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
Ancient Skin-care with Katie Chin-Quee (part 2) - Ep 54
Have you ever wondered how far back modern skin-care recipes can be traced? It turns out, pretty far! Join Matilda and guest Katie Chin-Quee in the second part of their discussion all about ancient sk...
2 Jun 35min
Ancient Skin-care with Katie Chin-Quee (part 1) - Teabreak 53
In this episode, take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life to practice a little bit of self care and join Matilda and her guest Katie Chin-Quee in this latest exploration of the archae...
19 Mai 33min
Pasts and Crafts: Knitting with Jessica van Dam (part 2) - Ep 52
It’s time for part two of Matilda’s discussion with Jessica van Dam all about the archaeology of knitting! This time, the two discuss the social history of knitting and how it is perceived in the mode...
5 Mai 40min
