Experimental Reconstructions

Much of the work undertaken by me is related to how reconstructions ofthe past move between the realms of theoretical understanding and practical application. It is the underpinnings of such theoretical directions which allow full, or as near to full understanding of how a piece of archaeological material culture should, or at least could, be used.

Work recently has sought to consider a number of different areas of research, from sensorial histories, through the reconstructions of sounding devices from remote and even more recent prehistory.. such as drums, horns, rattles, lithophones, whistles and bull roarers to textiles accurately woven and sewn from prehistory to later historic periods (such as Neolithic Near East, to Bronze Age Europe and Post-Roman Egypt).

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Reconstruction of a 3rd century millitary tunic from the Fresco of Terentius, Dura Europos, Syria

The fresco of Terentius - X-rayed during forensic analysis to show tantalising decorations on the tunics of processional millitary







You can see images of reconstructed sounding devices on the links to the shop and also on the music page of this blog