This fortnight we’re joined by Dr. Madeleine McLeester for a special love potion themed Valentines day episode. So whether you need a “bagger” to seduce your crush or you’re wondering how to interpret that graffiti on the brothel wall, we’ve got just the V-Day programming you’ve been looking for. We also talk about medicinal plants and landscape knowledge. So put out the roses, pour yourself a nice glass of sparkling Covassier, put the roses in a vase, and remember the reason for the season.

Show Notes

• Paulette, Tate. 2024. In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia. Oxford. ”https://global.oup.com/academic/product/in-the-land-of-ninkasi-9780197682449?cc=ca&lang=en&
• Seifert, Donna J. 1991. Within Site of the White House: The Archaeology of Working Women. Historical Archaeology 25(4):82-108.
• Seifert, Donna J., and Joseph Balicki. 2005. Mary Ann Hall’s House. Historical Archaeology 39, (1):59-73.

Hit Piece

• McLeester, M. 2026 “All Plants Are Medicine”: Historical Menominee Medicinal-Plant Collection Practices, Wisconsin, U.S.A.. Historical Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41636-025-00585-0

Credits

Sponsors: APANB, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Producers: Emanuel Akel (Audio Engineer); Cody Pai (Video/Socials)

Music Credits: Intro/Outro (Remix): Emanuel Akel, Original Title/Hit Pieces: Justin Hoenke