The Little Lobster of Atlantis (part 1) - Ep 35

This episode, Ash and Tilly have been given a quest by Dr Otalp to write a project proposal for the underwater landscape of Sitnalta, which used to be a land bridge connecting the ancient civilisation of Atlantis with the main continent. To help them write the proposal, they’ve enlisted the help of archaeologist, curator, editor, and all-round superwoman Dr Sasja Van der Vaart-Verschoof. Together, they will tackle those burning questions: What other underwater landscapes have there been? How important is a PhD to a future in freelance archaeological work? And what is the link between a gnome and a helicopter? Tune in to find out!

Books Mentioned

  • Deep Waters Series (Emma Hamm)

  • The Little Mermaid (Disney)

  • The Mermaid (Jan Brett)

  • To Kill a Kingdom (Alexandra Christo)

  • Crescent City Series (Sarah J Maas)

  • Jingo (Terry Pratchett)

  • Lord of the Rings (J.R.R.Tolkien)

  • Beren and Lúthien (J.R.R.Tolkien)

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The Wyrm That Stole Yule (part 2) - Ep 34

It’s part two of Ash and Tilly’s quest to prevent Ragnarok, as they chat with archaeobotanist and fantasy author Genoveva Dimova about the symbolism and archaeology of trees. But how can we see the symbolic significance of trees in the past? What patterns can we see in how people interacted with trees in prehistory? And why is Ash a megalomaniac? Tune in to find out!

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The Wyrm That Stole Yule (part 1) - Ep 33

In arguably their most important quest yet, Ash and Tilly have to prevent Ragnarok! Yggdrasil, the world tree, is missing, and the Asgard Yuletide Committee needs a replacement to decorate for their upcoming Yule celebrations. Luckily, they are joined by return guest Genoveva Dimova, archaeobotanist and fantasy author. Together, they discuss the symbolism of trees in fantasy fiction and mythology and attempt to answer the ultimate question: which is the greatest tree of all?

Books Mentioned

  • The Great Tree of Avalon (T.A Barron)

  • Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan)

  • Lord of the Rings (J.R.R Tolkien)

  • The Shadow of the Gods (John Gwynne)

  • Briar’s Book (Tamora Pierce)

  • The Magic Faraway Tree (Enid Blyton)

  • The Witch’s Heart (Genevieve Gornichec)

  • Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea / A Pirates Life for Tea (Rebecca Thorne)

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The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 2) - Ep 32

It’s time for part two of Ash and Tilly’s discussion with archaeologist and jewellery historian Dr Sigrid van Roode all about magical amulets. In this episode, the three look at the archaeological evidence for magic, and how exactly you go about studying ancient jewellery. But how much can we really interpret when it comes to magic? And is it just a relic of the past, or is it still around today?

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  • Wyrd Sisters (Terry Pratchett)

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The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 1) - Ep 31

There’s something glinting in the bookshelves, but what can it be? This episode Ash and Tilly are joined by archaeologist and jewellery historian Dr Sigrid van Roode to talk all about magical amulets. Together they discuss the importance of ancient jewellery and dive into the world of fantasy to see how the concept of magical amulets has developed over time, and ask that age-old question: why would you need a ring that creates even more rings? (Looking at you Odin…)

Books Mentioned

  • Pyramids (Terry Pratchett)

  • The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)

  • The Amulet of Samarkand (Johnathan Stroud)

  • The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit)

  • The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien)

  • The Witcher Series (Andrzej Sapkowski)

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