This figure is inspired by an Ice Age ceramic from DolnΓ VΔstonice and reminds us that beauty has always taken many forms.
Selected goddess figures, including this one, currently come with a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
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β³A gentle reminder that our special offer ends on 10 Feb.
The newest figure is inspired by a Late Bronze Age terracotta from Cyprus. Learn more about her mystery, and every order of a goddess figure currently includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
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New Bronze Age Cypriot Figurine πΊ
Our latest goddess figure is now available to pre order.
To celebrate, every order of this figure (and selected goddesses) includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine. Simple, elegant, very prehistoric.
Offer ends 10 Feb 26.
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Mars Ultor, the Avenger, was more than a god of war. On Romeβs northern frontier he embodied protection, justice and stability during uncertain times.
Inspired by a statue found at Balmuildy Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall, carved during the Antonine occupation.
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Working on a replica of a late Jomon Boar Dogu from Tokoshinai. A slow, meditative process of following the marks, movements and decisions of a potter working 3,000 years ago, translating their gestures into the present.
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A celebration of Burns Night, honoured by Mars.
Inspired by a Roman statue found on the Antonine Wall, Mars Ultor was a guardian figure of strength a protection on Romeβs northern frontier.
A bold symbol of belief and resilience, reimagined in clay.
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Many ancient votive uteri, including examples in the British Museum, contain a small bead of clay sealed inside the vessel. A quiet symbol of hope, protection and healing.
Watch part one and follow our account for part three.
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Some votive uteri have been found with not one, but two hidden beads sealed inside.
Tiny private messages placed in clay nearly two thousand years ago.
In part three, we ask you to let us know what you think.
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Votive uteri are a moving & common find in the ancient world. Offered at temples, they carried hopes for healing, fertility and protection.
Part one of our short series explores what these powerful objects meant to the people who made them.
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Sarahβs son found a pottery-themed LEGO figure and made a stop-motion of her in the studioβ¦ complete with a clay faceplant π€£ Meanwhile, the real Sarah is busy crafting ancient pottery (with fewer pratfalls). Last day to grab our Advent Sale savings! ππ
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Handmade figurine in the style of Bronze Age Base Ring
Beautiful Christmas present made by @pottedhistory.bsky.social @potsofhistory.bsky.social - how lucky am I?
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πΊ Head to BBC iPlayer to watch!
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
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βοΈ Our Sale ends Tues 13 Jan! βοΈ
Weβve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Nowβs the time.
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Each year we hike up Simonside to hang decorations on the wind-swept community Christmas tree, this year we added Willendorf pendants on silk ribbons ππ
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
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Fresh from the kiln and ready for last post tomorrow πβ¨
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper β perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here π
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19.12.2025 21:18 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and weβll post it out in time for tomorrowβs last tracked UK post before Christmas π
Grab yours here π
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Just out of the kiln and ready to go! πβ¨ Our stunning Bronze Age Stonehenge cups have been fired & are available in time for Christmas. Order today, and weβll send via 24βhour tracked service with the last post. π
Grab yours here π
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This week at the workshop, a 5-year-old left a heartfelt offering of ivy, stones & pine twigs for the Holly King at the feet of our Pompeian cockerel πβ¨ A beautiful echo of ancient votive traditions.
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
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18.12.2025 18:04 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Todayβs workshop task π making Roman pestles. Honestly, when theyβre all laid out to dry, theyβre giving Beetlejuice vibes π€£ Perfect for completing your Roman kitchen setup.
Get yours here:
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SALE β¨
Todayβs item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
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Curious about ancient superstition? Our replica Roman phallus is now in the Advent Sale. A mix of faith, hope and a strong wish for protection or good fortune, but too rude for Social Media apparently.
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16.12.2025 18:48 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π Still time to unwrap history!
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec β grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can π
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
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SALE
Todayβs item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
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Our handcrafted Tudor Marchpane Stampers are perfect for giving your bakes a historic twist! ππ¬ A must-have for any Tudor banquet, and your table too.
Grab yours while theyβre still available:
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14.12.2025 19:46 β π 8 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
SALE β¨
Todayβs highlight, our Osiris Brick replica, inspired by ancient rites tied to death & rebirth. In antiquity, seeds were sown & tended within the carved effigy of Osiris until they sprouted & withered, a powerful symbol of lifeβs cycle.
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Todayβs highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
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DAY 38 β SALE β¨Todayβs highlight, a votive torso replica. Inspired by offerings left at healing sanctuaries to gods like Asclepius. These fascinating objects speak to hope and the human desire to connect with forces beyond ourselves.
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12.12.2025 19:04 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ever wondered how rusticated Roman beakers got their texture? π
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
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Todayβs Advent Sale highlight is our Colchester Chariot-Race Cup, capturing all the speed and energy of a Roman circus.
Unwrap some history:
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#PottedHistory #archaeology #RomanBritain #barbotine #adventsale #historygeek #sherdnerd #giftsforarcheaoligists
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Worldwide society for prehistoric archaeology, established 1935.
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Posts by Tess Machling (membership secretary)
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Transgender Army Air Cav veteran, parent and spouse. History and geology degrees. Warhammer 40K, Revolutionary War, Celtic harp, medieval weapons. Oh, and ballet.
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Yorkshire, UK.
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
Gardener, allotment holder. Plays with fibre - spins, knits, crochets and weaves. Has had an 'interesting career path' - now retired!
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Tudor food historian & author. Living the life of an accomplished Tudor housewife from a small Tudor Manor. Book: Eating with the Tudors. Early Modern History MA @UEA.
Ceramic painter bringing dramatic galactic moments to your dinner table. PNW. (she/her)
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#Archaeologist. Neolithic-Bronze Age. Doctoral thesis on ~4000 socketed axes from Romania. ~15 years at early Neolithic GΓΆbekli Tepe / TΓΌrkiye. Now public relations and research @landesmuseumhalle.bsky.social. Also #photography. Private account.
#Roman & conflict archaeologist; Lecturer in Ancient History at Manchester Met University; University Teacher at the University of Liverpool; Early Career Research Fellow at the Centre for Integrative Research in Conflict Archaeology.
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This is the official Bluesky account for the Department of Archaeology part of the School of History, Classics & Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. https://hca.ed.ac.uk/archaeology
Teacher of English and History, student of classical archaeology. Loves languages, grammar (light in the dark) and epigraphy. Always curious, always looking for answers. Cat lover.
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Sharing information about archaeology at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Founded in 1844, promotes the study of archaeology in the British Isles and Europe and publishes The Archaeological Journal.
