About this episode

The episode serves as a trailer for the second series of 'Stories in Colour', exploring the significance and perception of colour through various perspectives.

What does colour sound like? Why was mauve the brat green of the Victorian era? And is pink really just for girls? Welcome back to another series of 'Stories in Colour', the National Gallery's vibrant podcast. Join us on a journey that travels from mines in Afghanistan, to the East End of Victorian London. Hear from curators, scientists, historians and artists, for fresh perspectives and unexpected discoveries. The first episode of series two is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/podcast

Topics covered

• colour
• Victorian era
• art
• history
• science
• culture

Keywords

• colour
• Victorian
• mauve
• pink
• podcast
• art
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The National Gallery

Books & works: Stories in Colour

Places: Afghanistan, East End of Victorian London

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• The hunt for the blackest black · July 1, 2026 · 36 min
• Rediscovering history’s women colour theorists · June 24, 2026 · 50 min
• Decoding paintings through colour · June 17, 2026 · 46 min
• The mauve measles: when purple went viral · June 10, 2026 · 51 min
• Deadly chemical cousins: oranges and yellows · June 2, 2026 · 42 min

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