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
  • 11 - The Fairest Thing

    11 - The Fairest Thing
    May 8 2025
    What do we mean when we talk about love?
    We refer to something elusive that can never be fully defined. In antiquity, love took the sensual form of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and desire.
    Among the sculptures in Room I of Galleria Borghese, one stands out: a magnificent head of Aphrodite, reminiscent of Sappho, the poetess who sang about love like no other.
    For Sappho, Eros is an overwhelming feeling that shakes the soul, often accompanied by pain.
    Yet, as the poetess teaches us, love remains, despite everything, the most beautiful experience we can have.
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    16 m
  • 14 - Equal to Men

    14 - Equal to Men
    May 8 2025
    A legendary population of indomitable warrior women, but who were the Amazons really?
    In this episode of “Beyond the Marble”, the Borghese sculpture of the Amazon on horseback showcases the exceptional strength of these mythical figures, often seen as symbols of independence from male control.
    This is a work that reveals more than it initially appears to.
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    14 m
  • 13 - Caution: Dangerous Crossing

    13 - Caution: Dangerous Crossing
    May 8 2025
    One sculpture, three bodies, three faces, three ages: Hecate, the dark goddess, protector of crossroads and thresholds, lady of the moon and black magic.
    Mysterious and powerful, Hecate offers protection, but also poses challenges.
    In the ancient world, crossroads were not merely places of passage; they were critical points filled with dangers and shadows.
    It was here that travellers faced crucial choices, with the risk of losing their way always looming.
    Hecate lurks at the intersection, ready to watch over and test those who are unsure of which path to take.
    One misstep could lead you into darkness.
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    11 m
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