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nationalmuseumsscotlandAnna Paludan Mixdownthe family of Ann Paludan has generously shared an audio recording of Ann talking about her interests and life experiences. Ann was interviewed for nearly 15 hours about her life and work between October 2012 to January 2013. This oral history section has distilled these recordings into 45 minutes of linked segments which showcase key moments in her life that inspired and drove her in the field of historical sculptures in China. Ann had an international outlook from an early age and a proficiency in languages. While living in Beijing in the 1970s she was determined to learn Chinese and studied at the Beijing...2020-09-2445 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandEgypt, Past and Present in Dialogue - 22 February 2020This is the recording of a panel discussion in which guests discuss the legacies of British archaeological practices in Egypt. The discussion was chaired by journalist, writer and broadcaster Samira Ahmed and featured curator Margaret Maitland and Egypt’s dispersed Heritage project researchers Heba Abd el Gawad and Alice Stevenson. This was recorded at National Museum of Scotland on 22 February 2020.2020-05-061h 00

nationalmuseumsscotlandDr Chris Standish on gold and its analysisBroadcaster Win Scutt interviews geochemist Dr Chris Standish about gold and the issues surrounding the sourcing of archaeological gold artefacts. He discusses results from the analysis of Early Bronze Age gold artefacts from Ireland and Scotland, and how Cornish gold was exported to Ireland from around 2200 BC to be made into magnificent collars called lunulae. Dr Chris Standish is a Research Fellow in Archaeology at the University of Southampton. Win Scutt is a Properties Curator (West) for English Heritage curating sites from Cornwall to Cheshire. https://www.nms.ac.uk/prehistoricgold #PrehistoricGold 2019-10-2527 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandDavid - Olusoga - CivilisationsDuring March 2018, British-Nigerian historian and BAFTA award-winning presenter and filmmaker David Olusoga visited the National Museum of Scotland as part of the BBC’s Civilisations Festival. Inspired by Kenneth Clark’s ground-breaking BBC series Civilisation from 1969, BBC Two’s nine-part series Civilisations introduces a new generation to great masterworks of beauty and ingenuity. In this talk, David Olusoga, one of the three presenters of the new series, asks ‘can TV still do that magical thing of bringing people to a place where they believe history and art is for them?’2018-03-3049 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandJean Jenkins singing The Cold Coast of Greenland. Zelfana, Algeria. 1970.Jean Jenkins singing The Cold Coast of Greenland. Zelfana, Algeria. 1970. by nationalmuseumsscotland 2018-03-0601 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandOutlander author Diana Gabaldon in conversation at the National Museum of ScotlandHear Diana Gabaldon, author of the best-selling Outlander books, in conversation with thriller writer Lin Anderson. Visiting the National Museum of Scotland in advance of the opening of our major exhibition, Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites, Diana discusses the origins of Outlander, which revolves around the Jacobite challenges. She also talks about her process, the Starz television series of Outlander, and how she brings historical characters to life. Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites runs at the National Museum of Scotland from 23 June - 12 November 2017. Find out more about the exhibition and download a transcript of this recording at...2017-06-2841 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandJean Jenkins Archive: Group singing with talking drums, whistles and iron gongs. Nigeria, 1960s.These music samples come from the archive of the music collector and museum curator Jean Jenkins (1922-1990). During her career, Jean travelled from Bali to Mongolia, from Pakistan to Ghana, learning about musical traditions, collecting musical instruments and recording musicians.2015-01-0901 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandJean Jenkins Archive: Xylophones with drums and shakers. Nigeria, 1960s.These music samples come from the archive of the music collector and museum curator Jean Jenkins (1922-1990). During her career, Jean travelled from Bali to Mongolia, from Pakistan to Ghana, learning about musical traditions, collecting musical instruments and recording musicians.2015-01-0900 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandJean Jenkins Archive: Men singing with sansa and gourd drum. Nigeria, 1960s.These music samples come from the archive of the music collector and museum curator Jean Jenkins (1922-1990). During her career, Jean travelled from Bali to Mongolia, from Pakistan to Ghana, learning about musical traditions, collecting musical instruments and recording musicians.2015-01-0900 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Extract from the diary of Private Harry HubbardOur Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2201 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Letters related to Private Archibald Loudon SneddonOur Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2200 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Extract from letter from Erich Altrogge to James Scouller's brother.Our Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2200 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Eyewitnesses to the Quintinshill rail disaster on 22 May 1915Our Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2201 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Extract from letter to George Buchanan's mother from Chaplain William CrawfordOur Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2201 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Extract from letter from George Buchanan to his sisterOur Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2200 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandNext of Kin: Extract from a letter from Private William Dick to his wifeOur Next of Kin exhibition, which is open at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle until March 2015, reveals profound personal stories of the separation and loss experienced by Scottish families and by communities with loved ones fighting abroad during the First World War. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/nextofkin.2014-04-2201 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandMammoths of the Ice Age: an interview with curator Dr Nick FraserCurator Dr Nick Fraser talks about the Mammoths of the Ice Age exhibition, showing at National Museum of Scotland from 24 January - 20 April 2014. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/mammoths 2014-02-2604 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandMary, Queen of ScotsLee Randall talks to Maureen Barrie, Exhibition Officer and David Forsyth, Senior Curator of Scottish Social History and the Diaspora, about the Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition, which runs at National Museum of Scotland from 28 June - 17 November 2013. Find out why Mary's name resounds through history, and discover what's in store in this dramatic new exhibition. For more information on the exhibition visit www.nms.ac.uk/mary.2013-06-2821 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandArctic Convoys personal stories: 'Spud' CampbellThis audio recording is a first-hand account from 'Spud' Campbell, a United States Navy veteran who served in the Arctic convoys. The recording was made for the Arctic Convoys exhibition at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle. The exhibition, which sheds new light on the convoy campaign and celebrates the courage of those who took part, runs from May 2013-March 2013. You can find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/arcticconvoys.2013-06-0403 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandArctic Convoys personal stories: Ken ReithThis audio recording is a first-hand account from Ken Reith, a Royal Navy veteran who served in the Arctic convoys. The recording was made for the Arctic Convoys exhibition at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle. The exhibition, which sheds new light on the convoy campaign and celebrates the courage of those who took part, runs from May 2013-March 2013. You can find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/arcticconvoys.2013-06-0402 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandArctic Convoys personal stories: 'Jock' DempsterThis audio recording is a first-hand account from 'Jock' Dempster, a Merchant Navy veteran who served in the Arctic convoys. The recording was made for the Arctic Convoys exhibition at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle. The exhibition, which sheds new light on the convoy campaign and celebrates the courage of those who took part, runs from May 2013-March 2013. You can find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/arcticconvoys.2013-06-0406 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandDr Livingstone, I presume?Journalist Lee Randall talks to Lovemore Mazibuko, Acting Director at Museums of Chichiri, Malawi, and Dr Sarah Worden, Curator of African Collections at National Museums Scotland, about the life and legacy of David Livingstone. The free exhibition Dr Livingstone, I presume? which examines the achievements of and myths surrounding the famous Scottish missionary and explorer, runs at National Museum of Scotland until 7 April 2013. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/livingstone 2012-12-1216 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandCatherine the Great CollectorJournalist Lee Randall talks to Godfrey Evans, Principle Curator of European Applied Art at National Museums Scotland, about the fabulous collections amassed by Catherine the Great during her reign, superlative examples of which can be seen in the exhibition Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress at National Museum of Scotland. Presented in partnership with the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, this unique exhibition is showing only in Edinburgh, from 13 July - 21 October 2012. To find out more, visit www.nms.ac.uk/catherine.2012-07-1615 min

nationalmuseumsscotlandCatherine Was GreatJournalist Lee Randall talks to Exhibition Officer Maureen Barrie, the driving force behind Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress, about Catherine's origins as an obscure German princess, her rise to power and her life and lovers as Empress of all the Russias. Presented in partnership with the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, this unique exhibition is showing only at National Museum of Scotland, from 13 July - 21 October 2012. To find out more, visit www.nms.ac.uk/catherine 2012-07-0617 min