What's in the Basement?

About What's in the Basement?

Explore Berkshire Museum's diverse collection and the many stories that stem from each item in a series of rich and informative segments with host Craig Langlois.

Publisher

Berkshire Museum

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Mar 2020

Latest episode

1 Jul 2020

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jul 2020

   Responsibility Behind The Lens: How Abraham Lincoln's Photographer Changed the Perception of War

   What role does a photographer play in documenting wars or protests? Is it okay to stage a scene in order to present a clear, bold perspective? A photograph of Abraham Lincoln from our collection inspires a unique train of thought on recreating historical moments.

2. 

   24 Jun 2020

   The Story Of Berkshire Museum

   For over a hundred years, the Berkshire Museum has been an evolving community resource for the city of Pittsfield. Who were the key players in its early days and what impact did they have on both the physical building and the ideas it permeated?

3. 

   17 Jun 2020

   Balsamarium and Hygiene in Ancient Rome

   In ancient Rome, regular visits to the bathhouse were hugely important and everyone was equipped their balsamarium - like this one! Dating back to between 1st and 4th century CE, this glass vessel was used to hold perfumes or oils in Roman culture.

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