And My Trowel - Two Archaeologists Between Fantasy and Fiction

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And My Trowel - Two Archaeologists Between Fantasy and Fiction

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 specialists guests they uncover a new realm of archaeology and find out if fantasy is really so far from reality.

  1. FEB 7

    The Arrow of Ambivalence (Part 1) - Ep 37

    In this very special romance-themed episode, Ash and Tilly are on the quest to stop love! Or at least, halt Cupid his pesky, cherub-like tracks. Joined by experimental archaeologists, Emma Jones and Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, the group are determined to find the lesser known Arrow of Ambivalence. Books Mentioned * Eagles of Empire series (Simon Scarrow) * Stonehenge (Bernard Cornwell) * The Witcher series (Andrzej Sapkowski) * Swordheart (T Kingfisher) * Lord of the Rings (J.R.R Tolkien) * The Dark Elf Trilogy (R.A Salvatore) * Mythos (Stephen Fry) Links * Ancient Craft [https://www.ancientcraft.co.uk/] * Ancient Craft Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ancientcraftuk/?hl=en] * Prehistoric Jewelry Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prehistoric_jewellery/] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/37 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    40 min

  2. JAN 24

    The Little Lobster of Atlantis (part 2) - Ep 36

    Tune in for the second part of Ash and Tilly's discussion with Dr Sasja Van der Vaart-Verschoof as they write a project proposal to investigate the underwater landscape of Sitnalta. In this episode, the three discuss the similar underwater landscape known as Doggerland, and the various projects involved in its research. But what exactly is Doggerland? How do we know about it? And why have the team enlisted a lobster for their field crew? Listen in to find out! Books Mentioned * Doggerland: Lost World under the North Sea [https://www.sidestone.com/books/doggerland-lost-world-under-the-north-sea] Links * Groningen University project page [https://www.rug.nl/research/groningen-institute-of-archaeology/research/resurfacing-doggerland/citizen-science?lang=en] * Blog post by Sasja on Project Doggerland [https://vandervaart-verschoof.com/archeology/project-doggerland/] * Project Doggerland Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/projectdoggerland/] * Article on barbed bone points [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352409X20304697#:~:text=Barbed%20bone%20points%20originally%20deposited,identified%20based%20on%20morphological%20criteria]. * Doggerland Lost Frontiers Project [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317589223_Doggerland_and_the_Lost_Frontiers_Project_2015-2020] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/36 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    34 min

  3. JAN 10

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

    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 important is a PhD to a future in freelance archaeological work? And what is the link between a gnome and a helicopter? Tune in to find out! Books Mentioned * Deep Waters Series (Emma Hamm) * The Little Mermaid (Disney) * The Mermaid (Jan Brett) * To Kill a Kingdom (Alexandra Christo) * Crescent City Series (Sarah J Maas) * Jingo (Terry Pratchett) * Lord of the Rings (J.R.R.Tolkien) * Beren and Lúthien (J.R.R.Tolkien) Links * Sasja's Website [http://vandervaart-verschoof.com/] * The Legend of Atlantis [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/atlantis] * Psuedoarchaeology Podcast episode on Atlantis [https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/137] * You're Dead to Me Podcast episode on Atlantis [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fcx5lm] * Bronze age exhibition [https://www.rmo.nl/en/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/bronze-age/] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/35 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    35 min

  4. 12/27/2024

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

    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 door [https://www.stowcivicsociety.co.uk/tolkien-door]Gen's website [https://genovevadimova.com/]Gen's bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/gen-dimova.bsky.social] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/34 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion

    31 min

  5. 12/13/2024

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

    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 Great Tree of Avalon (T.A Barron) * Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan) * Lord of the Rings (J.R.R Tolkien) * The Shadow of the Gods (John Gwynne) * Briar's Book (Tamora Pierce) * The Magic Faraway Tree (Enid Blyton) * The Witch's Heart (Genevieve Gornichec) * Can't Spell Treason Without Tea / A Pirates Life for Tea (Rebecca Thorne) Links * Hyndford roundhouses [https://insitu.org.uk/2023/03/28/hyndford-roundhouses/] * Must Farm [https://www.mustfarm.com/] * Previous episode with Gen [https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/trowel/6] * Gen's website [https://genovevadimova.com/] * Mythology of world trees [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees_in_mythology#:~:text=Human%20beings%2C%20observing%20the%20growth,the%20eternal%2C%20immortality%20or%20fertility] * The Poetic Edda [https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0308] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/33 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    33 min

  6. 11/29/2024

    The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 2) - Ep 32

    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 [https://bedouinsilver.com/e-course/magic/] * Article on Zār jewellery [https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2024/06/sigrid-van-roode-zar-jewellery-reveals-the-world-of-unseen-egyptians] * Ballycotton Cross [https://muslimmuseum.org.uk/ballycotton-cross/] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/32 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion

    33 min

  7. 11/15/2024

    The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 1) - Ep 31

    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 Pratchett) * The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien) * The Amulet of Samarkand (Johnathan Stroud) * The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit) * The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien) * The Witcher Series (Andrzej Sapkowski) Links * Sigrid's blog on magical amulets [https://bedouinsilver.com/explore/magic/] * Sigrid's website [https://bedouinsilver.com/] * Sigrid's PhD thesis: "Silver of the Possessed" [https://www.sidestone.com/books/silver-of-the-possessed] Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/31 Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    34 min

  8. 11/01/2024

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

    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 Truth (Terry Pratchett) Links * Anne of Cleves portrait restoration [https://onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2024/03/15/restoration-of-anna-of-cleves-holbein-portrait-by-heather-r-darsie/] * Jessica's website [https://www.vandamconservation.com/] Contact * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/30 ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724 Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    36 min
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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 specialists guests they uncover a new realm of archaeology and find out if fantasy is really so far from reality.

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