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.

Rhoda and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 2) - Ep 40
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Rhoda and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 2) - Ep 40

In part two, Tilly and Ash continue their mission with Rhoda, artefact conservator and tattoo artist, to help the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society bring back personhood into their reanimated - and potentially tattooed - mummies! In this episode, the team looks at the tools and techniques for uncovering ancient tattoos and asks why would someone tattoo a rooster on their thumb?

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Rhoda Fromme and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 1) - Ep 39
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Rhoda Fromme and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 1) - Ep 39

This month, Tilly and Ash need to figure out how to archaeologically investigate ancient tattoos, in order to help out the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society. Luckily, they are joined by archaeological conservator and professional tattoo artist Rhoda Fromme. Listen in to hear the answer to your burning archaeology and tattoo questions: What are the different meanings of tattoos?

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The Arrow of Ambivalence (Part 2) - Ep 38
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The Arrow of Ambivalence (Part 2) - Ep 38

In part two, Tilly and Ash are still on the hunt for the Arrow of Ambivalence. Joined by experimental archaeologists, Emma Jones and Dr. James Dilley, the gang get to work on figuring out how to locate the mysterious arrow that might banish Cupid’s love spell from the realm, and maybe figure out how to craft one themselves…

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The Arrow of Ambivalence (Part 1) - Ep 37
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The Arrow of Ambivalence (Part 1) - Ep 37

In this very special romance-themed episode, Ash and Tilly are on the quest to stop love! Or at least, halt Cupid his pesky, cherub-like tracks. Joined by experimental archaeologists, Emma Jones and Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, the group are determined to find the lesser known Arrow of Ambivalence.

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The Little Lobster of Atlantis (part 2) - Ep 36
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The Little Lobster of Atlantis (part 2) - Ep 36

Tune in for the second part of Ash and Tilly’s discussion with Dr Sasja Van der Vaart-Verschoof as they write a project proposal to investigate the underwater landscape of Sitnalta. In this episode, the three discuss the similar underwater landscape known as Doggerland, and the various projects involved in its research. But what exactly is Doggerland? How do we know about it?

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