Getty is introducing its first-ever family podcast, If Objects Could Talk.
The new series is designed to bring ancient artifacts to life for children and parents through imaginative storytelling and surprising history.
Created with families in mind, the podcast takes listeners on a journey through Getty’s antiquities collection, unlocking the hidden stories of everyday objects used thousands of years ago.
Quirky historical details, such as ancient Romans using crushed eggshells as toothpaste or Egyptians shaving their eyebrows to mourn their cats, are woven into the storytelling to entertain and educate in equal measure.
Each episode includes voice acting, immersive sound design and engaging narratives to create a listening experience.
Listeners will meet objects such as an Egyptian cat statue, a fish-shaped glass flask and a set of ancient dice, learning how they were crafted, used and valued in daily life.
The podcast is pitched as perfect for road trips, bedtime, commutes or quiet time, offering families screen-free entertainment that also supports listening comprehension, vocabulary building and curiosity.
Its format aims to inspire empathy and self-confidence in children, while showing how history and art connect to real human experiences.
Producer Zoe Goldman, who is also a parent, explained the motivation behind the project: “Making this podcast, we kept the focus on sharing a love of learning through art.
“We want to encourage families to have fun first and foremost as they approach new conversations and ways of engaging with art in and out of a museum.”
If Objects Could Talk is Getty’s latest step in exploring creative ways to engage new audiences.
Episodes will be available weekly from 8 September on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms,
