Making Prehistory Real | INTERVIEW: Dr. James Dilley |

THERE IS AN EXTENDED EDITION OF THIS INTERVIEW FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS AT   / interview-dr-51716940   In this interview we are talking with Dr James Dilley, renowned experimental archaeologist and craftsman, specialising in prehistoric technologies. James’ skills in producing authentic reproductions of prehistoric tools and weapons has led to his work being displayed at The British Museum and Stonehenge, he has also worked with several high profile media companies from the BBC to National Geographic. In 2009 James founded AncientCraft, https://www.ancientcraft.co.uk/ dedicating its focus towards educating and reconnecting people to their prehistoric heritage and he is routinely asked to demonstrate all manner of prehistoric techniques including flint knapping, fire-making, bronze and copper casting, even demonstrating copper smelting, going all the way from rock to metal using authentic tools and materials. 00:00 - Start 02:11 - How did you start in archaeology? 11:26 - If you could only have one skill, what would it be? 12:33 - Can you knap glass? 15:49 - Greenstone axes: practical tools or symbolic tokens? 22:40 - The extraction of metal ores. 29:30 - Does your work give you a better insight into prehistoric life? 32:11 - Otzi’s toolkit 34:33 - The origins of archery 36:59 - Which bit of prehistory would you travel back to, given the chance? 42:18 - How easy is it to learn flint knapping? 45:11 - The thought process of making a handaxe 46:59 - What separates one culture from another in terms of style? 52:29 - Isn’t glue important? 53:47 - The AncientCraft website 57:12 - Rounding up 🔴 PATREON:   / theprehistoryguys   We have a friendly and enthusiastic Patreon community helping us create our content through monthly subscription. Get access to exclusive (ad-free!) content, be on the inside track of what we're up to and help us build the channel. 🟡 BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prehisto... If you want to show some love to the Prehistory Guys but don't want the commitment of a monthly subscription, you can make a on off donation by following the link below. NOTE: all single donations go forward to a special fund for our next location movie. WEBSITE: https://theprehistoryguys.uk Facebook:   / theprehistoryguys   Twitter:   / prehistoryguys   Instagram:   / prehistoryguys