Show notes
On this month’s episode, Alex and Simona were meant to discuss non-native species in the archaeological record. What actually happened is a mix of exotic pets, headphone-wearing animals and helpful ancient Roman advice.
Links
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/05/150525-ancient-egypt-zoo-pets-hierakonpolis-baboons-archaeology/
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2014/04/exotic-pets/
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/apr/18/ben-fur-romans-brought-rabbits-to-britain-experts-discover
- https://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2016/mar/15/animal-travellers-a-history-of-exotic-animals-in-the-uk-in-pictures
- Lockwood, J.L. et al. 2019. When pets become pests: the role of the exotic pet trade in vertebrate animals. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 17(6).
- Mitchell, M.A. History of Exotic Pets. In Manual of Exotic Pet Practice. Elsevier.
- Toynbee, J.M.C. (2013) Animals in Roman Life & Art
- Barnsley: Pen & Sword
Contact
- Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz
- Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady
- Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology
- Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
Affiliates
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- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/05/150525-ancient-egypt-zoo-pets-hierakonpolis-baboons-archaeology/
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2014/04/exotic-pets/
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/apr/18/ben-fur-romans-brought-rabbits-to-britain-experts-discover
- https://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2016/mar/15/animal-travellers-a-history-of-exotic-animals-in-the-uk-in-pictures
- Lockwood, J.L. et al. 2019. When pets become pests: the role of the exotic pet trade in vertebrate animals. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 17(6).
- Mitchell, M.A. History of Exotic Pets. In Manual of Exotic Pet Practice. Elsevier.
- Toynbee, J.M.C. (2013) Animals in Roman Life & Art
- Barnsley: Pen & Sword
Contact
- Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz
- Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady
- Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology
- Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)"