Smithsonian Associates Unveiling the Mystique: How 'Beauty and the Beast' Continues to Enchant and Challenge Cultures Around the World
The Not Old - Better Show
Paul Vogelzang
4.7 • 107 Ratings
🗓️ 12 June 2024
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Smithsonian Associates Unveiling the Mystique: How 'Beauty and the Beast' Continues to Enchant and Challenge Cultures Around the World
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. on radio and podcast. I'm your host, and today we're embarking on a magical journey into one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time: "Beauty and the Beast." Joining us are folklore specialists and educators, Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, who will help us peel back the layers of this rich narrative to uncover its profound impact across cultures and epochs.
Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our website for dates and more details on their upcoming presentation, titled "Beauty and the Beast: A Tale As Old As Time."
"Beauty and the Beast" is a tale as old as time, weaving themes of love, transformation, and the true essence of beauty into its narrative fabric. But beyond its romantic veneer, this story offers deep insights into the societal and personal dynamics of its time. Today, Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman of Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic will explore how "Beauty and the Beast" challenges our perceptions of relationships and individual metamorphosis through its complex characters and intricate plot developments.
From its earliest iterations in folklore to its modern-day incarnations in film and literature, "Beauty and the Beast" has captivated audiences around the globe. We'll delve into how different cultures have interpreted and adapted the tale, reflecting unique societal norms and values. Our guests will also discuss the story's relevance in contemporary society—how it addresses current issues and continues to inspire and provoke thought among new generations.
So, stay tuned as we uncover the mysteries of this enchanting tale with the insightful guidance of Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, and discover why
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, |
| 0:06.5 | the show covering all things health, wellness, culture, and more. |
| 0:10.3 | The show for all of us who aren't old were better. |
| 0:13.0 | Each week we'll interview superstars, experts, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things, |
| 0:19.0 | all related to this wonderful experience of getting better, not just older. |
| 0:24.8 | Now here's your host, the award-winning Paul Vogel-ang. |
| 0:29.4 | Welcome to the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Smithsonian Associates interviews series on radio and |
| 0:33.8 | podcast I'm Paul Vogel saying and today we're embarking on a magical journey into one of the |
| 0:39.2 | most beloved fairy tales of all time beauty and the beast. |
| 0:43.0 | Joining us are folklore specialists and educators Smithsonian |
| 0:47.5 | associates Sarah Clito and Brittany Mormon their returning guests |
| 0:51.0 | their audience favorites I'm looking forward to talking to him again they're returning guests, they're audience favorites. |
| 0:52.5 | I'm looking forward to talking to them again. |
| 0:54.2 | They're gonna help us peel back the layers |
| 0:56.6 | of this rich narrative to uncover |
| 0:59.1 | the profound impact that beauty and the beast |
| 1:02.4 | has had across cultures and epochs. |
| 1:05.6 | So Smithsonian Associates, Sarah Clito and Brittany Worman will be appearing at Smithsonian |
| 1:11.5 | Associates coming up, so please check out our website for dates and more details on their upcoming presentation titled Beauty and the Beast a tale as old as time. |
| 1:22.0 | Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time. Beauty and the beast is a tale as old as time, it weaves themes of love, |
| 1:25.6 | transformation, and the true essence of beauty into its narrative fabric, but beyond its romantic veneer, the story offers deep insights into societal and personal dynamics of its time. |
| 1:41.0 | Today, Smithsonian Associates, Sarah Clito and Brittany Warman of the Carter |
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