About this episode

Ash and Tilly explore the archaeological aspects of Hobbiton and the differences between nomadic and settled societies as depicted in Tolkien's works.

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?

People in this episode

Hosts: Ash, Tilly

Topics covered

• archaeology
• Hobbiton
• settled societies
• nomadic societies
• Tolkien
• hobbit-holes
• conspicuous consumption

Keywords

• archaeology
• Hobbiton
• Tolkien
• hobbit-holes
• settled societies
• nomadic societies
• conspicuous consumption

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Hobbit

Places: Hobbiton

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