Against my better judgement, I have decided to launch a YouTube channel. I am expecting small viewing numbers – lets face it, what I do is particularly niche!
However, having been busy over the winter, filming various projects, discussions, experiments and documentaries, I have realised that I am enjoying the process!
The channel (Historic Concepts) will not be restricted by time period or techniques. I plan to make videos on a wide range of topics. Some will be obvious, such as the video diaries of large construction projects, while others will record many of the experiments and tasks I have investigated over the last 30 years. I also hope to delve into many other passions such as Medieval longsword and dagger fighting techniques, and even Renaissance drawing techniques.
My hope is that the videos I produce will, to some small extent, form an archive of my diverse and at times, strange exploits. Having spent many years recording the experiments I run, I have realised that some of you may want to see the processes in action and the thinking that lies behind them.
The drilled ‘Bore Core’ replaced in its hole. 
A ‘Bore Core’ produced by a hollow copper drill through 62mm of sandstone (MOHs Hardness 5)- using sand as an abrasive. 
The parallel hole drilled using the hollow copper drill and a sand abrasive. 
Visible striations caused by the rotation of silica sand grains. A close match to many archaeological examples of drilled holes in hard rock.
The Ultimate Stonehenge Documentary Series…?
I have also been involved in a large filming project designed and led by Julian Richards which seeks to tell a comprehensive story about Stonehenge and its incredible landscape. Julian has been closely involved with Stonehenge for over 40 years and has, for some time, wanted to produce a documentary (in this case 4 episodes) that tackles the debates and discussions that surround the monument – as well as giving a detailed appraisal of the work that has been carried out there so far.
This ambitious filming project has taken us across the Stonehenge landscape and I have been involved in various aspects – including discussions and journeys that follow the 18 mile Sarsen route (from West Woods to Stonehenge) and the 120-40 mile Bluestone route from Preseli to Stonehenge.
It is an epic project that, when finished, should set a benchmark for Stonehenge documentaries and I’ve particularly enjoyed the numerous ‘wormholes’ the journey has taken us down. It is our aim to release some associated ‘wormhole’ discussions to go hand in hand with each episode that really delve into the detail of the Stonehenge story and that illustrate current thinking and disagreements on what it all means!
Feel free to email me with any suggestions for videos you may have.
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