"What inspired this podcast?", asked a few of our listeners. We bring a slice of the behind-the-scenes story of the Chippin' Away podcast for you!In this season finale episode, your hosts Akash and Durga are interviewed by a mystery host, with some tongue-twisters, a quiz about the podcast itself, and a generous serving of nuggets from Chippin' Away!We will be back in April 2022 with season 3 and more episodes that are a chip off the old block. Keep your suggestions and comments coming on C'A socials on Instagram and Twitter @chippinawayind and send us emails at [email protected] your eyes peeled for newsletters, merch, and more!Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

Let us explore a much "alluded to" topic in our discussion of the past! How the study of languages could help the construction of a past cultural milieu. We introduce the theme of "Archaeolinguistics" or "Linguistic Anthropology" in this episode of our podcast, with our guest speaker Gabrielle Roccella. Gabrielle draws from the world of Indo-European linguistics and discusses themes and syntactic constructions that could lend another ladder to the study of past societies. Ready? Pame! Andiamo! Keep the conversation going on socials (Twitter and IG) @chippinawayindOr drop us a line with your comments at [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

Get ready to eat! ...and explore how potatoes and other tubers have influenced the human diet since prehistoric times. Your hosts Akash and Durga discuss tubers - how they were procured, cooked, consumed, and carried with travelling groups across great distances. And while you listen to the fascinating history of potatoes, Akash has but one question for you...(find out at the end of the episode!)This is the first episode in our series 'Roti, Kapda, Makaan' (Food, Clothing and Shelter) where we discuss the storied histories of everyday objects and entities! :)Keep the fascinating conversation on human past going, on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind Or send us a line at [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

Catch the uncut and unabridged edition of our conversation with Dr. Shilpa Dahake on all things rivers, riverscapes and people! Sections from this interview formed the basis of episodes S02E08 and S02E09, A Bridge over Troubled Waters!As always, keep the budding conversation going, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @ChippinAwayINDOr send us an email with your thoughts and inputs to [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

Let us continue our conversation with Dr. Shilpa Dahake, as we discuss rivers, riverscapes and sacred landscapes associated with water bodies.  This deep dive into the human-river interaction opens more exciting avenues of discussion! If you haven't already, catch Part 1 of this episode first!As always, keep the budding conversation going, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ChippinAwayINDOr send us an email with your thoughts and inputs to [email protected] Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

In this episode, part one of two, we continue investigating our relationship with the various natural elements - water! We look at how water, in particular rivers, have contributed to human culture and civilisation. Join us in discussion with Dr. Shilpa Dahake as we investigate how rivers have shaped our human world and how we, as agents of change, have shaped (and continue to shape) rivers. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram @ChippinAwayIND and drop us a line at [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

How does the history of art contribute to archaeology? This episode explores a case study of sculptural art in South Asia with Kanika Gupta. We also discuss her new coauthored book "Lupadakhe", which explores the movements of sculptors and their work at various ancient sites in Western India. Ready to pick up the metaphorical chisel and get chippin' away? Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind and drop us a line at [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

In this, the second episode of 'Elementals',  we look at Earth. How can we use the Earth itself to help us date the past? And how have humans modified Earthly processes? Join us, as we converse with Dr. Aayush Srivastava on how he uses sand grains to date the archaeological record (luminescence dating) and what his research into the Thar tells us about the ebb and flow of the sands of time!Twitter and Instagram: @ChippinAwayINDBlog: kalemighty.comEmail: [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

On 30th May 1863, the Father of Indian Prehistory, Robert Bruce Foote discovered a handaxe (prehistoric tool) at Pallavaram in Tamil Nadu (India). This discovery put South Asia on the map for the conversations on prehistory and early human activity. Team Chippin' Away marks this day with Prof. Shanti Pappu who continues to work on the prehistory of South Asia and has dedicated years of study to uncover the little known facets of Robert Bruce Foote's life. Why exactly is Robert Bruce Foote considered the Father of Indian Prehistory? What is his legacy? Why are these conversations so important in today's day and age? Let's find out!! Twitter and Instagram: @chippinawayindBlog: kalemighty.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)

We're back with another Museum Day Special! We discuss a one-of-its-kind museum in India with our guest speaker Miss Sanjana Rangan in this episode. Let's dive in! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind and send us a line at [email protected] the show (https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind)