The Meaning of Cleaning

Lather, rinse, and repeat – an insight into early chemistry. In this month’s episode of #FinallyFriday we dive into the history of soap, debunking soap origin myths and breaking down the science of making soap. From sourcing specific wood ash to hunting down ancient recipes, our two experts explore all the factors that are needed to create a good bar of soap. Sally Pointer is an archaeologist and freelance heritage educator with a background in museum education and teaching traditional...

Om Podcasten

Dive into the fascinating world of experimental archaeology, where scientists, craftspeople, sound-experts, musicians, artists and re-enactors come together to recreate the past. They investigate human activities from a wide range of eras, areas and civilizations. Their work involves both the use of traditional materials and techniques but increasingly also modern digital technology.Our three formats are ‘Encounters’ with experts within the field, ‘Showcases’ of the work and projects of EXARC members, and ‘Extracts’ from our quarterly EXARC Journal.