Episode 81: Taj Mahal: A Legacy of Love
What a life, what a joy. We are back in our sweet spot, where UNESCO World Heritage sites find themselves back in our limelight, and we can talk about architecture. And, not only architecture, but also a love story that has inspired generations for centuries, though there might be more to the story than we’re usually told. Today, your favorite BYWAP hosts talk about one of the seven Wonders of the World—the Taj Mahal. Join us as we demand for a healthy respect for the dead, make really bad MTV “Cribz” jokes, gossip about the lives of rich people, and wish that there was an Obsidian Taj Mahal.
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Our music was written and recorded by Elene Kadagidze.
Our cover art was designed by Lindsey Anton-Wood.
Sources:
Google Arts & Culture (n.d.). Taj Mahal - The Symphony of Love. https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/taj-mahal-the-symphony-of-love-incredibleindia/FQIyKuf8iRygIA?hl=en
National Geographic Contributors (2018). This Colossal Tomb Is an Enduring Monument to Love. In National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/article/taj-mahal
History.com Editors (2019). Taj Mahal. In History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/india/taj-mahal
Cheng L. (2017). Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal. In Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/eight-secrets-taj-mahal-180962168/
Wikipedia contributors (n.d.). Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal. In Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_and_architecture_of_the_Taj_Mahal#Bazaar_and_caravanserai_(Taj_Ganji)
Wikipedia contributors (n.d.). Taj Mahal. In Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal#Architecture_and_design
