Pasts and Crafts: Book binding with Alexandra Sebire (part 1) - Ep 38
In today’s tea-break, Matilda wants to learn more about books, and takes a closer look at the development of notebooks and the traditional craft of book binding. Joining her on her tea-break is Alexan...
7 Okt 202527min
The Archaeology of Notebooks - Ep 37
I hope that you have a writing utensil handy, because you’ll want to make some notes for this one! In this episode, Matilda takes a dive into the origins and archaeology of the simple notebook. But wh...
23 Sep 202532min
Put the kettle on because we're back! - Ep 36
The kettle is boiled, the tea is stewing, and we’re ready to go! That’s right, Dr Matilda Siebrecht is back to join you onTranscript your tea-break, this time with a slightly new focus and a different...
9 Sep 202531min
Let's take a break - Ep 35
This episode is a little different to usual, as Matilda discusses her background in archaeology and how she got to where she is today, as well as her inspiration for starting the podcast and how her e...
10 Des 202447min
It's all fun and games - Ep 34
The board is set as Matilda chats with Dr Alice Blackwell from National Museums Scotland all about the beautiful and iconic Lewis chess pieces. They’re one of the most recognisable objects at the muse...
26 Nov 202457min
How to date an archaeologist: Stratigraphy - Ep 33
It’s time for the last in our series on dating methods for Tea-break Time Travel Training, and this time Matilda discusses the most common for of relative dating - stratigraphy. But what exactly is st...
12 Nov 202427min
My name is Oss, you bent my sword, prepare to die! - Ep 32
This month we’re getting elite as Matilda chats all about chieftain burials with archaeologist, curator, editor, and model Dr Sasja van der Vaart-Verschoof (also known on her online platforms as The O...
22 Okt 202457min
How to date an archaeologist: Thermoluminescence Dating - Ep 31
In this month’s Tea-break Time Travel Training, Matilda is looking at yet another scientific dating technique used in archaeology: Thermoluminescence Dating! What is thermoluminescence? How you can us...
8 Okt 202426min
