Curator's Choice
Like history? Love museums? From ancient relics to modern marvels, each episode of this show features a new museum and a sampling of some amazing artifacts housed there. What makes Curator's Choice truly special is our exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of museums—the curators themselves. These guardians of history will share insights, anecdotes, and the often untold stories that breathe life into the artifacts they protect.
Through this podcast, our mission is to dispel the notion of museums as static, old, and dull spaces. Instead, we aim to reveal them as vibrant repositories brimming with mystery and wonder, one artifact at a time.
New episodes are released every two weeks, and you can tune in anywhere you get your podcasts!
Curator's Choice
Episode 62: National Museum of Funeral History
Explore the profound journey of funeral practices through the ages. Discover how embalming has evolved from its origins in ancient Egypt to contemporary times, and how societal involvement in death rituals has transformed along the way. Our guide Genevieve Keeney Vasquez provides a thoughtful analysis of modern detachment from death rituals, examining its potential impact on grieving processes and the portrayal of death in media today.
💐 Honoring the Past: Cemeteries, Iconic Funerals, and the Evolution of Funeral Traditions 📸⚰️
Join us on a heartfelt exploration of personalized memorialization and funeral ceremonies. Learn how cemeteries serve as reservoirs of meaning and explore exhibits like the Funerals of the Famous, which provide unique connections to history. Delve into the technological advancements that have revolutionized funeral traditions, such as the brownie camera's impact on mortuary photography. And don't miss the intriguing story of a triple casket from the 1940s, a poignant reflection on shifting perceptions of grief and mental health over the years.
🔗 Episode Links:
National Museum of Funeral History
https://www.nmfh.org/the-museum/
NMFH Podcast Series
https://www.nmfh.org/haunting-stories-of-the-museums-hometown/
Curator's Choice - A podcast for history nerds and museum lovers