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And My Trowel - Two Archaeologists Between Fantasy and Fiction

Rhoda and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 1) - Ep 39

This month, Tilly and Ash need to figure out how to archaeologically investigate ancient tattoos, in order to help out the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society. Luckily, they are joined by archaeological conservator and professional tattoo artist Rhoda. Listen in to hear the answer to your burning archaeology and tattoo questions: What are the different meanings of tattoos? Is archaeology just jousting and bagpipes? And what’s the big deal with dots and lines?
Broadcast on:
10 Mar 2025

This month, Tilly and Ash need to figure out how to archaeologically investigate ancient tattoos, in order to help out the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society. Luckily, they are joined by archaeological conservator and professional tattoo artist Rhoda. Listen in to hear the answer to your burning archaeology and tattoo questions: What are the different meanings of tattoos? Is archaeology just jousting and bagpipes? And what’s the big deal with dots and lines?

Books Mentioned

The Mortal Instruments series - Cassandra Clare

Katie Bishop series - Luanne Bennett

ACOTAR series - Sarah J. Maas

Thud - Terry Pratchett

Die Insel der Tausend Leuchttürme - Walter Moers

Avatar the Last Airbender - TV Show

Harry Potter series - J.K Rowling

Moana - Disney

Links

Rhoda’s Instagram

Chauvet Cave paintings

Contact

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Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel

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This month, Tilly and Ash need to figure out how to archaeologically investigate ancient tattoos, in order to help out the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society. Luckily, they are joined by archaeological conservator and professional tattoo artist Rhoda. Listen in to hear the answer to your burning archaeology and tattoo questions: What are the different meanings of tattoos? Is archaeology just jousting and bagpipes? And what’s the big deal with dots and lines?