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 Notebooks
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!
The Archaeologist’s Teacup blog post on notebooks
Archaeology magazine article on the history of writing
Smithsonian article on world’s oldest papyrus
Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
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