AfricaMuseum Podcast

How can we improve early warning systems to detect eruptions long before they happen? In this episode we get hot with magma lakes and active volcanoes in the Virunga region with geologist Benoît Smets. Episode 5 from the series “Talking Objects”.

In this episode, we marvel at a dance costume once used by the Pende population in Congo. Object conservator Siska Genbrugge talks about the challenges that her team encountered during the conservation and restoration of this intricate piece. Episode 4 from the series “Talking Objects”.

Why would a fish get rid of its teeth on purpose? In this episode, things get fishy! We talk about weird habits developed by fish in Lake Edward, and get up close to evolution in the making with fish biologist Nathan Vranken. Episode 3 from the series “Talking Objects”.

We look at the giant log of an immensely popular timber species. In this episode, we tackle the heavy business of finding a delicate balance between the international timber trade and sustainable forest management with expert Nils Bourland (RMCA, Center for International Forestry Research and Research & Solutions Development). Episode 2 from the series “Talking Objects”.

How can archaeologists interpret what they see, and also what they don’t see? We dig deep into the story of a Central African grave with archaeologist Alexandre Livingstone-Smith. Episode 1 from the series “Talking Objects”.