And My Trowel

Where fantasy meets archaeology! 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.

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Spooky Season Special! Ash's Ghost Stories! - Ep 75

It’s Spooky Season! In these two special episodes, Ash and Tilly share some of their favourite spooky stories from the world of archaeology.

First up is Ash, with two tales of spectral figures seemingly just getting on with their daily lives—one burning the late-night oil at a historic brewery, and another haunting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall!

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Archaeology of The Hobbit: Troll Curators with Dr Adrián Maldonado (Part 2) - Ep 74

Tilly and Ash are back with Dr Adrián Maldonado to uncover the archaeological layers of The Hobbit! We discuss the archaeological process of excavation and recording a hoard and ask some surprising questions: are the Trolls even plunderers? Has Elrond let his familial ties to the material culture ruin the runic report of Gondolin swords? Have we got the Trolls entirely wrong this entire time?

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Archaeology of the Hobbit: Memories and Dirt - Ep 72

Ash and Tilly have finally started chapter 2 of The Hobbit, which means its time for some frantic last-minute preparations before they set off on their quest, or on their archaeological excavation! Together, they discuss their packing essentials, their bucket-list sites, and why you should always know where your handkerchief is.

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