Archaeology of The Hobbit: Mounds of Middens - Trowel 70

In this episode, Ash and Tilly continue their deep dig into The Hobbit, focusing on the sedentary settlement of Hobbiton! They discuss how nomadic versus settled societies are seen within the archaeological record and Tolkien's works, to get a better archaeological understanding of hobbit-holes! Who knew pantries were a hobbit’s equivalent of conspicuous consumption? Links From Foraging to Farming: the 10,000 Year Revolution Timeline of Art History: Jōmon Culture (ca. 10,500–ca. 300 B.C.) Isotopic evidence of breastfeeding and weaning practices in a hunter–gatherer population during the Late/Final Jomon period in eastern Japan Prehistoric Venuses: Symbols of Motherhood or Womanhood? Evidence for the Eastern Agricultural Complex Crops in the Upper Delaware Valley Natufian Culture The APN Awards: The APN Awards - Nominations Open! Contact Email: [email protected] Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/70 ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.