Fragile Item is a podcast that tells unexpected stories about the things in our lives, from the mundane to the magical. Join us every two weeks.
The podcast is led by writer Matt Hansen, joined by insightful guests from around the world and with musical support from talented producers.
Starting in May 2020, find us wherever you listen to podcasts.
Image adapted from the First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-80. Read more.