about the man who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential mathematicians of all time. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-archimedes-and-his-legacy/ Website: https://arthinkal.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 17, 202316 minEp. 95

Episode 94 - Aretha Franklin: A Brief Biography

This episode is about American singer Aretha Franklin. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the woman who is widely regarded as the Queen of Soul . If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/aretha-franklin-a-brief-biography-1942-2018/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 16, 202318 minEp. 94

Episode 93 - Claude Monet: A Brief Biography

This episode is about French artist Claude Monet. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the artist who was one of the founders of Impressionism and one of the most influential artists of the late 19th century. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/claude-monet-a-brief-biography-1840-1926/ Website: https://arthinkal.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 15, 202324 minEp. 93

Episode 92 - Paulo Coelho and The Alchemist

This episode is a brief essay on Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho and his famous novel The Alchemist . If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-paulo-coelho-and-the-alchemist/ Website: https://arthinkal.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arthinkal_...

Feb 14, 202313 minEp. 92

Episode 91 - Vasco da Gama and his Tainted Legacy

This episode is a brief essay on Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the man who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most celebrated explorers of the Age of Discovery. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-vasco-da-gama-and-his-tainted-legacy/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Book...

Feb 13, 202323 minEp. 91

Episode 90 - E.B. White and his Influence on Children’s Literature

This episode is a brief essay on American writer E.B. White. In this episode, you will learn about the writer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of children’s literature. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-e-b-white-and-his-influence-on-childrens-literature/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: ⁠https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www....

Feb 12, 202312 minEp. 90

Episode 89 - Diego Rivera: A Brief Biography

This episode is about Mexican artist Diego Rivera. In this episode, you will learn about the life and legacy of the artist who was a pioneer of the mural movement in Mexican and international art. If you would like to read this biography, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/diego-rivera-a-brief-biography-1886-1957/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/a...

Feb 11, 202314 minEp. 89

Episode 88 - On the Code of Hammurabi

This episode is a brief essay on the Code of Hammurabi . In this episode, you will learn about what the Code of Hammurabi actually is, what are its contents, what was its purpose, and why is it significant. If you would like to read this essay, please visit my website through this link: https://arthinkal.com/on-the-code-of-hammurabi/ Subscribe to my newsletter to receive all posts in your inbox on a weekly basis: https://arthinkal.substack.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/arth...

Feb 10, 202316 minEp. 88
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