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.

There and Back Again - Ep 67
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There and Back Again - Ep 67

It’s time for a bit of a breather, as Ash and Tilly prepare themselves for a longer-term project funded by the Nextian Universe Research Institute! Tune in to hear their plans for future episodes, learn about the link between minotaurs and archaeology, and find out what is meant by the term “sorry Rachel”.

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May the Fourth Be With You (Part 2) - Ep 66
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May the Fourth Be With You (Part 2) - Ep 66

Ash and Tilly continue their archaeological survey of the galaxy far, far away, examining the material culture and planetary landscapes that defines Star Wars. Together, they explore how different civilisations, from the ancient Jedi Order to the Galactic Empire, left their mark through distinctive artefacts, architecture, and technology. Don’t worry, Order 66 was not enforced for this episode!

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May the Fourth Be With You (Part 1) - Ep 65
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May the Fourth Be With You (Part 1) - Ep 65

Join Ash and Tilly as they travel where no man has gone before… no wait… wrong franchise! This episode, we jump into an archaeological survey of Star Wars! Listen to our two intrepid hosts ramble about their experiences watching and reading Star Wars, try to work out what VHS stands for, and slowly realise that this time they might really have bitten off more than they can chew(ie).

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PROMO - A flame from my hearth to yours - Teabreak 02
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PROMO - A flame from my hearth to yours - Teabreak 02

Unfortunately we couldn’t record an episode of And My Trowel this week, so instead we thought we’d travel back in time to the first ever conversation between Ash and Tilly!

It's time for another journey into the past and this month Matilda will be chatting with Ashley Airey all about the development of candles. When were the earliest candles? What materials are candles made from and how do they affect our environment? How much have candles changed over time? Listen in to this second episode to find out the answers and more!

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The Daub Towers (Part 2) - Ep 64
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The Daub Towers (Part 2) - Ep 64

Ash and Tilly continue their discussion on archaeo-construction with experimental archaeologist and living historian Caroline Nicolay. Together, they outline the details of how to complete their quest of reconstructing a Fallohide seasonal settlement for the Anduin Fallohide Fellowship of Museums and Antiquity. Listen in to hear all about upside-down baskets, thatching (at a pinch), and why you need to build a wall before you can paint it.

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