Yuri Grigorovich, a revered and sometimes divisive figure in the history of the Bolshoi Ballet. As a leading choreographer of the 20th century, he played a pivotal role in shaping a bold, contemporary vision for Russian ballet.Image Credit: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joseph Nye - The creator of 'soft power'
Joseph Nye, coined the two word phrase: “soft power” as a way of encapsulating a new way to see US foreign policy - a path through influence rather than military force and it became a catch phrase for many nations to rethink their place in the world.Image Credit: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Karen Durbin - feminist journalist
Karen Durbin championed feminism, free expression, and sharp writing. A defining voice at New York's The Village Voice and its second female editor-in-chief.Image: SYLVIA PLACHY/COURTESY BARNARD COLLEGE ARCHIVE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Thomas - founder of Pere Ubu
The uncompromising frontman of Pere Ubu, the art-punk band whose experimental sound left a lasting mark on modern music - inspiring generations of artists to take risks and push boundaries.Photo credit: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre was one of the most outspoken accusers of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his former girlfriend. She alleged they trafficked her to the Duke of York when she was 17, a claim Prince Andrew has always denied. Following her death aged 41, her family have described her as a "fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking".Warning: This episode of Your History contains references to sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in. These are fascinating stories based on the daily obituaries in The Times offering remarkable insights about contemporary history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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