Mary McGillivrayI'm following in the footsteps of the original tourists: the 18th century posh boys who participated in a travel tradition known as The Grand Tour. This series will take me to Paris, across the Swiss Alps and down through Italy, where I will discover the 18th century tourist hotspots and hopefully come out the other end more cultured.
The Original Gap Year | Grand TourMary McGillivray2023-08-11 | I'm following in the footsteps of the original tourists: the 18th century posh boys who participated in a travel tradition known as The Grand Tour. This series will take me to Paris, across the Swiss Alps and down through Italy, where I will discover the 18th century tourist hotspots and hopefully come out the other end more cultured.
This series was written and edited by me, Mary McGillivray. It was shot by Scott Burgess.
** Links ** Patreon: patreon.com/_theiconoclass TikTok: tiktok.com/@_theiconoclass Instagram: instagram.com/_theiconoclass Website: https://www.marymcgillivray.com.au/And now you know. #medievalart #medievalmemes #medievalhistoryMary McGillivray2024-10-04 | ...Ancient Sculpture Discovered Under Cathedral FloorMary McGillivray2024-07-31 | ...Where to find the best view in Florence #florence #firenzeMary McGillivray2024-04-20 | ...How long was a foot in the Middle Ages? #history #medievalhistoryMary McGillivray2024-03-18 | ...Surprising products found in a medieval pharmacyMary McGillivray2024-02-12 | ...I recreated an 18th century Grand Tour (Complete series)Mary McGillivray2023-12-10 | Come with me on a journey back in time to the origins of tourism in Europe: the 18th century coming-of-age travel tradition for posh British boys known as the Grand Tour. On this trek through history we visit some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world: Paris, Venice, Rome, and many more, but we find that the gents of the Grand Tour era were often less than impressed by what they found…
*** 00:00:00 The Grand Tour 00:02:21 Paris: "A Filthy Hole"? 00:05:44 Crossing the Swiss Alps 00:08:12 The toy boys of Venice 00:12:03 Are tourists ruining Rome? 00:16:30 Lady Travellers (and Siena) 00:25:09 An explosive finale in Naples
*** This series was written and edited by me, Mary McGillivray. It was shot by Scott Burgess.
This trip was co-funded by the European Union.
** Links ** Patreon: patreon.com/_theiconoclass TikTok: tiktok.com/@_theiconoclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_theiconocl... Website: https://www.marymcgillivray.com.au/The discoveries at Pompeii that SHOCKED 18th century touristsMary McGillivray2023-12-08 | In the final episode of my Grand Tour I reach the city of Naples: the home of the ancient archeological sites beneath Mount Vesuvius that fascinated 18th century tourists...
This series was written and edited by me, Mary McGillivray. It was shot by Scott Burgess.
This trip was co-funded by the European Union.
** Links ** Patreon: patreon.com/_theiconoclass TikTok: tiktok.com/@_theiconoclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_theiconocl... Website: https://www.marymcgillivray.com.au/Lady travellers?? How feminists changed tourism forever.Mary McGillivray2023-09-23 | The original Hot Girl Eurosummer. In this episode of my Grand Tour we meet two pretty cool ladies from the late 19th century, and I invite a very special guest to tell their story.
This series was written and edited by me, Mary McGillivray. It was shot by Scott Burgess.
This trip was co-funded by the European Union.
** Links ** Patreon: patreon.com/_theiconoclass TikTok: tiktok.com/@_theiconoclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_theiconocl... Website: https://www.marymcgillivray.com.au/Is Rome being ruined by crowds?Mary McGillivray2023-09-02 | Turns out American tourist jokes are as old as time... In this week's episode of my Grand Tour, I visit the Eternal City, but find that people have always loved to complain about other tourists ruining their holidays.
This series was written and edited by me, Mary McGillivray. It was shot by Scott Burgess.
** Links ** Patreon: patreon.com/_theiconoclass TikTok: tiktok.com/@_theiconoclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_theiconocl... Website: https://www.marymcgillivray.com.au/When one is not Kenough #grandtour #historyMary McGillivray2023-08-29 | ...That’s just cheating. #grandtour #history #visiteurope #historicallycuriousMary McGillivray2023-08-27 | ...The toyboys of 18th century VeniceMary McGillivray2023-08-26 | In this week's episode of my Grand Tour, we learn about the 18th century Venetian tradition that had Englishmen shaking in their boots...
Stay tuned for part 3 where I visit Venice and learn about an 18th century Italian tradition that had Englishmen shaking in their boots...
This series was written and edited by me, Mary McGillivray. It was shot by Scott Burgess.
This trip was co-funded by the European Union.
** Links ** Patreon: patreon.com/_theiconoclass TikTok: tiktok.com/@_theiconoclass Instagram: instagram.com/_theiconoclass Website: https://www.marymcgillivray.com.au/I found the WORST tourists in HISTORY #grandtour #historyMary McGillivray2023-08-14 | ...WHY are we so obsessed with ITALY? NEW travel/history series!! #grandtour #historyMary McGillivray2023-08-12 | ...Can you remember what’s behind the Mona Lisa? #arthistory #renaissance #monalisaMary McGillivray2023-04-26 | ...This bird isn’t what it seems… #history #medievalhistory #arthistoryMary McGillivray2023-04-22 | ...Imagine the late fee 😳 #history #libraryMary McGillivray2023-04-10 | ...Bezos has nothing on this guy. #medievalhistory #historyMary McGillivray2023-04-03 | ...Oldest European book is TINY #history #medievalhistoryMary McGillivray2023-03-28 | ...How a historian solved a 200 year old art mystery hiding in plain sightMary McGillivray2023-02-15 | This is the story of the most famous First Nations woman you've never heard of, and the case of mistaken identity that remained unsolved for over 200 years.
Professor Gaye Sculthorpe's research into Thomas Bock's portraits was first published in the "Thomas Bock" exhibition catalogue, Ikon Gallery/Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, 2018.
*** Video notes *** Spellings of names in this video vary as the recorded names of the Palawa people discussed are inconsistent. The image labels on screen are taken from collection catalogues and may not reflect the most up to date palawa kani (reconstructed composite Tasmanian language) spellings.
*** Timecodes *** 00:00 Intro 00:33 Who is Trukanini? 01:22 Quick history refresher: Tasmania 01:44 Convict artist Thomas Bock 02:59 Special access: museum collection 03:58 How many copies ARE there? 05:35 The Black War 07:40 Clue 1: Looking under the frame 08:36 Clue 2: The missing shell necklace 10:16 Who's mistake was it? 12:25 European gaze: portraits or propaganda? 13:39 Trukanini's legacyReflections and flipped images are not the same.Mary McGillivray2023-02-03 | ...The mirror didnt flip the text.Mary McGillivray2023-02-02 | ...Mirrors dont flip left to right.Mary McGillivray2023-02-02 | ...Better than a garden gnome? #arthistory #historyfacts #shortsMary McGillivray2022-12-03 | ...More expensive than the Sistine Chapel ceiling? #arthistory #historyfacts #shortsMary McGillivray2022-11-21 | ...Want to learn the meaning hidden in paintings? #arthistory #historyfacts #shortsMary McGillivray2022-11-11 | ...Historical costumes and sets of House of the Dragon: REVIEWMary McGillivray2022-11-01 | A quick art history review of the production design and costumes of House of the Dragon.
[Instagram]--- instagram.com/_theiconoclassSo who was she? #arthistory #historyfactsMary McGillivray2022-10-20 | ...The 2000 year history of Portrait vs LandscapeMary McGillivray2022-10-17 | We all know portrait and landscape, but where do these formats come from? If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting me on Patreon so I can keep making long-form content like this! --- patreon.com/_theiconoclass
00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Part 1: Origins 00:01:25 Part 2: Portrait 00:05:40 Part 3: Landscape 00:07:57 Part 4: The LensWhy does Moses have HORNS?? #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-23 | ...Hidden treasures in old churches #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-20 | ...Sexiest man in Art History? #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-16 | ...The sexiest pose in history? #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-12 | ...Budget Last Supper #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-10 | ...The artist who punched Michelangelo #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-08 | ...Englands EMPTY churches #shortsMary McGillivray2022-09-06 | ...History is all around us. #history #cambridgeMary McGillivray2022-04-07 | ...How museums go viral on TikTokMary McGillivray2022-01-18 | TikTok might not be the most obvious place for educational museum videos, but some museums are getting millions of views on the platform. So what makes a good museum TikTok account?
This video was made for the MuseumNext Digital Marketing Summit held online in November 2021. Huge thanks to: Rosie Harte, Jared Jones, Evan Pridmore, Emily Smith, Chloe Waters and Rowena Wiseman for the interviews, and to the whole team at MuseumNext!
Written and presented by me, Mary McGillivray. Edited by Scott Burgess.
02:26 How to go viral on TikTok 07:17 Hire a creator! 13:17 Benefits of joining TikTok: new visitors and industry recognition 15:38 The importance of authenticity 17:58 Nuggets of wisdomBalancing Art & WorkMary McGillivray2021-05-08 | ...What these HORSE PHOTOS can tell us about REALITYMary McGillivray2021-04-12 | Edweard Muybridge's 1878 photographs of a horse in motion are some of the most famous images in history. This video essay explores what these photos - and their reception - can tell us about how we see the world around us.
Music: Opening track: Original music by Jason Mackaway and Tim Barker.Harry Potter: from European Gothic to Trumps FascismMary McGillivray2020-10-25 | Hidden symbols and historical references in the Harry Potter films tell us more about our own political aesthetics, past and present.
00:00 Introduction 01:33 Part 1: the importance of timelessness 03:52 Part 2: the aesthetics of muggles 07:55 Part 3: the aesthetic of magic 13:20 Part 4: the aesthetic of fascism 16:50 Part 5: but wait there's more 21:49 Conclusion: why historical symbols matter
Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet, "Danzi Wind Quintet Op 67 No 3 In E-Flat Major 1 Larghetto - Allegro Moderato" & "Danzi Wind Quintet Op 67 No 3 In E-Flat Major Menuetto Allegro". https://freemusicarchive.org/music/So...How MICHELANGELO & BANKSY Are The Same (and how they are not)Mary McGillivray2020-09-06 | A video essay about the hierarchy of mediums in art history.
1:15 What is the Dewey Decimal System? 3:36 Michelangelo VS Banksy 5:23 The Hierarchy of Mediums 8:41 Breakdown of the hierarchy
The film is divided into six parts. The first part introduces who we are and how Mirel and I met, and discusses how online friendships are formed. The second part explores privacy on YouTube, and asks how we can maintain a personal relationship without disclosing too much online to our public audience. In part three I discuss the nature of self-editing and how YouTube, as a public and visual-based platform, can limit our communication. Part four explores how YouTube friendships give unique insights into another person’s culture and life. In this section I also discuss how other social media platforms are needed to sustain an online friendship, due to certain limitations of YouTube communication. Part five dives into YouTube celebrity culture and compares amateur video bloggers with internet stars like Shane Dawson and Jenna Marbles. And finally, in part six I present my experience in meeting my Puerto Rican friend Mirel in person for the first time in 2014, and ask what has changed since then.
Digital Friendship: A Video Essay consists mostly of to-camera presentation from me, an interview with Mirel, clips from just some of the 300 videos we have shared on our channel over the past three years and footage from the time we spent together in Puerto Rico. All other clips are referenced below.