Podcast
Otherland is the National Museum's podcast that puts Finnish history in a new perspective. The podcast moves along a timeline from the past to the present – each theme is approached through the collection items on display in the National Museum's exhibition. The six-part podcast is hosted and edited by musician and historian Matti Johannes Koivu.
The cult of great men distorted the writing of history
Whose stories has Finnishness been built on? The episode reflects on the legacy of great men’s history and the use of power in history. In discussion, editor-in-chief Maria Pettersson, author of the book “History’s Exciting Women”, and writer Juha Hurme, scriptwriter of the Otherland exhibition.
Episode in text form (finnish): https://kansallismuseo-craft-assets-production.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/Litterointi_1_Toista-maata_master-3-Fix-rx.pdf(ulkoinen linkki)
Beer and wine go together – This is how the Finnish good wine head was born
Why do we celebrate the way we do? The episode discusses the history of Finnish celebration culture and the role of alcohol as part of community. The panelists are Jenni Lares, who has studied the history of alcohol culture and has a PhD in 17th-century drinking culture, and Antti Maunu, a party doctor who has done research in nightclubs.
Episode in text form (finnish): https://kansallismuseo-craft-assets-production.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/Litterointi_2_Toista-maata_master-1-rx.pdf(ulkoinen linkki)
Goods determine human dignity
Why do we want to own certain goods? The episode considers the motives for consumption, the changing meanings of luxury, and what objects tell us about ourselves and others. The panelists are Linda Turunen, a postdoctoral researcher who has studied consumption, and Laura Friman, a passionate shopper who was on a cloth buying strike for a year.
Episode in text form (finnish): https://kansallismuseo-craft-assets-production.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/Litterointi_3_Toista-maata-master-2-rx.pdf(ulkoinen linkki)
Shame is a powerful tool of control
How has shame shaped Finnishness? The episode considers the historical roots of shame, its transmission from generation to generation, and its impact on identity, communities, and society. Discussing the topic are Bishop Mari Leppänen of Turku and actor-writer Jani Toivola.
Episode in text form (finnish): https://kansallismuseo-craft-assets-production.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/Litterointi_4_Toista-maata-4-master-1-rx.pdf(ulkoinen linkki)
Finland, the model country of inequality
Why does inequality arise and can its direction be changed? The discussion takes us to the roots of economic inequality and considers its effects in modern Finland. The discussion is led by journalist and director Susanna Kuparinen and economist Markku Lehmus.
Episode in text form (finnish): https://kansallismuseo-craft-assets-production.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/Litterointi_5_Toista-maata-5-master-1.pdf(ulkoinen linkki)
Belief organizes the world
What does faith say about a person? The episode delves into the history of faith, folk religion and holiness, and their significance in modern society. Discussing the topic are Aku Visala and Anna-Kaari Hakkarainen.