EPISODE · Jan 25, 2021 · 27 MIN
Bodies Under the Church
from Celebrate Creativity · host George Bartley
Send us Fan Maila very short look at the history of the early Episcopal Church in America the Richmond Theatre Fire of 1811 some of our country’s earliest architects All leading up to the return of the ghost of Mr. Poe and a brief examination of Mr. Poe’s relationship to religion while he was growing up.What happens when two architects (unknown to each other) are chosen to design the same church? Hint: Start with “awkward”Learn why the first house of worship that Poe attended had “bodies under the church.”Is Poe a “spokesman for those dwelling in the shadow” and marginalized individuals?Video of Monumental Episcopal Church (where Poe attended church as a child)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qLH2KYgRH8Cover Art: Robert Mills, ArchitectSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.
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Send us Fan Mail a very short look at the history of the early Episcopal Church in America the Richmond Theatre Fire of 1811 some of our country’s earliest architects All leading up to the return of the ghost of Mr. Poe and a brief examination of Mr. Poe’s relationship to religion while he was growing up. What happens when two architects (unknown to each other) are chosen to design the same church? Hint: Start with “awkward”Learn why the first house of worship that ...
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