25 episodes

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Back to the mediaeval period, to see the earliest printing press or spinning wheel? To the Bronze Age, watching from the sidelines as a blacksmith hammers out a beautiful leaf -shaped blade? How about the early Neolithic, to learn how to knap that perfect stone hand axe? Or even all the way back to the Palaeolithic, to witness the creation of the earliest ever clay object? Well, you’re in luck! My name is Matilda Siebrecht and I will be hosting a brand-new monthly series called Tea-break Time Travel. Every episode I will be joined on my tea break by a guest with expert knowledge on a particular archaeological object. Together, we will travel back in time, discussing the object itself as well as the cultures and environments surrounding its creation and use. So plug in your headphones, grab your hot beverage of choice, and settle down for a journey back in time!

Tea-Break Time Travel Archaeology Pod Network

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Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Back to the mediaeval period, to see the earliest printing press or spinning wheel? To the Bronze Age, watching from the sidelines as a blacksmith hammers out a beautiful leaf -shaped blade? How about the early Neolithic, to learn how to knap that perfect stone hand axe? Or even all the way back to the Palaeolithic, to witness the creation of the earliest ever clay object? Well, you’re in luck! My name is Matilda Siebrecht and I will be hosting a brand-new monthly series called Tea-break Time Travel. Every episode I will be joined on my tea break by a guest with expert knowledge on a particular archaeological object. Together, we will travel back in time, discussing the object itself as well as the cultures and environments surrounding its creation and use. So plug in your headphones, grab your hot beverage of choice, and settle down for a journey back in time!

    The earliest miniature influencers - Ep 24

    The earliest miniature influencers - Ep 24

    Not all that glitters is gold… Sometimes it's silver! In today's episode, Matilda is joined by Egyptologist and Jewelery Historian Sigrid van Roode, to talk all about that most magical of materials: silver. Together, they discuss all the questions about silver that you didn't even know you had: Why did people used to regularly cut up silver bracelets? What did political issues in central Asia have to do with the Viking raids in Northwest Europe? How can you trust what you see in a photograph? And why should we pay attention to the hairstyle depicted on silver coins? Tune in to find out!

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/24

    Links

    * Sigrid's website [https://bedouinsilver.com/about/]
    * An interview with Sigrid about life as an independent researcher [https://theleveragedphd.com/sigrid-van-roode/]
    * Insta post about the headdress [https://www.instagram.com/p/CmojyVCNQW2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]
    * Sidestone Press (watch out for Sigrid's book!) [https://www.sidestone.com/books/]

    Guest Contact

    * Name: Sigrid van Roode
    * email: sigridvanroode@bedouinsilver.com
    * insta: @‌bedouinsilver [https://www.instagram.com/bedouinsilver/?hl=en]

    Contact the Host

    * Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
    * https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com [https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com/]
    * insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup [https://www.instagram.com/the_archaeologists_teacup]
    * fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup [https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologistsTeacup]
    * twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup [https://www.twitter.com/ArchaeoTeacup]

    ArchPodNet

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    • 46 min
    The 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser... - Ep 23

    The 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser... - Ep 23

    This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser - yes, we're talking about The Mummy - and to celebrate, Matilda is joined today by object conservator Jessica van Dam to talk all about mummies! How old is the oldest mummy? Why were some mummies wrapped in red bandages? Were there mummies found in the pyramids? And what exactly is an object conservator? Find out the answers to these and more in this month's episode!

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/23

    Links

    * Jess website [https://www.vandamconservation.com/]
    * Video on the Westminster Mummy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJEPdmRAs1Q]
    * Article on the Westminster Mummy [https://www.westminster.edu/about/news/release.cfm?id=10443]
    * News clip: "Moving the Westminster Mummy" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-L7uX9390Q]
    * Digital Giza Project [http://giza.fas.harvard.edu/giza3d/]
    * [Smithsonian article on mummies](https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies#:~:text=About 2600 BCE%2C during the,into the Roman Period [https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies#:~:text=About%202600%20BCE%2C%20during%20the,into%20the%20Roman%20Period%20](ca "‌")
    * Egyptian Afterlife challenge (British Museum) [https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/ages-7-11/ancient-egypt/journey-afterlife#:~:text=Many%20ancient%20Egyptians%20believed%20that,a%20long%20and%20challenging%20journey]

    Contact the Host

    * Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
    * https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com [https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com/]
    * insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup [https://www.instagram.com/the_archaeologists_teacup]
    * fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup [https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologistsTeacup]
    * twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup [https://www.twitter.com/ArchaeoTeacup]

    Guest Contact

    * Name: Jessica van Dam
    * insta: @‌dutchjesss [https://www.instagram.com/dutchjesss/]

    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
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    • 46 min
    Out of the dark ages and into downward dog - Ep 22

    Out of the dark ages and into downward dog - Ep 22

    It's time to come out of the dark ages this month with one of the most famous British archaeological sites: Sutton Hoo. This episode, Matilda is joined by Natasha Billson, a professional archaeologist and presenter, to chat all about the amazing Sutton Hoo helmet. Why is this object so important to our understanding of the past? What does it have to do with Sri Lankan garnets? And how can archaeologists engage with pseudoscience? Tune in to find out all this and more!

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/22

    Links

    * Natasha's video on Sutton Hoo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQDuJsrYsBw]
    * Sue Brunning Sutton Hoo Blog [https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/eighty-years-and-more-sutton-hoo]
    * Sue Brunning Curator's Corner [https://youtu.be/zYk0GH5iFYI?si=BfrJV_4bYEfH1tcd]
    * The Dig film imdb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3661210/]
    * The Dig book goodreads [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3512039-the-dig]

    Guest Contact

    * Name: Natasha Billson
    * insta: @‌tash_archaeo
    * YouTube: @‌BehindtheTrowel

    Contact the Host

    * Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
    * https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com [https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com/]
    * insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup [https://www.instagram.com/the_archaeologists_teacup]
    * fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup [https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologistsTeacup]
    * twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup [https://www.twitter.com/ArchaeoTeacup]

    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
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    • 56 min
    Humans like decorating things - Ep 21

    Humans like decorating things - Ep 21

    After chatting with Danny all about the tools and techniques used in ancient tattooing, it's time to talk about the tattoos themselves! For that, Matilda enlisted the help of professional archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf, who specialises in the study of ancient tattoos all around the world. But how exactly can you identify tattoos on badly preserved skin? Why were people tattooing in the past? And how can you juggle independent research with a day job? Tune in to this month's episode to find out!

    Also don't forget that our APN members will be getting a special bonus episode later this week featuring a discussion with both Danny and Aaron about their collaborative projects! If you're not a member yet, check out the APN membership page here [https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/members] for details.

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/21

    Links

    * Archaeology Ink Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/archaeologyink/]
    * Tattooed Mummy Database [https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1dfc186bf90545c9ac0e8c2e16d01f38]
    * Ancient Ink Book [https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvcwnc53]
    * Oxford Handbook Chapter [https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/54436/chapter-abstract/422552916?redirectedFrom=fulltext]

    Contact the Host

    * Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
    * https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com [https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com/]
    * insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup [https://www.instagram.com/the_archaeologists_teacup]
    * fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup [https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologistsTeacup]
    * twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup [https://www.twitter.com/ArchaeoTeacup]

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    • 1 hr
    Lascaux Cave: the original tattoo studio - Ep 20

    Lascaux Cave: the original tattoo studio - Ep 20

    There are so many things that don't survive the thousands of years between the past and present, and so many crafts and skills that are very difficult to identify from a material point of view. Luckily, we have expert artists who can help us out! This month, Matilda is joined by professional tattoo artist Daniel Riday, who will be chatting all about the tools and techniques used in ancient tattooing. What's the difference between using a blade versus a needle to create a tattoo? What's the oldest tattooing tool ever found? Are we really sure we know how Ötzi the Iceman got his tattoos? And why does Daniel want to mummify himself? Tune in to find out in the first of this exciting two-part special on the fascinating subject of ancient tattoos.

    Links

    * EXARC tattooing project [https://exarc.net/history/ea-award-tattoos-using-different-pre-modern-tools]
    * EXARC tattooing project published paper [https://exarc.net/issue-2022-3/ea/examining-physical-signatures-pre-electric-tattooing-tools-and-techniques]
    * Chauvet cave paintings [https://archeologie.culture.gouv.fr/chauvet/en]
    * Lascaux cave paintings [https://archeologie.culture.gouv.fr/lascaux/en]
    * Maya Sialuk Jacobsen (Inuit tattoo traditions) [https://www.instagram.com/inuittattootraditions/]
    * Terra Metis Ceramics [https://www.instagram.com/terra.metis.ceramics/]

    Guest Contact:

    * Name: Daniel Riday
    * Insta: @‌totemic_tattoo

    Contact the Host

    * Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
    * https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com [https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com/]
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    * twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup [https://www.twitter.com/ArchaeoTeacup]

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    • 57 min
    It's got pockets! - Ep 19

    It's got pockets! - Ep 19

    You thought that last month was a short trip back in time, but this month is an even shorter trip as we travel to the Edo period of Japan with special guest Tehya Nakamura - otherwise known as TK and host of the podcast "For the Love of History" - to chat all about netsuke. But what are netsuke? How do you wear them? What do they have to do with big sleeves and pockets? And what is the link between Blackbeard and female samurai? Listen in to find out!

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/19

    Links

    * For the Love of History Podcast website [https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/]
    * For the Love of History Podcast Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/]
    * For the Love of History Podcast episode on the first female Samurai [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Lplf2C6vmMDItEfCteNrq?si=6j-DgM0FSiaFOpburywFew]
    * Netsuke info [https://www.netsuke.com/about/netsuke/]
    * "Samurai Women" book [https://books.google.de/books?id=_VS1CwAAQBAJ&pg=PA6&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false]

    Contact the Host

    * Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
    * https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com [https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com/]
    * insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup [https://www.instagram.com/the_archaeologists_teacup]
    * fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup [https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologistsTeacup]
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    • 51 min

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