Introducing: Immaterial

How do art conservators save video art from obsolescence? If a painting on canvas rips or a marble sculpture shatters to pieces, art conservators are trained to respond accordingly and repair it. Artworks that unfold over time – like videos and software based works – are a differ ...  Show more

How did one tree become a world-famous tonewood for guitars? Deep in the forests of Belize, a wood importer from Florida discovered a rare tree that produced a sound unlike anything guitar virtuosos had ever heard before. But why does this material cast such a spell? And at what ...  Show more

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, ...  Show more

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, ...  Show more

Julia Farley, Curator of British and European Iron Age Collections, once again joins Iszi Lawrence to examine the early years of the Roman conquest. Iszi puts your questions to Julia as they examine life in Roman Britain – from female warriors to druids. Highlighting fascinati ...

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 availa ...