Seize the Clay: Pottery Workshops in Sagalassos with Elizabeth Murphy episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 24, 2021 · 32 MIN

Seize the Clay: Pottery Workshops in Sagalassos with Elizabeth Murphy

from Peopling the Past · host Chelsea Gardner and Melissa Funke

You might call ceramics the "plastics" of the ancient world...ubiquitous, indestructible, and incredibly useful! But how do we identify the spaces where ancient potters once made these everyday objects? Dr. Elizabeth Murphy joins the podcast to tell us all about the discovery and excavation of ancient tableware workshops at the site of Sagalassos in modern Turkey. Listen in as artisanal techniques are brought to life and the everyday lives of ancient potters are revealed through archaeological exploration.

NOW PLAYING

Seize the Clay: Pottery Workshops in Sagalassos with Elizabeth Murphy

0:00 32:29

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Peopling the Past?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this Peopling the Past episode published?

This episode was published on August 24, 2021.

What is this episode about?

You might call ceramics the "plastics" of the ancient world...ubiquitous, indestructible, and incredibly useful! But how do we identify the spaces where ancient potters once made these everyday objects? Dr. Elizabeth Murphy joins the podcast to tell...

Can I download this Peopling the Past episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!