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Archaeology of The Hobbit: We're going to need a bigger map! - Trowel 68

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In this episode, Tilly and Ash finally delve into the world of The Hobbit, beginning with an overall archaeological survey of the world…or maybe just the map? Tune in to find out all about weird medieval animals, warrior women, and really the star of the episode, Thrór's map. Books mentioned: The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien) Links Window to the West: Culture and Environment in the Scottish Gàidhealtachd (information on Scáthach, Warrior of Skye) Birka Warrior Woman Weird Medieval Animals Thrór's Map Contact Email: [email protected] Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/68 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.

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