Museum Secrets
Ashmolean MuseumThe curators at the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum have been recording bite-sized tales of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, life of a museum. We can’t wait to share them with you! Museum Secrets is produced and presented by Lucie Dawkins.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | HistoryArts | ||||
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Every object in the Ashmolean has passed from hand to hand to reach the Museum. In a new podcast, we uncover the invisible fingerprints left behind by makers, looters, archaeologists, soldiers, rulers, curators, and many more. These stories of touch ... more
Join Mallica Kumbera Landrus, the Keeper of Eastern Art, as she introduces us to a tiny drawing made by a child genius. This scrap of paper tells a story of cultures embracing each other across vast distances and the curiosity of one exceptional 13 y... more
Join curator Matthew Winterbottom as he explores ancient beliefs about disease testing and vaccines, through the Ashmolean’s collection of toadstone rings. These bizarre pieces of jewellery have a lot to tell us about the human effort to find hope in... more
In this episode we take a look at an understated little painting by the artist Gwen John, which hides complex depths. Gwen was one of the greatest and least known artists of the 20th century, who lived a life according to her own rules – literally. H... more
Join teaching curator Jim Harris as he peers inside a tiny tortoiseshell box. The little box holds a secret portrait of a woman, with a lock of her hair. The tiny empty space inside is stuffed with hidden stories, about wealth and the often ugly mean... more
Join An Van Camp, the Assistant Keeper of Northern European Art, as she lifts the lid on some strange boxes in the Museum's stores. Some contain witches, others devils, others letters of the alphabet wrapped in pink ribbons. They all belonged to the ... more
Join Clare Pollard, the Curator of Japanese Art, as she gives us a tour of Japan’s first skyscraper, through a vibrant and intriguing print, with some hidden surprises. It tells a story of a turning point in Japanese history, and also doubles as a bo... more
Meet Naunakhte, an Ancient Egyptian mother who has a bone to pick. There are only a handful of surviving records of the voices of Ancient Egyptian women, and here in the Ashmolean, we have one of them. Her last will and testament reveals a story of a... more
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- Illuminating and Soothing
In a time when it’s not possible/practical to go to museums, Museum Secrets brings the museum to you! The entertaining stories are narrative snapshots of the Ashmolean Museum - a guided tour without the walking. I find them fascinating
Apple Podcasts5HadToHaveIt
United States5 years ago - Quirky stories to inspire
I really loved this first series and hope there will be more. It was so rewarding to engage with a single object for a few minutes in the company of the curator, hearing an intriguing story relating to it. I can’t wait to get back to the Ashmolean to see the objects featured in the series and to pause and look more curiously at some possible subjects for the next series - which I hope won’t be too long!
Apple Podcasts5PodShireLass
United Kingdom5 years ago - Fantastic
I love these short episodes which I enjoy listening on my school runs. The fact that I could see some of the artefacts online made it so much more interesting. Really want to visit the museum now and hope to hear more episodes
Apple Podcasts5freejapanUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Worthwhile
Fits into the unique museum niche. This is one of the very good ones. Worth the listening time. 🍁🏳️🌈🇨🇦🌸😷🎧
Apple Podcasts5Alain LaVerdiere
Canada5 years ago - Eye opening
Enjoy light heartedly chosen, but knowledgeable and illuminating short podcasts about fascinating objects.
Apple Podcasts51962roseUnited Kingdom5 years ago Great podcast! As they say, the episodes are bite size, but they've all been packed with information, and are easy to listen to. Perhaps the only thing we can be grateful to Covid for is the fact that museums and galleries across the world are presenting their treasures to us in many entertaining and accessible ways. I visited the Ashmolean over 20 years ago and loved it, but may never get back again, so this is "almost" as good.
Podcast Addict55 years agoGreat podcast! As they say, the episodes are bite size, but they've all been packed with information, and are easy to listen to. Perhaps the only thing we can be grateful to Covid for is the fact that museums and galleries across the world are presenting their treasures to us in many entertaining and accessible ways. I visited the Ashmolean over 20 years ago and loved it, but may never get back again, so this is "almost" as good.
Podcast Addict55 years agoMandaS- Wonderful, entertaining and informative
These podcasts are whimsical and enticing. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the presenters shines through and they make me want to visit the Ashmolean very much!
Apple Podcasts5Weasel BleuUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Stay in and visit the Ashmolean Museum with Museum Secrets
When I saw that The Ashmolean Museum was going to start a podcast I was thrilled! I have been in pandemic lockdown since March and I haven’t been able to visit museums, leaving me in desperate need of a museum fix. So far, I have not been let down! It’s really fun hearing about specific pieces like Still Life of Asparagus (I know that sounds dull, but it is really beautifully explained!) or the Laocoön cast; more specifically his naughty bits. I was surprised and somewhat sadden that the episode... more
Apple Podcasts5Bee KingUnited States5 years ago - Just perfect!
This is a wonderfully clever way to be introduced to items in the Ashmolean’s collection, with links to the images under scrutiny, educated but ‘light’ commentary, and just the right length to be diverting but not demanding. Every museum should do it!
Apple Podcasts5hedgesparrowUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Love this
What a great idea. I look for to the subsequent sister podcasts 100 great moments from the collection and exhibits you might miss and why they are significant
Apple Podcasts5Happy of Hobart
Australia5 years ago - Ms
So excited. This looks very uplifting. Just when we need it.
Apple Podcasts5Meg HindUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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