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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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36:08

Two or More Objects Meet in a Hoard - Ep 22

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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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34:30

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

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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

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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

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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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29:48

The Magnified Axe (part 2) - Ep 16

And My Trowel ·

2024/04/05

Are you ready for another use(wear)ful episode? Then listen to part two of Ash and Tilly’s chat with special guest Dr Amber Roy, as they tackle the issue of how to classify a polished stone axe from the Bazkardum Society of Dwarfish History. How long have axes been used in human history? How can you tell what an axe was used for? And why is Tilly waiting for a carrier pigeon? Tune in to find out!Links Amber’s academia page Amber’s Stockholm University profileContact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com

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29:46

The Magnified Axe (part 1) - Ep 15

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2024/03/22

It’s time for an axe-tremely axe-citing episode! Ash and Tilly have to deal with a tricky situation over at the Bazkardum Society of Dwarfish History, who want to know how to classify a recently donated polished stone axe. Luckily, they have help from special guest Dr Amber Roy - experimental archaeologist and microwear analyst who specialises in prehistoric axes. In this first of two episodes, the three questers discuss the role of axes in fantasy fiction, and what a microscope might be able to

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35:26

Dark Lord Walks into a Tavern... - Ep 14

And My Trowel ·

2024/03/08

Ouch! In episode 14, Tilly and Ash confront the Magisterium of Malintent, the Grand Council of Dark Lords to talk about their power dynamics and how the archaeological record isn’t always as clear cut when it comes to understanding hierarchy and power.Links DNA Study of female warrior grave (Birka) Elven Quest "Dark Lord" in The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (eds. John Clute & John Grant: First St. Martin's Griffin ed.: 1999), p. 262 Edward James (1988) ‘The Franks Before Clovis’, in The Franks:

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37:02

Great Balls of Post-processualism - Ep 13

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2024/02/23

What do you do when you encounter two wizards throwing balls of fire at each other? Soothe them with archaeological theory of course! In this episode, Ash and Tilly have a slightly different task ahead of them as they discuss the history of processual versus post-processual archaeology, all in an attempt to deal with the intricate politics of academic research.Links Michael Shanks and Ian Hodder chapter on “Processual, Postprocessual, and Interpretive Archaeologies” (1995) Michael Shanks Chapter

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30:17

A Trail of Ice and Hags - Ep 12

And My Trowel ·

2024/02/09

In episode 12, like archaeological paladins, Tilly and Ash have been given a divine quest: find the Cailleach of Celtic Myth and…deliver her washing. Oh. On their journey, they discuss the best strategies to locate the ancient hag and ask the tough archaeological question: what even is a landscape?Links Routledge Guide to Landscape Studies (Google books) Landscape Archaeology (Chapter in Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology) Mythopedia entryContact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram:

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30:00

Fifty Shades of Silliness - Ep 11

And My Trowel ·

2024/01/26

Time for something completely different this episode, as Ash and Tilly discuss their plans for the upcoming year. Spoiler alert: it includes live shows, a readalong, and more exciting quests! Listen in to find out more.Links: Discworld Podcast: The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret Austen Podcast: Pod and Prejudice Tolkien Podcast: The Tolkien Professor Upcoming archaeology fiction: Even If We’re Broken Archaeo Book ClubTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to:

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29:24

A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 2) - Ep 10

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2024/01/12

We’re back for part two of our discussion with our zooarchaeological expert guest Alex Fitzpatrick, to talk all about dragons. There’s a tricky situation on our hands this month, but luckily we can chat with Alex about all the different methods possible for investigating it. Tune in to hear all about how to date a burial, whether dragons are classified as ‘sentient’, and why you should never get on the wrong side of a Norse god…Links Another Archaeoanimals Cryptozoology episode Archaeoanimals

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31:40

A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 1) - Ep 9

And My Trowel ·

2023/12/29

In this episode Ash and Tilly are joined by zooarchaeologist Alex Fitzpatrick to talk all about the mythology of dragons. Why do dragons pop up in nearly every culture around the world? How has their mythology developed over time? And what does any of this have to do with orangutans wielding sticks? Tune in to part 1 of our two-part special to find out!Links Archaeoanimals episode on fossils and mythical creatures Archaeoanimals Cryptozoology episode Adrienne Mayor’s book on fossils and mythology

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34:54

The Context of Timelines - Ep 8

And My Trowel ·

2023/12/15

In this episode, Ash and Tilly delve into the completed scenarios surrounding Time Travel. How would you react if you colleagues brought you back a box of objects fresh from the past? How would you work out if they are the genuine article? And why do scientists like to bombard materials so much? Tune in to find out!Links Forgery in the ancient world Richelieu VenusTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/8Contact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com

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33:28

They're taking the samples to Isengard (part 2) - Ep 7

And My Trowel ·

2023/12/01

In episode seven, Tilly and Ash go strider-ing into the heart of the archaeological problem and continue their tavern-talk with archaeobotanist Genoveva Dimova. They ask the burgeoning questions: how would you sample an Ent? What is dendrochronology? And do Ents have teeth?TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/7Contact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @‌and.my.trowelArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook:

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30:20

They're taking the samples to Isengard (part 1) - Ep 6

And My Trowel ·

2023/11/17

In episode six, Tilly and Ash need some help with a commission from the Hoggle-Bush Historical Society of Fanghorn Forest. With special guest, archaeobotanist Genoveva Dimova, they stumble into the battlefields of Isengard to ask the question: how do you identify an Ent in the archaeological record?Links Gen's Website Gen’s Instagram: @‌gen_dimova Pre-order Gen's book! Gen’s Goodreads Dendrochronologia JournalContact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @‌and.my.trowelArchPodNet APN

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31:22

A Burial of Weres and Wolves (part 2) - Ep 5

And My Trowel ·

2023/11/03

It’s part two of Ash and Tilly’s werewolf quest, along with special guest and ancient dog specialist David Ian Howe. Together, they continue to try and interpret the remains of what might be an ancient werewolf burial ground, talking along the way about deviant burials, perspectivism, and sheep that can drive cars.Links Viveiros de Castro, E. “Cosmological Deixis and Amerindian Perspectivism” David’s website David’s YouTube lecture on the archaeology of dogsContact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com

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32:15

A Burial of Weres and Wolves (part 1) - Ep 4

And My Trowel ·

2023/10/20

For their next quest, Ash and Tilly need to call in some help, because they’ll be chatting all about werewolves. Luckily, they are joined by special guest David Ian Howe, an archaeologist who specializes in the relationships between ancient humans and dogs. Together, they will try to interpret the remains of what might be an ancient werewolf burial ground, talking along the way about deviant burials, perspectivism, and sheep that can drive cars. In fact, they’re chatting for so long, that this is

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32:45

Of Ghosts, Grave Goods, and Ownership - Ep 3

And My Trowel ·

2023/10/06

It’s time for a new adventure! In this episode, Tilly and Ash talk about spooky spectres, grave goods, and object ownership. How would you interact with a disapproving ghost? What do you do with their grave goods if they claim to still own them? And who does the past belong to anyway? Roll for perception, tune in and find out!Links Chris Tilley, Webb Keane, Susanne Kuechler, Mike Rowlands, Patricia Spyer. 2006. Handbook of Material Culture. (no online link available) Alberti, Samuel J. M. M. 2005

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