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Morning! I always keep discussions of ancient goldsmiths non-gender specific because truth is we just don't know & words can be leading!

There were female goldsmiths in Medieval London & some even had own gold marks. If prehistoric goldworkers were working in small specialised, groups/families then it would be strange for women not to be involved.

I've always loved this by Tom Björklund of a Bronze Age metalworker. Do look at his work: it's incredible.
tombjorklund.fi/

#Archaeology

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A glorious day to be out an about in #EppingForest.

During lockdown I spent so much time in the forest but it's been a while since I've managed a decent walk amongst the trees. Left it a bit late in the day to get started but managed to cover a fair amount of (soggy) ground.

There's a Welsh phrase "Dod yn ôl at fy nghoed" which can be translated as "To return to my trees" and means to return to one’s senses and a balanced state of mind.

#walking #trees #mindfulness #ToReturnToMyTrees

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Bit of a behind the scenes photo - torcs are obviously 2300ish years old, utterly precious and totally irreplaceable.

So when they're moved, even a short distance, they're packed snugly and safely!

Happy Friday all...I hope you're packed snugly and safely whenever you move today! 😉

#Archaeology #Torcs #gold #travel #Scotland #BlairDrummond #Netherurd

The outcrops have looked nice in the fresh snow recently. Early in the season it is interesting to see which faces retain snow and which prefer to be exposed. And so on

I like learning how things are made, trying to make things, and sometimes trying to do a good job. I love to eat, perform light labor in the garden or around the house, and consume scifi.

















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