Norwegian Canning Museum | Stavanger, Norway

Norwegian Canning Museum | Stavanger, Norway Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of the Norwegian Canning Museum in Stavanger, Norway.

Explore the Sphinx | Giza, Egypt

Explore the Sphinx | Giza, Egypt Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a little tour of the Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza set to the music of Erik Satie. The mysterious Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are some of the most magnificent structures ever created so I thought that it might be an idea just to enjoy them through some videos that I recently filmed. My Cairo series should not be construed as a recommendation of anything other than the art from an aesthetic viewpoint. If you do decide to travel to Cairo, you should exercise extreme caution. If you decide to travel to the Pyramids you should almost certainly only do so

Tour inside the Pyramid | Egypt

Tour inside the Pyramid | Egypt Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a little tour inside the middle Pyramid at the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramid of Khafre is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre who ruled around 2550 BC. The mysterious Pyramids of Giza are some of the most magnificent structures ever created. There isn’t much I can add so I thought that it might be an idea just to enjoy them through some videos that I recently filmed. I’ve visited the Pyramids of Giza four times in my life and every time I’ve been I’ve taken my time to take in

Olympic Stadium | Munich, Germany

Olympic Stadium | Munich, Germany Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of the Munich Olympic Stadium and a very short peak into The BMW Museum both in Munich, Germany. The Munich Olympic stadium was a highlight of Munich for me. The stadium broke ground in 1968 and is such a unique design. A quick incredible story from the stadium which you will see a little of in today’s video. The 1972 Summer Olympic Games were held in Munich, Germany, where a young German girl called Silvia Sommerlath was working as a VIP interpreter and host. Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden travelled to Germany to support the Swedish athletes. He

Palace of Culture and Science & the Polish Army Museum | Warsaw, Poland

Palace of Culture and Science & the Polish Army Museum | Warsaw, Poland Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of the Polish Army Museum and the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland. The Palace of Culture and Science is the 6th-tallest building in the European Union and was constructed in 1955. The building was originally known as Joseph Stalin’s Palace of Culture and Science but the destalinization of the building removed his dedication and name from the interior and exterior of this imposing building.

Granite Dish in the Berlin Lustgarten by Johann Erdmann Hummel

Granite Dish in the Berlin Lustgarten by Johann Erdmann Hummel Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of an 1831 oil on canvas painting at the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany called Granite Bowl in the Berlin Lustgarden by Johann Erdmann Hummel. I’m also going to take you to the granite bowl itself so you can compare today’s scene to that of 90 years ago.

Alesund Museum, Kube & Art Nouveau Centre | Alesund, Norway

Alesund Museum, Kube & Art Nouveau Centre | Alesund, Norway The Ålesund Museum, located in the picturesque city of Ålesund, Norway, is a cultural institution that offers a captivating journey through the region’s rich history and heritage. Housed in a beautifully preserved Art Nouveau building, the museum showcases a diverse collection of artifacts and exhibits that provide insight into the local culture and traditions. Founded in 1916, the Ålesund Museum has become a prominent destination for both locals and tourists seeking to delve into the fascinating past of this coastal city. The museum’s exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including maritime history, fishing traditions, and the unique architecture that defines Ålesund. Visitors can explore interactive displays, historical photographs, and authentic artifacts that bring the

Prague’s Musaion & Naprstek Museum of Asian, African, and American Cultures | Czech Republic

Prague’s Musaion & Naprstek Museum of Asian, African, and American Cultures | Czech Republic Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of the Musaion & the Naprstek Museum of Asian, African, and American Cultures in Prague, Czech Republic. The Musaion was built in 1831 by architect Heinrich Koch and is surrounded by the beautiful Kinský Gardens. The Naprstek Museum of Asian, African, and American Cultures was founded in 1874 at which time it became a cultural and educational centre of the Czech intelligentsia.