Rumbling bellies be gone! Ash and Tilly are on a quest to deconstruct the ingredients of the famous Lembas Bread from Lord of the Rings. One bite might be enough to fill one man’s belly, but its not enough for the AMT team. Our fantasy archaeologists have reached out to experimental archaeologist, Caroline Nicolay (Pario Gallico) to help solve the riddle of the Elven snack. In this episode, they discuss the importance of food in fantasy, Iron Age food practices, and, of course, Discworld…

• Lord of the Rings (J.R.R.Tolkien)
• Wee Free Men (Terry Pratchett)
• Nanny Ogg’s Cookbook (Terry Pratchett)
• The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis)
• Legends and Lattes (Travis Baldree)
• Fellowship of Bakers and Magic (J. Penner)
• The House Witch (Delemhach)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl)
• Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carrol)

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In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover is joined by Dr. Madeline Mackie, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Michigan State University, to explore the archaeology of mammoth kill sites in the Northwest Plains.

Dr. Mackie walks us through what makes a site a “kill site” and how archaeologists determine whether mammoths were hunted by humans or died naturally. She shares insights into the types of tools, bone modifications, and site features that point to deliberate human activity—offering a glimpse into the complex and skilled lifeways of Paleoindigenous peoples.

The discussion also highlights what these mammoth kills reveal about how early humans adapted to shifting environments at the end of the Ice Age, providing crucial context for understanding the transition into the Archaic period. Dr. Mackie closes with a call to action: the Plains needs more archaeologists dedicated to uncovering and interpreting the Archaic period—one of the most understudied and dynamic chapters of Indigenous history.

Transcripts

For a rough transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/24

Links

• The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
• Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
• Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio

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There is in deed an art to references! Writing, reviewing or requesting references is not as simple as it may seem, but when done well and intentionally, they can serve as a useful metric. If you are a student pursuing references for scholarships, graduate school or your first job, this podcast will help you better understand how and who to request a reference from and how to pave the way for references that will bolster your chance at success. Professors and hiring managers, we have plenty for you as well from deciphering the “secret language”, as Andrew coins it, to how to how and who you should be providing references for.

For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/314

• Bill White: Succinct Research
• Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
• Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC
• Andrew Kinkella
• Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)
• Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology

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