Object Obscura
Thatcher Warrick HessA podcast that unearths the true stories of objects. Your host, Thatcher Warrick Hess, is a linguist, historian and a collector. Thatcher will take you on the investigative journey to find out when the object was made - and who may have owned it.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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EP 21 - Breaking News • Bulletin • Buffalo [Part 1] is a pilot for the fourth season of Object Obscura that will look a little different. This season will only focus on one object, a photograph in a slide taken in 1942. The contents of the photo turn... more
Neste episódio viajamos até uma fábrica que fabricou objetos há mais de 200 anos. Um complexo industrial no nordeste do Brasil construído entre 1804 e 1808 tem intrigado os arqueólogos por mais de 100 anos. Tudo começou quando um físico português che... more
In this episode we travel to a factory that made objects over 200 years ago. An industrious complex in the northeast of Brazil built between 1804 and 1808 has baffled archeologists for over 100 years. It all started when a Portuguese physicist arrive... more
Um livro de Rudyard Kipling me leva a uma investigação selvagem no nordeste brasileiro a três livrarias de segunda mão, uma clínica de instituição mental e no banheiro de um prédio anexo ao tribunal. Não só encontraremos a biblioteca de livros, mas t... more
Reviews
- So Interesting!
I never thought that objects could tell such a cool story. The podcast author does an amazing job of bringing in aspects of culture, language, history, and tying them all in with a single thing. There is so much to explore behind each object and the process of investigating them seems to bring up new questions and ideas every time. The author articulates the stories in such a way that it brings a good level of mystery and suspense while also ending them with a richness that really makes the stor... more
Apple Podcasts5TWDetroit2
United States3 years ago - Intriguing Curiosity
Your vivid curiosity and lively Imagination draw us into another world; another time to subjects and people we would never otherwise know. And you make the journey intriguing and fun. I love your interactions in your interviews. Your kindly, interested voice helps us all to become friends, of sort. Thank you for all the hours of detective work you put into this for a most enjoyable and instructive experience we all can enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5MyBrophUnited States5 years ago - Antique and their stories - what’s not to love
I love the subject matter. There’s so much humanity in the stories attached to the objects that are chosen. The sound effects, the host’s voice, the music, the editing, it all sounds so professional.
Very heartwarming, engaging and often fascinating podcast. Great listen. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5p0rpentineUnited States5 years ago - deeply researched & thoughtful
Fantastic, thoughtful stories on unique items that surround us - a wonderful break from our chaotic times. Wonderful job Thatcher!
Apple Podcasts5Silicon Valley BenUnited States5 years ago - Intriguing and Exciting
Thoroughly enjoyed episode one... It was so engaging and the entire production made the the story captivating. I felt like I was in the room as the story was being told with the sound effects.
The story behind the object makes me think of the prints my life is making in the sand of time. Looking forward to more. Highly recommend this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5LhizeeUnited States5 years ago
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