Beyond the Marble - Season 2 Podcast Por Galleria Borghese arte de portada

Beyond the Marble - Season 2

Beyond the Marble - Season 2

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 The Borghese Gallery presents Beyond the Marble, a podcast illuminating the hidden treasures within the museum’s remarkable archaeological collection.

Whether strolling through the grand halls of the Galleria Borghese or glimpsing images in books and travel photos, have you noticed the exquisite ancient artifacts displayed on the museum's ground floor?

Alongside Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s extraordinary sculptures, these treasures tell their own fascinating stories. Yet, they are often overlooked by the audience, who tend to focus on the grand masterpieces of modern sculpture displayed at the center of each room.

Beyond the Marble invites listeners on a captivating journey into the Ancient world, revealing timeless tales from a vibrant past that continue to resonate today.

Originally created to make the archaeological collections accessible to visitors with visual impairments, the project evolved to include international visitors as well, giving them the chance to explore these collections beforehand and engage with the museum's archaeology in a richer, more immersive way.

This initiative ensures that everyone can experience the wonders of the Borghese archaeological collection.
To evoke vivid mental imagery, the artwork descriptions have been carefully developed in collaboration with Prof. Lucilla D'Antilio, a blind sculptor and professor.

The experience extends beyond the podcast itself, with tactile paths introduced within the museum, designed for both people with visual disabilities and sighted visitors.

These tours are enhanced by sculptor-made replicas, offering everyone the opportunity to engage with the artworks through touch.

We welcome listeners to share their impressions and engage in dialogue with the creators: Dr. Stefania Vannini, art historian and curator at the Ministry of Culture and Accessibility Coordinator at the Galleria Borghese, and Rasul Mojaverian, archaeologist.

For feedback and inquiries, please reach out via email at ga-bor.accessibilita@cultura.gov.it.

The narration is provided by actors Claire Palazzo and Marcus Marcelli.

The music is by Michael Levy. https://ancientlyre.com/Copyright Galleria Borghese
Episodios
  • 16 - Knossos-Rome-Paris

    16 - Knossos-Rome-Paris
    May 22 2025
    A ritual that would change everything: King Minos of Crete offers a gesture to Poseidon, foreshadowing a legendary catastrophe.
    In an act of seemingly innocent devotion, the tyrant breaks a sacred pact, unleashing a series of irreversible events driven by his insatiable thirst for power.
    The relief in the Galleria Borghese that captures this moment serves as a warning: nothing is ever as it seems, and sometimes our fate rests solely in our hands.
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    16 m
  • 15 - Amongst the Waves

    15 - Amongst the Waves
    May 22 2025
    The Satyr riding a Dolphin, an enigmatic sculpture in the Egyptian Room, blends ancient allure with Renaissance fantasy.
    This exceptional piece depicts a young satyr riding a dolphin at water’s edge, seems to have inspired many great artists.
    But what truly lies behind this surprising and whimsical image?
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    16 m
  • 12 - Piecing Together Infinity

    12 - Piecing Together Infinity
    May 8 2025
    The sea, with its timeless mystery, has always intrigued and challenged us.
    In the Galleria Borghese, among the Roman mosaics of the Egyptian Room, the sea takes shape in the faces of its ancient deities.
    There’s Oceanus, the old father of all waters, guardian of life and its secrets. Then there’s Nereus, the god of calm waters and safe harbors, symbolizing hope and new beginnings, inviting us to explore the unknown.
    But that’s not all: amidst the waves, a Nereid, a beautiful nymph, emerges from the unfathomable depths to calm the stormy seas and guide sailors to safety.
    Yet after immersing ourselves in this sea of stories and deities, how do we find our way?
    The answer may be right above us: just look up, and the vault of the Egyptian Room might show us the way.
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    13 m
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