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Sky Arte's Urban Myths Explores Hitler and Bob Dylan Legends

other · 2026-05-05

On Monday, December 18, Sky Arte HD will air two episodes of the series 'Urban Myths,' which examines urban legends. The first episode, 'Adolf Hitler, artista,' focuses on Hitler's youthful artistic ambitions before he became a historical scourge. In 1907, a young Hitler attempted to enter the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna but failed, a rejection that may have altered world history. The second episode, 'Knockin’ on Dave’s door,' is inspired by Bob Dylan. Legend has it that the rock troubadour spent an afternoon chatting and sipping tea with a random Dave Stewart, mistakenly believing him to be the Eurythmics guitarist. The series blurs the line between reality and fiction. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Sky Arte HD airs Urban Myths on December 18.
  • Episode 'Adolf Hitler, artista' covers Hitler's failed 1907 application to the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
  • Episode 'Knockin’ on Dave’s door' features Bob Dylan meeting a Dave Stewart mistaken for the Eurythmics guitarist.
  • Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune.
  • Artribune was founded in 2011.
  • Artribune is a platform for contemporary art and culture.
  • The series explores urban legends.

Entities

Artists

  • Adolf Hitler
  • Bob Dylan
  • Dave Stewart

Institutions

  • Sky Arte HD
  • Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
  • Artribune
  • Eurythmics

Locations

  • Vienna
  • Austria

Sources