The Dark Side of Frank Lloyd Wright, Part One: Professional Success and Personal Turmoil
About this episode
The episode explores the complex life of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, highlighting his professional achievements alongside personal controversies.
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the world's most well-known, storied (ha) architects. Several of his works are official UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and he has undeniably influenced countless architects in the modern day. However, as Ben, Noel, and Max learn in the first part of this special two-part series, Frank's massive professional success came with a dark side: accusations of cult activity, scandalous affairs, and even mass murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben, Noel, Max
Topics covered
- architecture
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- professional success
- personal turmoil
- scandals
- cultural influence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UNESCO
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