Episode 2, filmed on the hottest day of the year, Jim and Brenna dream of spending their time by the seaside and they welcome back friend of the show Dr Jennifer Jones, to discuss the diversity of animal management on the Scottish Islands from the Neolithic to the Viking period. Taking us from Neolithic Red deer introductions to the OG market economy of the Vikings, Jen discusses how the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and other Scottish islands represent ideal case studies. Using isotopes, it is possible to ask why people in amazing Iron Age Brochs are feeding fish to pigs and seaweed to sheep. Jen highlights how the Scottish islands show a big variety in animal management and use and offer an ideal case study for archaeological investigation. With digresses into fishy cheese in the Neolithic, Jim wondering if you can milk a pig, Brenna’s encounters with a lactating sow and the dangers of geography teachers introducing Hedgehogs, we delve into the varied and fantastic archaeology of the beautiful Scottish islands. You can find out more about Jens research on the isotopes of the Scottish islands here The Archaeology of.. is produced by the Archaeology team from the University of Lancashire. It is presented by Drs James Morris and Brenna Hassett. Filming and editing by Mariusz Kuczaj. Theme tune by STEAL The Archaeology of... Everything
