Making Prehistoric Pottery

Today, we visit the Young Archaeologists Club at Newcastle University to learn about prehistoric pots, what they are and how they're made!
Find out more about YAC @ Newcastle University:
www.yac-uk.org/clubs/newcastle
Graham Taylor, Potted History:
www.pottedhistory.co.uk/
Also, for more Stone Age videos & info:
www.archaeosoup.com/prehistory

[@Lawman212]

I found the breakdown of the tools used to make impressions on the pottery very interesting. I haven't seen very many other videos which talk about period correct ways of making impressions.

[@rosemarymorgan336]

Experimental archaeology for the win! I've learned how to make pottery in the traditional pueblo style with the coil and scrape method. Pit fires are fun, but I will never do another one in the middle of summer. There is something about a pot that is made the traditional way from picking the clay to firing the pot, that makes it very special. Though this last time I took the class, we had a some difficulty with transport and didn't get to pick the clay, but we got to process it. When you process your own clay you develop a great respect for the earth you are working with and don't waste anything. Now, I want to go make some more pottery for my reenactment group, thanks guys. Now, where can I build a pit fire?

[@incorectulpolitic]

Hi,
I need a non toxic clay container with a non-toxic seal in which I can store raw milk. How did the ancient seal the inside of a clay container in order to prevent the milk sipping through the clay?
Thank you

[@SurvivalAussie]

At 7:55 the discussion on what the piece is for, I think, is summed up correctly. To keep coals alight, for the next fire making. As a survival instructor, this makes perfect sense. That is why the 2 small holes are there, to allow oxygen in.