At age 42, a nun named Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) decided to heed the command—which she believed came from God—to write down that which she saw and heard. It just so happened that what she saw and heard were visions from Heaven, containing extraordinary sights and sounds that would capture the attention of Popes and Emperors alike for centuries to come.Today's artwork: Hildegard von Bingen, Self-Portrait frontispiece from Scivias (1142-1152). Ink on parchment. Wiesbaden State Library.______New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch!Listen to me on Lady Audaci-TEA: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1kCo5dxGUjDlrSy02P80Ek">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lady-audaci-tea/id1685093110">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://mattaoffact.substack.com/">Subscribe to my newsletter, The Fascinator.</a>Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_fact">https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_fact</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artofhistorypodcast/">@artofhistorypodcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@artofhistorypod?lang=en">@artofhistorypod</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@matta_of_fact?lang=en">@matta_of_fact</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Other Side: Women Artists and the Spirit World

Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok's favorite royal commentator.