They bring out the voyeur in us. And the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art is full of them. In three short letters, we offer a glimpse of tender moments in the complex lives of others.
Guests:
Josh T. Franco, Head of Collecting at the Archives of American Art.
Liza Kirwin, Interim Director of the Archives of American Art.
Jenny Williams, Associa ... Show More
Sep 16
The Accidental Rise of Botox
One of the deadliest poisons known to man is now used to treat wrinkles, migraines, and even, maybe, depression. How did that happen? This is a special episode from Unexplainable podcast from Vox and the Vox Media Network. Guests: Jean Carruthers, ophthalmologist and “godmother” ... Show More
25m 16s
Nov 2023
Sidebar: Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
Meredith sits down with her sister, Brette, to tackle two family-themed letters from the Love Letters column. First, a woman feels some tension with her future sister-in-law. Second, a writer discovers that her boyfriend and her mother had a one-night-stand in the past. Should th ... Show More
22m 17s
May 2022
Paper
Valentines, comic books, cigarette cards and more—all of these objects can be meaningful, but what does it mean to house them in a museum? Paper holds our memories, our stories, our fears, and our desires. How do conservators race against time to make them last? Enter the world o ... Show More
38m 35s
Feb 2023
Valentine's Day Special! (reacting to YOUR dating stories)
Sierra Schultzzie, Riayn Christina, and Paloma Malfavon catchup and discuss L-O-V-E! We share viewer stories and reveal more 20W lore: Riayn sobbing in Central Park, Paloma finding love in a Chipotle, & Sierra's iconic artichoke bouquet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri ... Show More
1h 14m
Oct 2023
You with a View by Jessica Joyce
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the letters, long-lost love, and loss in You with a View by Jessica Joyce. Plus, astrological readings and roasting children with sick burns in the pursuit of teaching them to be better humans. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @n ... Show More
1h 7m