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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Archaeology of the Hobbit: "Of Mice and Maps" with Alexandra Sebire - Ep 77

Ash and Tilly are back on their deep dive into the archaeology of The Hobbit, and joining them for this episode is professional book-binder and librarian Alexandra Sebire! Together, the three of them discuss the field of rare book librarianship. What kinds of things do you have to look at when considering an ancient document such as Durin’s Map? Why shouldn’t you wear gloves? And are mice really the best choice for bookmarks? Tune in to find out!

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Looking at the fantastic side of archaeology and the ARCHAEOLOGY side of fantasy.