Tea-Break Archaeology

The Archaeology Podcast Network

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The world is full of incredible archaeological sites, inspiring historic figures, and breathtaking ancient artefacts. But what about those everyday objects that have become so essential to our daily life that we don't even notice them any more? In this podcast, professional archaeologist and journalist Dr Matilda Siebrecht explores the deep history and archaeological origins of the most familiar objects and crafts, sometimes enlisting the help of an expert guest speaker to really dig into the topic. Ever wanted to find out the history of the simple notebook? What the ancient equivalent of a computer was? When we started using...

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  • Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 2) - Ep 61Sep 22, 2026 · 38 min
  • Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 1) - Ep 60Sep 8, 2026 · 27 min
  • Archaeology of Chopsticks - Ep 59Aug 25, 2026 · 40 min
  • PROMO - There and Back Again - Ep 67Aug 11, 2026 · 40 min
  • Archaeology of Forks - Ep 58Jul 28, 2026 · 42 min
  • Archaeology of Spoons - Ep 57Jul 14, 2026 · 43 min
  • Archaeology of Knives - Ep 56Jun 30, 2026 · 38 min
  • A new direction and a new co-host! - Ep 55Jun 16, 2026 · 38 min
  • Ancient Skin-care with Katie Chin-Quee (part 2) - Ep 54Jun 2, 2026 · 36 min
  • Ancient Skin-care with Katie Chin-Quee (part 1) - Teabreak 53May 19, 2026 · 34 min

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