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And My Trowel

The Archaeology Podcast Network

The realms between fantasy and reality have collided and only archaeologists can pave the way through the unknown. Ash and Tilly, armed with two trowels and a backlog of archaeological theory, navigate to new, thrilling worlds, filled with magic and mayhem to answer those burgeoning questions that only archaeologists can answer. “What do you do when you find vampire teeth in a bronze age burial?” “Can you sample ecto-plasm?” “And just how DO you study dragon bones?” With the occasional help of

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35:11

The Little Lobster of Atlantis (part 1) - Ep 35

And My Trowel ·

2025/01/10

This episode, Ash and Tilly have been given a quest by Dr Otalp to write a project proposal for the underwater landscape of Sitnalta, which used to be a land bridge connecting the ancient civilisation of Atlantis with the main continent. To help them write the proposal, they’ve enlisted the help of archaeologist, curator, editor, and all-round superwoman Dr Sasja Van der Vaart-Verschoof. Together, they will tackle those burning questions: What other underwater landscapes have there been? How

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30:57

The Wyrm That Stole Yule (part 2) - Ep 34

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2024/12/27

It’s part two of Ash and Tilly’s quest to prevent Ragnarok, as they chat with archaeobotanist and fantasy author Genoveva Dimova about the symbolism and archaeology of trees. But how can we see the symbolic significance of trees in the past? What patterns can we see in how people interacted with trees in prehistory? And why is Ash a megalomaniac? Tune in to find out!Links Tolkien yew doorGen’s websiteGen's blueskyContact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @‌and.my.trowelTranscripts For

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33:08

The Wyrm That Stole Yule (part 1) - Ep 33

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2024/12/13

In arguably their most important quest yet, Ash and Tilly have to prevent Ragnarok! Yggdrasil, the world tree, is missing, and the Asgard Yuletide Committee needs a replacement to decorate for their upcoming Yule celebrations. Luckily, they are joined by return guest Genoveva Dimova, archaeobotanist and fantasy author. Together, they discuss the symbolism of trees in fantasy fiction and mythology and attempt to answer the ultimate question: which is the greatest tree of all?Books Mentioned The

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The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 2) - Ep 32

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2024/11/29

It’s time for part two of Ash and Tilly’s discussion with archaeologist and jewellery historian Dr Sigrid van Roode all about magical amulets. In this episode, the three look at the archaeological evidence for magic, and how exactly you go about studying ancient jewellery. But how much can we really interpret when it comes to magic? And is it just a relic of the past, or is it still around today?Books Mentioned Wyrd Sisters (Terry Pratchett)Links Course on magical amulets Article on Zār jewellery

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33:52

The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 1) - Ep 31

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2024/11/15

There’s something glinting in the bookshelves, but what can it be? This episode Ash and Tilly are joined by archaeologist and jewellery historian Dr Sigrid van Roode to talk all about magical amulets. Together they discuss the importance of ancient jewellery and dive into the world of fantasy to see how the concept of magical amulets has developed over time, and ask that age-old question: why would you need a ring that creates even more rings? (Looking at you Odin…)Books Mentioned Pyramids (Terry

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35:49

The Conservation of Gorian Dray (part 2) - Ep 30

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2024/11/01

It’s part two of our quest to conserve the portrait of Gorian Dray, with special guest and professional conservation expert Jessica van Dam. But should we actually be conserving this portrait at all? After all, you could argue that it is itself a person. So what are the ethics around working with human remains in archaeology? How would we approach this particular fantastical example? And where in this world is Gorian Dray? Tune in to find out!Books Mentioned Strange Practice (Vivian Shaw) The

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34:02

The Conservation of Gorian Dray (part 1) - Ep 29

And My Trowel ·

2024/10/18

Ash and Tilly have discovered an old and dilapidated painting in the corner of their office, although arguably the most dilapidated part is the man pictured in it - a Mr Gorian Dray. Could it be a soul-bound object? And if so, how can they possibly go about conserving it? Luckily, they are joined by professional art conservator Jessica van Dam, and together they look at the world of fantasy and back in time through archaeology to see just what they are dealing with!Books Mentioned Prince Caspian

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36:52

Gods, ritual, and potted plants - Ep 28

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2024/10/04

Why have Tilly and Ash been turned into potted plants? Maybe it’s because they were trying to categorise an ancient and (apparently) wrathful god. But how does one classify a god? How can we identify them archaeologically? Are they people or objects? And most importantly, how will Ash and Tilly stop this recording? Listen in to find out!Books Mentioned: Small Gods (Terry Pratchett) Bound to the Battle God (Ruby Dixon) Pyramids (Terry Pratchett) Odds and Gods (Tom Holt) Ye Gods (Tom Holt)

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60:53

Promo: The Archaeology Show

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2024/09/22

This episode, Ash and Tilly have been so buried in quests that they didn’t have time to record! Luckily their fellow APN hosts over on The Archaeology Show have released a very timely episode about time travel, so we decided to share that here too. So listen in as Chris and Rachel review the surprisingly historically accurate Apple TV+ reboot of the movie Time Bandits. The new TV show, Time Bandits features a 10-episode season where a group of “bandits” travel through time meeting historical

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34:55

Little Ancestors and Chosen Ones - Ep 27

And My Trowel ·

2024/09/06

The Wizards have been in touch again, and so this episode Ash and Tilly have been tasked with finding the one who can save the world and bring all of humanity together - The Chosen One. The catch is, all they know is that The Chosen One is a child, but they have no idea where to find them. Luckily, they can use their archaeological knowledge to identify the presence of children in the past, and apply that to their search. But how can you find children in the past? Listen in to find out!Books

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31:50

Pride and Prejudice and Radiocarbon dating - Ep 26

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2024/08/23

Our hosts Ash and Tilly face a tough quest this episode, because they’ve been tasking with dating zombies. Discovering how long they’ve been dead, that is! To do this, they discuss the different methods of dating bodies in the archaeological record, and answer all those burning questions like “what is an isotope?” “What is voodoo?” And “what would happen if you took a zombie shopping?”Links A Zombie is a Slave Forever (article by Dr Amy Wilentz) History of Zombies article Nobel prize lecture from

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40:42

There Can Only Be One (Winner)! - Ep 25

And My Trowel ·

2024/08/09

It's the 25th episode of And My Trowel, and to celebrate, Ash and Tilly decided to have a battle of wits in order to see who could remember the most from the last 24 episodes. There can only be one! (Or can there...?)Links https://discord.com/invite/HMmrsAtqP3Contact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @‌and.my.trowelTranscripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/25ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook:

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31:10

The Intangible Wand - Ep 24

And My Trowel ·

2024/07/26

Ash and Tilly are about to embark on their biggest quest yet - trying to find archaeological evidence for the origins of magic! But how can you identify magic in the archaeological record? Listen in to hear a discussion about what defines a wand, how to tell if someone’s used magic, and what the link is between witches and beer.Links Intangible and tangible knowledge in Open-Air Museums (article) Muscle development in prehistoric archers (article) Women and beer (Smithsonian) Witches and Beer

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33:41

Damsels in Distress - Ep 23

And My Trowel ·

2024/07/12

This episode, Ash and Tilly are on a bit of a side quest that becomes much bigger than they ever thought possible, as they try to help a student from Lothlorien University critique the concept of a “damsel in distress” using gender archaeology. But what exactly is gender archaeology? What’s the difference between feminist and gender archaeology? And why do we need it? Listen in to find out!Links Sylvia's Complaint of Her Sexes Unhappiness : a Poem, Being the Second Part of Sylvia's Revenge, Or, a

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36:08

Two or More Objects Meet in a Hoard - Ep 22

And My Trowel ·

2024/06/28

It’s part two of a discussion all about hoards! Ash and Tilly are joined by Dr Adrián Maldonado in their quest to identify a hoard of objects recently stumbled across in the middle of the redevelopment of Khazad-dûm. But how do you identify a hoard? What kind of research can be done on them? Are were Viking silver rings just a medieval form of friendship bracelet? Listen it to find out!Links Almost Archaeology blog Almost Archaeology twitter Staffordshire Hoard Introduction chapter (2016)

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Two or More Objects Meet in a Hoard - Ep 21

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2024/06/14

Deep in the heart of Khazad-dûm, changes are being made. Caverns are being restored, bridges are being rebuilt, and there’s even plans for a new shopping centre… But when a huge hoard of objects is discovered in a hidden chamber, Ash and Tilly are called in to investigate! And helping them in their quest is Dr Adrián Maldonado - archaeologist, author, and expert on hoards. Together, they discuss the history and definition of hoards, and the fact that Tilly’s constant Discworld references finally

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31:03

Personhood Through the Looking Glass - Ep 20

And My Trowel ·

2024/05/31

After the physical labour of episode 19, Ash and Tilly decide to put their interpretative skills to work in this episode, and discuss how to research a certain magical mirror that has been dropped in their office. To do that, they chat about the history of mirrors, the symbolism of mirrors, and try to work out how exactly you would classify a magical mirror.Links Mirrors in Literature Paper on mirror symbolism in literature Article on obsidian mirrors Article on bronze mirrors Dissertation on

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32:24

Of Prancing and Ponies - Ep 19

And My Trowel ·

2024/05/17

In episode nineteen, Tilly and Ash accidentally volunteer to help out the Butterbur Bree Historical Society with recording their most famous inn, the Prancing Pony. Armed with a measuring tape and a frosty pint, they go about discussing the biggest trope in all fantasy: the Tavern!Links Hall, T. (2018) Tropes and taverns, oh my!, BOOK RIOT Survey and recording at Historic Environment Scotland Hedge, R. and Robson-Glyde, S. (2015) A Guide to the Archaeological Field Recording of Historic Buildings

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32:52

Another Vamp Bites the Dust (part 2) - Ep 18

And My Trowel ·

2024/05/03

It’s time for part two of our discussion with forensic anthropologist, osteoarchaeologist, and conservator Jessica van Dam, as we discuss the issue of vampire teeth. Are there archaeological examples of vampires in the real world? (Spoiler: yes) Can we look at bones to see what happened to that person in life? (Spoiler: yes) Do vampire teeth and hair continue to grow once they become vampires? (Spoiler: we have no idea, but have great fun discussing it!)Links News article on Roman burial with a

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30:54

Another Vamp Bites the Dust (part 1) - Ep 17

And My Trowel ·

2024/04/19

In their latest quest, Tilly and Ash have to deal with quite a delicate situation, as construction of the latest housing project by Helsing Homes uncovers the burials of possible vampire hunters, including bags of vampire teeth… Luckily, they can enlist the help of special guest Jessica van Dam - an ex-osteoarchaeologist who researched teeth in particular. Together, they discuss the difference between forensic anthropology and osteoarchaeology, the development of folklores of vampirism, and why

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