Archaeology of clothing - Ep 48

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As the seasons change, it’s time to swap out your wardrobes for those clothes that have been stuffed at the back of the shelf or in a box in the attic. And to celebrate this activity, Matilda dives this episode into the archaeology of clothing! But what actually is clothing? What is the oldest evidence we have for the creation of clothing? And what is the link between a bog, an artic tundra, and a desert? Tune in to find out!

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Links

• Article on the history of fabrics

• Article on oldest stone needle

• Article on oldest bone needle

• Article on the oldest clothing

• Article on oldest bone tools used for leather working

• Article on the Tarkhan Dress

• Article on the oldest sewn hide

• Article on the evolution of dress and needles

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