If Objects Could Talk

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What is Athena's owl doing in the Greek marketplace? How does a snake bracelet celebrate her favorite holiday? This first season on If Objects Could Talk, the newest series from Getty Podcasts, artifacts leave the museum vault and come alive to share their side of the story. Featuring objects from Getty's antiquities collection, each episode introduces listeners to the history, creation, and everyday use of incredible items like an Egyptian cat statue, an ancient kind of dice, and a glass flask shaped like a fish. Voice actors and immersive sound design bring these historical fiction tales to life.

Episodes

  1. A Very Brave Owl

    3D AGO

    A Very Brave Owl

    What dangers await Athena’s brave and loyal owl at the Greek marketplace? This Athenian coin shares his take on how money was made and used in ancient Greek city states—and how different states had different rules around the agora, or marketplace, that could sometimes get you into trouble! This podcast uses episode-specific artwork. If you don’t see an image of the owl coin with this episode, you may have to turn on this setting in your podcast app.   For a listening guide, a coloring sheet, images, and more, visit getty.edu/podcasts/if-objects-could-talk/.

    12 min
  2. All’s Fair in Love and Games

    3D AGO

    All’s Fair in Love and Games

    Does this acrobatic astragalos (an ancient kind of dice) have what it takes to win the big game? Learn about the twists and turns of ancient gameplay and how sheep knucklebones aren’t so different from modern dice. This podcast uses episode-specific artwork. If you don’t see an image of the astragalos with this episode, you may have to turn on this setting in your podcast app.   For a listening guide, a coloring sheet, images, and more, visit getty.edu/podcasts/if-objects-could-talk/.

    12 min
  3. Snake Charm on Your Arm

    3D AGO

    Snake Charm on Your Arm

    How does a snake bracelet celebrate her favorite holiday? Learn about gold jewelry, the meaning of snakes for ancient Egyptians, and the Roman holiday of Saturnalia from this snake who knows all the best secrets! This podcast uses episode-specific artwork. If you don’t see an image of the snake bracelet with this episode, you may have to turn on this setting in your podcast app.   For a listening guide, a coloring sheet, images, and more, visit getty.edu/podcasts/if-objects-could-talk/. Come see the bracelet in person at the Getty Villa in gallery 216!

    10 min
  4. If Objects Could Talk Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    If Objects Could Talk Trailer

    Trailer for the first season of Getty's new podcast for kids and families

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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About

What is Athena's owl doing in the Greek marketplace? How does a snake bracelet celebrate her favorite holiday? This first season on If Objects Could Talk, the newest series from Getty Podcasts, artifacts leave the museum vault and come alive to share their side of the story. Featuring objects from Getty's antiquities collection, each episode introduces listeners to the history, creation, and everyday use of incredible items like an Egyptian cat statue, an ancient kind of dice, and a glass flask shaped like a fish. Voice actors and immersive sound design bring these historical fiction tales to life.

Information

  • Creator
    Getty
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 If Objects Could Talk
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