Curator's Choice

Curator's Choice

Like history? Love museums? Curator's Choice is an interview podcast with each episode featuring a new museum and the history of two extraordinary artifacts/exhibits housed there. From Fiji Mermaids and George Washington's eyeglasses to helicoprion fossils and lunar samples. Every artifact has a story to tell.

Recent Episodes

March 12, 2024

Episode 47: Lee-Fendall House

Step into the whispered secrets of the past and uncover the echoes of history within the walls of the Lee-Fendall House. With our guide, Jenny Waters, we stroll through the timeline of this architectural marvel, from its con…
Feb. 27, 2024

Episode 46: Mob Museum

Step into the glittering past of Las Vegas and discover how the city's infamous mobsters played a pivotal role in its rise to fame. Our journey chronicles the visionaries like Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel, who laid the foun…
Feb. 13, 2024

Episode 45: Poozeum

Step into the quirky and captivating realm of the Poozeum, where fossilized feces are not only objects of curiosity but also a cultural phenomenon reshaping our understanding of natural history. Guiding you through this jour…
Jan. 30, 2024

Episode 44: Drum Point Lighthouse

Step aboard a journey through time as we illuminate the remarkable tale of the Drum Point Lighthouse! Your host Ayla Sparks and guest Kevin Allor guide you through the immersive chronicles of this iconic beacon and the dedic…
Jan. 16, 2024

Episode 43: Museum of Industry

Discover a treasure trove of history as your host Ayla Sparks, along with guest Jess Craig, take you through the industrial evolution of Pensacola, Florida. Our episode unearths how the Industrial Revolution reshaped a fort …
Jan. 2, 2024

Episode 42: Car and Carriage Caravan Museum

On today’s episode, join host Ayla Sparks as she embarks on a captivating journey through the evolution of roadway travel at the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum in Luray, Virginia. Our guest, Rod Graves, takes us on a tour o…