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.

A Trail of Ice and Hags - Ep 12
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A Trail of Ice and Hags - Ep 12

In episode 12, like archaeological paladins, Tilly and Ash have been given a divine quest: find the Cailleach of Celtic Myth and…deliver her washing. Oh. On their journey, they discuss the best strategies to locate the ancient hag and ask the tough archaeological question: what even is a landscape?

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Fifty Shades of Silliness - Ep 11
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Fifty Shades of Silliness - Ep 11

Time for something completely different this episode, as Ash and Tilly discuss their plans for the upcoming year. Spoiler alert: it includes live shows, a readalong, and more exciting quests! Listen in to find out more.

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A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 2) - Ep 10
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A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 2) - Ep 10

We’re back for part two of our discussion with our zooarchaeological expert guest Alex Fitzpatrick, to talk all about dragons. There’s a tricky situation on our hands this month, but luckily we can chat with Alex about all the different methods possible for investigating it.

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A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 1) - Ep 9
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A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 1) - Ep 9

In this episode Ash and Tilly are joined by zooarchaeologist Alex Fitzpatrick to talk all about the mythology of dragons. Why do dragons pop up in nearly every culture around the world? How has their mythology developed over time? And what does any of this have to do with orangutans wielding sticks? Tune in to part 1 of our two-part special to find out!

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The Context of Timelines - Ep 8
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The Context of Timelines - Ep 8

In this episode, Ash and Tilly delve into the completed scenarios surrounding Time Travel. How would you react if you colleagues brought you back a box of objects fresh from the past? How would you work out if they are the genuine article? And why do scientists like to bombard materials so much? Tune in to find out!

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