Join us as we embark on another listener-requested episode topic, this time all about the zooarchaeology of animals used in warfare. From fiery pigs to Hannibal’s infamous elephants, we take a look at how animals from around the world have been integral to military operations from prehistory to World War I.
Links and Sources
Nicholls, E. (2012) Specimen of the Week: Week Fifty-Seven. UCL Culture Blog.
Powell, E.A. (2013) Let Slip the Pigeons of War. Archaeology, 81(1303).
Contact
Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz
Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady
Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology
Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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