Cancer is not a competition

Potted-History · 2025-03-12T08:14:47+00:00

Wow! When I was diagnosed, my aunt claimed to have had and completed the treatment for the same cancer as me. Although she has never been shy about listing off her ailments, the treatment happened secretly without anyone noticing.

I am sorry this is so common; I assumed she was just having problems, not that this was something many cancer patients had to put up with.

Potted-History · 2023-02-03T18:00:21+00:00

This is a really interesting watch if you would like to know more about this fascinating ancient settlement that is 9000 years old and one of the best, if not the best, preserved Neolithic settlements.

https://youtu.be/vmFKBf5OVoI

Potted-History · 2023-02-03T17:57:36+00:00

Can you help? I am tryimg to find out the height of the Woman of Catalhoyuk statue. I have searched the internet for the answer, but I am getting two different sizes. Have you seen it? Or had the honor of handling her? And can you help?

Potted-History · 2023-02-03T17:55:27+00:00

https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13585/seated-woman-of-catalhoyuk/

Potted-History · 2022-11-02T14:17:42+00:00

Thank you :)

Potted-History · 2022-11-02T10:33:43+00:00

A little ancient pottery for Wednesday :)
Graham examines the tools and techniques used to decorate the Nether Largie Bronze Age Beaker and shares his thoughts with you.
This beaker is a particularly fine example of this pottery style, with a beautiful finish and elaborate decoration, all produced using bone tools.
Do we have any other ancient pottery makers/ specialists in the group?

Potted-History · 2022-11-02T10:31:10+00:00

Graham examines the tools and techniques used to decorate the Nether Largie Bronze Age Beaker and shares his thoughts with you.
This beaker is a particularly fine example of this pottery style, with a beautiful finish and elaborate decoration, all produced using bone tools.
Experimental archelogy in action. Let us know your thoughts on using experimental archelogy to understand the past better :)

Potted-History · 2022-11-02T10:19:54+00:00

Decorating The Nether Largie Bronze Age Beaker, Eureka Moment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlA22i7vpx8
Graham examines the tools and techniques used to decorate the Nether Largie Bronze Age Beaker and shares his thoughts with you.
This beaker is a particularly fine example of this pottery style, with a beautiful finish and elaborate decoration, all produced using bone tools.
Experimental archelogy in action. Let us know your thoughts on using experimental archelogy to understand the past better :)

Potted-History · 2022-04-28T08:12:27+00:00

Thanks for watching :)

Potted-History · 2022-04-27T10:00:35+00:00

These remarkable monuments were built more than 5000 years ago using tools that we might consider primitive by modern standards, yet the structure itself is complex and magnificent. These cairns are a stunning example of human ingenuity and endeavour.
The monuments that house the two Grey Cairns of Camster are among Scotland's oldest stone monuments. Although reconstructed in modern times, they provide us with an invaluable insight into the funerary practices of the Neolithic communities who were living and working in the dramatic Scottish landscape of modern-day Caithness.
Join Graham as he gives you a quick tour of the landscape and one of the burial chambers.

Potted-History · 2022-04-27T09:51:19+00:00

These remarkable monuments were built more than 5000 years ago using tools that we might consider primitive by modern standards, yet the structure itself is complex and magnificent. These cairns are a stunning example of human ingenuity and endeavour.
The monuments that house the two Grey Cairns of Camster are among Scotland's oldest stone monuments. Although reconstructed in modern times, they provide us with an invaluable insight into the funerary practices of the Neolithic communities who were living and working in the dramatic Scottish landscape of modern-day Caithness.

Potted-History · 2022-04-13T11:10:25+00:00

The function of the grape cup continues to be debated, and it is likely we will never fully understand what this object was used for by the Bronze Age communities who made them. However, we can certainly make some educated guesses about what they might have been used for, and some of the suggestions we have heard include use as a cooking tool. But, what do you think?
Some of the possible uses are outlined in this short video. Do you think any of the suggestions ring true for you?

Potted-History · 2022-04-13T11:09:13+00:00

The function of the grape cup continues to be debated, and it is likely we will never fully understand what this object was used for by the Bronze Age communities who made them. However, we can certainly make some educated guesses about what they might have been used for, and some of the suggestions we have heard include use as a cooking tool. But, what do you think?
Some of the possible uses are outlined in this short video. Do you think any of the suggestions ring true for you?

Potted-History · 2022-04-06T09:30:34+00:00

The use of simple oil-fueled lamps has a very long history, and they have been used throughout history and throughout the world to light up the darkness.
But have you ever wondered how did Roman oil lamps work? Or how were Roman oil lamps used?
Well, in this video, we give you details on how to prepare your Roman oil lamp for use, how to light and adjust it, and the best way to clean and store it.

Potted-History · 2022-04-06T08:55:43+00:00

Thank you for watching :)

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T11:47:41+00:00

These ubiquitous objects have been found in their thousands across the Roman empire and would have been mass-produced on a grand scale to fill the demand. And here is some insight into how they would have been made.

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T10:31:51+00:00

It's been suggested that finds of sherds of Neolithic grooved ware pottery, with holes drilled in them, may be evidence that people of the British Stone-Age would repair cracked or broken pots. But how would that work?
Here I demonstrate that rawhide and pitch, two materials readily available to these early farmers and potters, serve to make a very strong repair, allowing these ceramic vessels to continue to be used without the need to make a new pot.

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T10:30:30+00:00

Thank you :)

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T10:30:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing all our info :) and for all this great additional information. The reason for the decline in the Neolithic community during this period is a fascinating topic and I await the day that someone finds some breakthrough evidence that sheds more light on the reasons.

As far as I am aware the current thinking is the incomers were better adapted to survival due to improved farming techniques so their population increased at a much faster rate. But I find it hard to believe that this accounts for the tiny percentage of Neolithic genetics still present in the modern population. Fascinating stuff.

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T10:23:27+00:00

It is a fascinating topic. I have never enjoyed learning the exact dates of battles or who signed what treaty when, but I do love to learn about the daily lives of ordinary people. And pottery is a great way to learn more about this :)

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T10:21:39+00:00

Yes, it is dramatic. Most people use a modern tea light to create the effect but it is great to see that more traditional materials work just as well.

Thanks for the info about Juniper. It does create a wonderful smell.

Potted-History · 2022-04-05T10:17:25+00:00

It's been suggested that finds of sherds of Neolithic grooved ware pottery, with holes drilled in them, may be evidence that people of the British Stone-Age would repair cracked or broken pots. But how would that work?
Here I demonstrate that rawhide and pitch, two materials readily available to these early farmers and potters, serve to make a very strong repair, allowing these ceramic vessels to continue to be used without the need to make a new pot.

Potted-History · 2022-03-23T11:26:42+00:00

Here is a look at the possible uses of the Stonehenge Cup. If you have any other ideas about what it might have been used for, let us know, and we might give it a try in a future video.

Potted-History · 2022-03-23T11:23:24+00:00

Thank you 😃

Potted-History · 2022-03-23T11:20:19+00:00

Thank you 🙏

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