<p>The first in a new series, this episode of British Museum Untold sees Dr Julia Farley and Iszi Lawrence discover how explosions have affected objects, from bomb damage at the Museum during the Second World War, to the 2020 explosion in Beirut. They meet expert conservators, curators and archivists to find out how these objects have been painstakingly repaired.</p> <p>Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #BMUntold or email friends@britishmuseum.org</p>

The first in a new series, this episode of British Museum Untold sees Dr Julia Farley and Iszi Lawrence discover how explosions have affected objects, from bomb damage at the Museum during the Second World War, to the 2020 explosion in Beirut. They meet expert conservators, curators and archivists to find out how these objects have been painstakingly repaired. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #BMUntold or email friends@britishmuseum.org

0101 Handle with care: conserving Beirut's shattered glass

Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members' lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons', but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren't already!


Interested in becoming a Member? You  can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions about Membership to friends@britishmuseum.org


Talk to us about the podcast on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #membercast or use the email address above.


Find out more about Iszi Lawrence and The Z List Dead List at iszi.com or follow her on Twitter @iszi_lawrence

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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members' lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to 'all studious and curious persons', but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren't already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions about Membership to friends@britishmuseum.org Talk to us about the podcast on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #membercast or use the email address above. Find out more about Iszi Lawrence and The Z List Dead List at iszi.com or follow her on Twitter @iszi_lawrence

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