Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 2) - Ep 61
It’s time for the second part of Jessica and Matilda’s discussion with Maya archaeologist Zac Lindsey all about the aesthetics of “cute”. This episode dives into the perception of cute as a valid fiel...
22 Sep 38min
Archaeology of Chopsticks - Ep 59
It’s finally time for the final installment of Jessica and Matilda’s deep dive into the archaeology of cutlery! This episode, they discuss chopsticks. But what exactly is a chopstick? How does politic...
25 Aug 39min
PROMO - There and Back Again - Ep 67
Jessica and Matilda were both a bit swamped this month, so instead of the final episode of our cutlery extravaganza, here is a recent episode of And My Trowel, where Matilda discusses the archaeology ...
11 Aug 39min
Archaeology of Forks - Ep 58
It’s time for the main course, and the most surprisingly complicated of cutlery items covered so far in the podcast: the fork! Jessica and Matilda dive into the history and archaeology of the fork, an...
28 Jul 41min
Archaeology of Spoons - Ep 57
In this second installment of the archaeology of cutlery, Jessica and Matilda discuss the evolution of spoons. From the earliest scoop with a shell to the latest intricately carved wooden love spoon, ...
14 Jul 43min
Archaeology of Knives - Ep 56
Join Jessica and Matilda as they dive into the first installment of a mini series on the everyday archaeology of cutlery, starting with knives! But what exactly is a knife, and how can we recognise it...
30 Jun 37min
A new direction and a new co-host! - Ep 55
It’s time for a new era of Tea-break Archaeology, as we introduce the new co-host, Jessica van Dam! Together, Jessica and Matilda discuss their backgrounds in archaeology and conservation, and how the...
16 Jun 37min
