EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 33 MIN
PROMO: Tea Break Archaeology Ep 37
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The APN is taking a holiday break. We’re using this opportunity to present you with something you may not have heard from another episode on the network.Tea Break Archaeology Ep 37: The Archaeology of NotebooksI hope that you have a writing utensil handy, because you’ll want to make some notes for this one! In this episode, Matilda takes a dive into the origins and archaeology of the simple notebook. But what actually is a notebook? What materials have they been made from throughout history? And did an ancient Egyptian king really predict AI? Listen in to find out!Tea Break ArchaeologyLinks:The Archaeologist’s Teacup blog post on notebooksArchaeology magazine article on the history of writingSmithsonian article on world’s oldest papyrusArticle on wax tabletsArticle on clay tabletsClay tablet exampleArticle on paper makingArticle on book bindingMatilda’s Contact DetailsEmail: [email protected] intro and outro music is royalty and copyright free: “Best buddies 12609” by Kinemesis_Musica (sourced through pixabay)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion 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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I hope that you have a writing utensil handy, because you’ll want to make some notes for this one! In this episode, Matilda takes a dive into the origins and archaeology of the simple notebook. But what actually is a notebook? What materials have they been made from throughout history? And did an ancient Egyptian king really predict AI? Listen in to find out!
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