Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 1) - Ep 60

It’s time for a guest! Jessica and Matilda are joined by Mayanist Zac Lindsey in this episode focusing on the aesthetic concept of “cute”. But what exactly is “cute”? How can we study it archaeologically? And can we pitch a new idea to Disney featuring an adulterous rabbit? Listen in to find out!

Transcripts

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Links

• Zac’s Instagram

• Maya Exploration Centre

• Institute of Maya Studies

• Zac’s paper: “The aesthetic of cute in Mesoamerica”

• Colima dogs

• Example of the “trikster rabbit” iconography

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