Intangible Alberta
Welcome to Intangible Alberta. Here at the Royal Alberta Museum, we tell stories through objects. But what about those stories that have no objects? Those experiences that go beyond the material, beyond the tangible? On this podcast, we'll share stories outside the display case, bringing the museum to you.
Podcasting since 2019 • 8 episodes
Intangible Alberta
Latest Episodes
Nature Walk with Ariane Inman
Intangible Alberta returns, and we're headed outside! In this episode, we ventured into the Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail with Métis artist Ariane Inman, Visual Arts Laureate of the Beaver Hills Biosphere.Ariane and her partner Mel Sc...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:20
Sasquatches and Sow Bugs
What do Sasquatch and sow bugs have in common? What would it take for a Sasquatch sighting to be considered a scientific discovery? How do curators identify creatures from a blurry photo?Find out on the newest episode of Intangib...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:04
It came from summer camp: Goatman, Alberta’s folk monster
Growing up, I attended a summer youth camp at Hills of Peace, a campground nestled into a prairie hollow halfway between Czar and Consort. My earliest memories of the camp include rolling hills, the cool lake, quaint cabins, and the monster tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:44
Hatti's Harlem Chicken Inn
A half-century ago, if you stood on the doorstep of the Royal Alberta Museum, you would have looked down what was then 98th street to Hatti’s Harlem Chicken Inn. From the outside, it may have appeared to be an unassuming restaurant. But for Edm...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:00
The magic vintage toys of Christmas morning
Do you remember your favourite childhood toy? If you close your eyes and imagine, you may be able to remember how it felt in your hands, what it smelled like, or the excitement you felt on the day you got it. For a moment, you might even feel l...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:54