Tea-Break Time Travel

This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser - yes, we’re talking about The Mummy - and to celebrate, Matilda is joined today by object conservator Jessica van Dam to talk all about mummies! How old is the oldest mummy? Why were some mummies wrapped in red bandages? Were there mummies found in the pyramids? And what exactly is an object conservator? Find out the answers to these and more in this month’s episode! Transcripts Links Jess websiteVideo on the Westminster MummyArticle on the Westminster MummyNews clip: "Moving the Westminster Mummy"Digital Giza Projecthttps://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies#:~:text=About 2600 BCE%2C during the,into the Roman Period Egyptian Afterlife challenge (British Museum)Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupGuest Contact @‌dutchjesssArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

It’s time to come out of the dark ages this month with one of the most famous British archaeological sites: Sutton Hoo. This episode, Matilda is joined by Natasha Billson, a professional archaeologist and presenter, to chat all about the amazing Sutton Hoo helmet. Why is this object so important to our understanding of the past? What does it have to do with Sri Lankan garnets? And how can archaeologists engage with pseudoscience? Tune in to find out all this and more! Transcripts Links Natasha’s video on Sutton HooSue Brunning Sutton Hoo BlogSue Brunning Curator’s CornerThe Dig film imdbThe Dig book goodreadsGuest Contact Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motionhttps://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

After chatting with Danny all about the tools and techniques used in ancient tattooing, it’s time to talk about the tattoos themselves! For that, Matilda enlisted the help of professional archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf, who specialises in the study of ancient tattoos all around the world. But how exactly can you identify tattoos on badly preserved skin? Why were people tattooing in the past? And how can you juggle independent research with a day job? Tune in to this month’s episode to find out! Also don’t forget that our APN members will be getting a special bonus episode later this week featuring a discussion with both Danny and Aaron about their collaborative projects! If you’re not a member yet, check out the APN membership page here for details. Transcripts Links Archaeology Ink Instagram PageTattooed Mummy DatabaseAncient Ink BookOxford Handbook ChapterContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

There are so many things that don’t survive the thousands of years between the past and present, and so many crafts and skills that are very difficult to identify from a material point of view. Luckily, we have expert artists who can help us out! This month, Matilda is joined by professional tattoo artist Daniel Riday, who will be chatting all about the tools and techniques used in ancient tattooing. What’s the difference between using a blade versus a needle to create a tattoo? What’s the oldest tattooing tool ever found? Are we really sure we know how Ötzi the Iceman got his tattoos? And why does Daniel want to mummify himself? Tune in to find out in the first of this exciting two-part special on the fascinating subject of ancient tattoos. Links EXARC tattooing projectEXARC tattooing project published paperChauvet cave paintingsLascaux cave paintingsMaya Sialuk Jacobsen (Inuit tattoo traditions)Terra Metis CeramicsGuest Contact: Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motionhttps://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

You thought that last month was a short trip back in time, but this month is an even shorter trip as we travel to the Edo period of Japan with special guest Tehya Nakamura - otherwise known as TK and host of the podcast “For the Love of History” - to chat all about netsuke. But what are netsuke? How do you wear them? What do they have to do with big sleeves and pockets? And what is the link between Blackbeard and female samurai? Listen in to find out! Transcripts Links For the Love of History Podcast websiteFor the Love of History Podcast InstagramFor the Love of History Podcast episode on the first female SamuraiNetsuke info“Samurai Women” bookContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

In this month’s episode we take a very short trip back in time, because we’re looking at the Bayeux Tapestry. Joining me is professional embroiderer and textile archaeologist Dr Alexandra Makin, and together we chat about the story and context of this intriguing object. Who made the tapestry and why? How does it compare to other embroidery of the time? And can I persuade Alex to get off the fence and say something outrageous? Tune in to find out! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/18 Links Bayeux Museum pageAlexandra Makin's WebsiteYouTube ChannelEarly Medieval Embroidery KitsGuest Contact Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

In this month’s tea-break, Matilda is joined by Andrew Meirion Jones, Professor of Archaeology at Stockholm University and one of several researchers who have attempted to unravel the mystery of the elusive Scottish Carved Stone Balls. If you’re looking for a definitive answer, then this isn’t the episode for you (or the podcast really!), but tune in if you’re interested in hearing about the different theories, learning how they were made, and finding out about the link between them and ancient Peruvians taking hallucinogens… Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/17 Links UHI Lecture by Dr Hugo Anderson-WhymarkScRAP Webinar by Dr Hugo Anderson-WhymarkSAS lecture by Dr Alison SheridanEnglish Heritage / Dr James Dilley making a carved stone ball“Carved Stone Balls” paper by Dorothy Marshall“Making a Mark” paper by Andrew Meirion Jones and Marta Díaz-GuardaminoBlackfoot ProjectCoa LANDcraft project (Portugal)Guest Contact Name: Dr Andrew Meirion Jones email: andrew.jones@ark.su.se Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel1 https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

I hope that you have something appropriate to wear, because this month Matilda chats to textile archaeologist Ronja Lau all about that most essential of tools - the mighty sewing needle. Have you ever wondered what the earliest needles would have been made from? How colourful the past really was? The significance of a ring covered in horse hair? Then put on your glad rags and listen in to this month’s episode! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/16 Links Museum village: https://www.stadtmuseum.de/museum/museumsdorf-dueppelRonja’s Academia page: https://rub.academia.edu/RonjaLauColourful prehistoric dress: https://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/07/colourful-prehistoric-chanel-dress-goes-on-show/Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel1 https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

Make sure your seatbelt is securely tightened, because this month we're travelling back in time our furthest yet! Matilda is joined by fire expert Femke Reidsma, to talk all about how this essential tool was made and used by our ancient human ancestors. How can you recognise an ancient hearth? Why is it so important to study the first use of fire? When was the first portable lighter? And what exactly is matcha? Tune in to hear the answer to all these questions and more! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/15 Links ResearchGateHearths PaperNeanderthal fire making evidence paperFire hawks paperPaper on the calming effect of fireFire chronology in Europe Guest Contact Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel1 https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

In this fourteenth episode of Tea-Break Time Travel, Matilda talks all about torcs with expert archaeologist Dr Tess Machling. You might be familiar with these twisted pieces of jewellery, but do you know what they were used for? Who made them? How they developed over time? If the answer is “no”, then don’t worry you’re not alone! But listen in to this episode to hear all about the current theories surrounding these beautifully shiny objects, as well as the pros and cons of working as an independent researcher, and why some artefacts are surprisingly tasty. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/14 Links Prehistory Society homepageBig book of torcs homepageGuest Contact tess.machling@gmail.comContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates Motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel1 https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

You may know what a Bell Beaker is, but why is it shaped the way it is and who were the people who made and used them? Find out in this month’s episode, where Matilda talks with expert potter Graham Taylor all about this popular and far-reaching object type. Have you ever wondered why people started making beakers? Who was involved in spreading them throughout Europe? How to create that authentic prehistoric look? No matter whether the answer to these questions is yes or no, tune in to hear everything from reflections on the earliest Mediterranean souvenirs to the origins of the word “pot hole”, and much more in between. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/13 Links Potted History website and shopPotted History YouTube channelPaper on the spread of humans bringing Bell Beakers info@pottedhistory.co.uk Instagram (@pottedhistory) Twitter (@Pottedhistory)Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates Motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel1 https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

In this episode Matilda chats to musician and metalsmith Samuel Meric; a specialist in the reconstruction of the carnyx - a Celtic brass instrument best known for being blasted across ancient battlefields. But how does the carnyx actually work? And how would they have been played? Tune in to hear all about souvenirs of the earliest European gap year, prehistoric cauldrons and the stories they tell, and why big ears are important. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/12 Segment 1.1Segment 1.2Segment 2Segment 3.1Segment 3.2Links John Kenny playing different carnycesObrador Forge and Craft homepageNedergoth YouTube channelGofannon YouTube channelContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates Motion https://zen.ai/teafool https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel1 https://zen.ai/teabreaktimetravel

If you want to discover some definitive answers to the mysteries of archaeology, then this might not be the episode for you (or the podcast series to be honest!). But if you want to hear theories of the start of metallurgy, discussions over Neolithic perceptions of death, insights into early hominin technology, or excellent advice on knapping, then you will want to hear this. Matilda chats with archaeologist and ancient technology expert Dr James Dilley about one of the longest-used tools in human history - the axe. Prepare your best stone tool related puns…Links Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/11 Links Ancient craft website'Knaptime' Youtube playlistContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates Motion https://zen.ai/teafool

When is a drum not a drum? When it's a Folkton Drum! In this episode Matilda chats with photographer, videographer, and archaeological replica-maker Emma Jones all about these fascinating objects. How much do we really know about the people who created these drums? What insights can we gain from replicating them ourselves? Why are children always forgotten? And if you think you have difficulty making your eyebrows even, imagine the issues of trying to carve them into chalk... Links Ancient Craft websiteBritish Museum Folkton Drum info pageGuest Contact Instagram (@prehistoric_jewellery)Twitter (@emmalouwynjones)Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion

This month boasts a very exciting episode as Matilda travels back to ancient Egypt with Egyptologist Dr Colleen Darnell, to look at the fascinating world of stelae and discuss the famous golden couple of Egypt: Akhenaten and Nefertiti. What happens when you send someone illiterate to score out words? How many different types of stelae are there? Who was Nefertiti? Join in with this month's trip back in time to find out the answers to these questions and much more! Links Egypt's Golden Couple goodreads pageDepiction of Cairo stelaeVintage Egyptologist YouTube@vintage_egyptologistContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion

In this episode of Tea-break Time Travel, Matilda chatted with archaeologist Pir Hoebe all about his research looking at flint blade technology. The theme of the episode, as the title suggests, is preparation. How do you prepare a flint nodule to create a flint blade? How do you prepare for your own research into prehistoric technologies? How do you prepare for a PhD? To learn all these things and more, check out the latest episode! Links Study looking at back-hafted blades www.rug.academia.edu/PirHoebe Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion

This month Matilda delved into the fascinating subject of wood, and more specifically talked with archaeologist Christopher Wakefield about the wooden wheels and other finds discovered at the beautifully preserved site of Must Farm. Points discussed include why furniture might have wooden wheels, how wheels developed over time, and the issues of working with wooden finds from prehistory. Links Official website of Must FarmGuest Contact Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion

It's time for another journey back to the past, and this time we go armed! Matilda chats with archaeologist Valerio Gentile all about his research on Bronze Age swords. Were bronze swords used in combat? How does one create a bronze sword? What is the only acceptable type of coffee to drink as an Italian? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this month's episode of Tea-break Time Travel. Links http://www.leidenuniv.academia.edu/ValerioGentile@valerio_gentileContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion

In this month's episode, Matilda chats with fellow podcaster and well-known YouTube anthropologist David Ian Howe all about ancient arrowheads. Probably everyone knows what an arrowhead is, but what's the story behind the use and development of arrowheads? And most importantly, what's the link between arrowheads and smartphones? Listen in to find out all this and more! Links David's YouTubeA Life in Ruins PodcastGuest Contact Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion

This month Matilda focuses on the prehistory of Scotland, and specifically that enigmatic carved stone symbol known as the Pictish Beastie. Is it a dolphin? Is it an elephant? Is it a unicorn? To help uncover the mystery of this symbol and provide some background context about Pictish society is guest Hamish Findley Lamley, owner of Pictavia Leather. Join the journey to hear all about the different cultures in Scottish prehistory, the significance of standing stones, and why you would make a zebra-skin sporran. Links Pictavia leather websiteAberdeen University "Northern Picts" projectGuest Contact @pictavia.leather/PictaviaLeatherContact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates WildnoteTeePublicTimeularMotion