by reginaldwam3 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Frédéric Chopin 1810 – 1849 Poland / France The famous 19th century composer Frédéric François Chopin transformed the piano into a solo instrument of breathtaking emotional power. Consumptive and sickly, he is almost as well known for his liaison...
by reginaldwam3 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Jezebel 9th Century BC Lebanon/Israel Jezebel was a Phoenician princess from Tyre (Lebanon) who was married off to Ahab, King of the Hebrews. She tried to introduce her native idol worship to Israel, incurring the wrath of the prophets, particularly...
by reginaldwam3 | Jun 9, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Marilyn Monroe 1926 – 1962 America Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous movie stars of all time. Many people have tried to explain (and others have tried to dismiss) the powerful impact her presence had on the consciousness of...