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Weaving Our Own Fates! (Part 2) - Ep 44

In part two of their fateful quest, Ash and Tilly chat more with prehistoric archaeologist and textiles specialist Ronja Lau. Together, the three discuss the different kinds of analysis possible when studying archaeological textiles, and work together to try and replicate the woven threads left by the Norns. But what kind of material should they use? Should they go for a twill, or tabby weave? And what’s Ronja’s obsession with Telekom got to do with anything?

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Weaving Our Own Fates! (Part 1) - Ep 43

In this episode, Tilly and Ash have been tasked with covering holiday leave for the Norns, the weavers of fate, life and destiny from Norse mythology. However, there’s a problem they don’t have the first clue about weaving! Luckily the know someone who does, prehistoric archaeologist and textile specialist, Ronja Lau! With Ronja’s help, will the trio be able to weave the fates of Gods and humans? And will they ever find out how Game of Thrones ended?

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  • A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin

  • Inkheart - Cornelia Funke

  • The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy) - Deborah Harkness

  • The Magic in the Weaving - Tamora Pierce

  • Daughter of the Forest - Juliet Marillier

  • The Weaver and the Witch Queen - Genevieve Gornichec

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