The British Museum Membercast
by British Museum
Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members' lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons', but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren't already!Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions about Membership to [email protected] to us about the podcast on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #membercast or use the email address above.Find out more about Iszi Lawrence and The Z List Dead List at iszi.com or follow her on Twitter @iszi_lawrence
Episodes
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0106 Phone calls from the past
Iszi and Julia speak to Finn Kennedy of Applied Stories to discuss the process behind bringing imagined voices from across time to life as part of the Eternal Telephone audio drama project. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum…
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0105 The Benioff Oceania Programme
Curator of Oceania Alice Christophe chats to Iszi and Julia about the collaborative work undertaken with Pacific communities to transform the understanding, care and curation of collections from Hawaiʻi and Rapa Nui currently physically at the museum. Please share your comments and feedback about...
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0104 The International Training Programme
Iszi and Julia meet with programme manager Claire Messenger and alumni to explore the importance of international collaboration for museums and heritage sites, and the ways in which a global network of professionals can provide support, resources, and innovative perspectives for these…
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0103 Lending a helping hand: The world of object loans
Have you ever wondered how objects are moved to and from the Museum? Hear from Loans registrar Chris Stewart as he shares the intricate process of borrowing and lending cherished objects. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using...
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0102 Inside the Iraq scheme and Girsu project
Iszi and Julia sit down with curator Sébastien Rey and archaeologist Rana Zuhair to find out more about the highly successful scheme designed to prepare Iraqi colleagues for the immense challenges facing the archaeological heritage of their country. Please share your comments and feedback about…
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0101 Handle with care: conserving Beirut's shattered glass
The first in a new series, this episode of British Museum Untold sees Dr Julia Farley and Iszi Lawrence discover how explosions have affected objects, from bomb damage at the Museum during the Second World War, to the 2020 explosion in Beirut. They meet expert conservators, curators and…
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056 Ancestors with Professor Alice Roberts
In this episode, Iszi speaks to Professor Alice Roberts, author of 'Ancestors' to discover what burial sites can tell us about Britain's prehistory. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi...
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055 A history of emotion
In this episode, Iszi speaks to emotions expert Richard Firth-Godbehere to discuss how our emotions, from desire to disgust, have shaped the course of human history. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and...
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054 History mysteries with Caroline Lawrence
Iszi chats to children's author Caroline Lawrence about how the Museum and its artefacts have inspired her writing. Objects mentioned include a Roman baby feeder (Room 70) and a rock crystal die (Room 69). The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and...
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053 Who was Nero?
Iszi chats to Thorsten Opper, curator of the exhibition Nero: the man behind the myth to find out the truth behind the infamous Emperor. Was he really all that bad? The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and...
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052 Contemporary art of the Middle East
This month Iszi speaks to Venetia Porter, curator of Reflections: contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa, about the fascinating stories found within this new display of works on paper. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious...
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051 1666: Plague, war and hellfire
Historian Rebecca Rideal tells Iszi about a watershed year in England: 1666. What can we learn from a year that saw the Great Fire of London, the Plague and the Anglo-Dutch Wars? The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian,...
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050 The story of Sutton Hoo
Curator Sue Brunning tells Iszi about the true story behind the excavation at Sutton Hoo, and how this famous discovery changed our understanding of the past. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan...
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049 Egyptologists' notebooks
Iszi chats to Dr Chris Naunton about the hidden stories found within Egyptologists' notebooks. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from...
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048 Exploring the Arctic
Iszi chats to Peter Loovers, Project Curator of the Citi exhibition Arctic: culture and climate about what life is really like in the Arctic. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence…
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047 A History of Magic with Chris Gosden
Iszi chats to archaeologist, author and British Museum Trustee Chris Gosden about the history of magic through the ages. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List)...
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046 What is Tantra?
Iszi chats to curator Imma Ramos about the history and philosophy of Tantra, and its influence on the world today. Imma is the curator of the special exhibition Tantra: enlightenment to revolution. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious...
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045 Welcome back: Iszi explores the collection
In this special episode, Iszi welcomes Members back to the Museum as it re-opens its doors to the public. Iszi takes us on the Members highlight tour of the permanent collection, and rediscovers some fascinating objects from past civilisations. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast...
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044 Writing history with Natalie Haynes
Iszi talks to Natalie Haynes, author of A Thousand Ships, about writing and researching the Bronze Age. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets...
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043 Boudicca with Stephen P. Kershaw
Iszi talks to author and historian Stephen P. Kershaw to discuss the role of Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni and the scourge of Rome. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List...
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042 Meeting the moth man
Iszi talks to Adie Doyle, Integrated Pest Management Manager Integrated Pest Management Manager at the Museum, also known as the 'moth man', to discover how he protects the collections from pests during lockdown. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious…
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041 The Battle of Thermopylae with David Stuttard
Iszi talks to classicist David Stuttard about the legacy of The Battle of Thermopylae and its influence on Western civilisation. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List…
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040 Talking religion with Tom Holland
Iszi talks to historian and award-winning author Tom Holland about religion and belief systems throughout history, drawing on ideas from his book Dominion. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan…
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039 100 years of conservation
Have you ever wondered what goes into conserving ancient objects? Hear from Sandra Smith and Carl Heron as they share how science has played a part in conserving the Museum's collection over the past 100 years. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and...
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038 What did the Romans ever do for us?
Iszi meets curator and archaeologist Sam Moorhead to talk all things Roman Britain. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from exclusive...
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037 Looking for Troy
In this additional episode devoted to the legend of Troy, Iszi speaks to exhibition curators Alexandra Villing and Victoria Donnellan to discover the truth behind the ancient myth. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian,...
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036 A Tudor Christmas
Iszi meets author Siobhan Clarke to talk feasting, revelry and merrymaking in Tudor times in this festive episode. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List)…
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035 The story of Troy
Iszi meets Alexandra Villing and Victoria Donnellan, curators of the upcoming major exhibition on Troy to discuss the origins of this epic tale. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence...
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034 Inspired by the east
Iszi meets Julia Tugwell and Olivia Threlkeld, curators of Inspired by the east how the Islamic world influenced western art to discuss the Islamic world's influence on Western art. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian,...
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033 Rethinking Rembrandt
Iszi meets Olenka Horbatsch, curator of the recent Rembrandt: thinking on paper exhibition to discuss the artist's innovative printmaking process. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi…
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32. The power of manga
Iszi meets Nicole Rousmaniere, curator of the Citi exhibition Manga to discuss the fascinating origins of the Japanese art form and its cultural influence across the globe. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster...
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031 - Rebuilding the past
Iszi meets curator Peter Higgs and discusses how ancient Greek buildings and sculptures were assembled - and how they were destroyed. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #membercast or email...
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030 - Exploring Munch
Iszi explores the special exhibition, Edvard Munch: love and angst using the expert lecture of Giulia Bartrum to guide both you and her through it. The British Museum is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (the Z...
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029 - Bioarchaeology at the British Museum
Iszi talks to Curator Daniel Antoine about his work in bioarchaeology. The British Museum is committed to curating human remains with care, respect and dignity. For more information on bioarchaeology and the curation of human remains at the British Museum please click here and for more…
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028 - How do you know that it is old
Iszi talks to Nick Ashton about recent fieldwork on the coast of East Anglia and finds out how dating works in archaeology. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead…
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027 - The origins of writing
Iszi talks to Andrew Robinson and tries to get to the bottom of the origins of writing. Was it invented once and transmitted around the world, or independently in places such as Mesopotamia, China and Easter Island? What inspired it: accountancy, statecraft, religion? Why are some ancient writing...
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026 Ashurbanipal
Iszi talks to Project Curator Carine Harmand to find out who Ashurbanipal was and why we know so little about him. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List)…
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025 - Halloween
Follow Iszi as she wanders around the Museum out of hours on Halloween. Listen to spooky tales, hear a ghostly interview from a curator who worked at the Museum at the height of the Second World War and discover more about the Ion Age penchant for serving mulled wine by the bucketfulls. The…
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024 - Stonehenge
Stonehenge is an enduring source of mystery, myth and legend. It's one of the most famous monuments in the world, equal to the pyramids. But who built Stonehenge, and what was their world like? The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious…
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023 I object
This month Iszi presents Ian Hislop's discussion with Philip Attwood, Keeper of Coins and Medals at the British Museum, on the history of protest and poking fun at authority. Later, Iszi takes us on a tour of the Museum's latest show, the Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent....
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022 The seaside (Part 2)
This month Iszi presents the second part of the Members' exclusive lecture from Sir Barry Cunliffe and wonders how and why humans became seafarers. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi...
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021 The seaside (Part 1)
This month Iszi presents the Members' exclusive lecture from Sir Barry Cunliffe and wonders how and why humans became seafarers. The human impulse to conquer the sea stems from an inbuilt urge to explore and is perhaps the driving force in human history. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly...
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020 - Nefertiti's face
This month Iszi presents the Members' exclusive lecture from Joyce Tyldesley and explores the creation of a cultural icon, from its ancient origins to its modern context: its discovery, its display, and its dual role as a political pawn and artistic inspiration. The British Museum Membercast is a...
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019 - Making a living in Iron Age Britain
What was it like to live in Britain before the arrival of the Romans? This month Iszi presents the Members' exclusive lecture from Curator Julia Farley and explores what life was like for the farmers and warriors who lived in these islands over 2,000 years ago. The British Museum Membercast is a...
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018 - A year in the life of scientific research at the Museum
This month Iszi presents the Members' exclusive lecture from Carl Heron, Director of Scientific Research, looking at spectacular new research findings, the development of new laboratory facilities, and the many activities of the department. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made...
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017 - Cracking the Egyptian Code
The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from exclusive Members' lectures at the Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and her own...
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016 Transforming a Gallery
This month Iszi interviews Jonathan Lubikowski all about the redevelopment of The Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia. Stiff competition: an evening of comedy with the Z List Dead List The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious...
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015 Living with gods
This month Iszi visits Living with gods, an exhibition that examines how people believe, rather than considering what they believe. Living with gods: peoples, places, and worlds beyond is supported by the Genesis Foundation and with grateful thanks to John Studzinski CBE. Live screening – The...
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014 Egyptian Art
This month Iszi talks to curator Marcel Maree all about Egyptian art. She finds out why foot position is so important, if Egyptians had fonts and what it took to become an ancient Egyptian artist. The perfect Christmas gift: Buy British Museum Membership today The British Museum Membercast is a...
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013 Currency, communism & credit
This month Iszi talks to curator Thomas Hockenhull all about the free exhibition the currency of communism. She finds out why shells are hard to forge, how communist states purposely made their currency feel worthless and even uses Thomas' crystal ball to look at the future of money. The Currency...
About this show
Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members' lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons', but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren't already!Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions about Membership to [email protected] to us about the podcast on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #membercast or use the email address above.Find out more about Iszi Lawrence and The Z List Dead List at iszi.com or follow her on Twitter @iszi_lawrence
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