Alternative Artifacts

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Alternative Artifacts is a museum in your ear. It is the podcast that explores the strange stories behind the most unique objects in museum collections. Ever wonder how a gigantic Naked George Washington ended up in the American History Museum? Or why there is an entire museum dedicated to art made…

Alexis Simms

Sep 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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The Peacock Room & Filthy Lucre

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 14:07

This week’s episode explores the unique story behind two related objects: The Peacock Room and Filthy Lucre.

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Ruby Slippers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 11:09

This week’s episode explores the unique story behind one of America’s most iconic and beloved objects: Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers.

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