“Roman glass objects have been recovered across the Roman Empire in domestic, industrial and funerary contexts. Glass was used primarily for the production of vessels, although mosaic tiles and window glass were also produced.” -Wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_glass
Greetings Medieval Readers,
Yours Truly had the absolute privilege this past weekend to advise Thier Majesties in choosing a new Kingdom Notable. For the first time, our kingdom by the sea has an official representative of the Sciences!
Traditionally grouped under the “Arts and Sciences”, the scientists of Atlantia may have felt overlooked in recent years. Our gracious monarchs sought to right that wrong and selected Lord Alan MacFarlane as Royal Scientist. Lord Alan presented a fascinating project to members of the Laurels at the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Festival.
Lord Alan, a metal worker by trade, examined examples of “Roman” glass using X-rays and high-resolution imaging to determine if these pieces were authentic. Lord Alan’s research into what he should expect to find and the results of what he did find led to the conclusion that some of the glass pieces were indeed authentic while others were not. Lord Alan then created a beautiful wire-wrapped necklace showcasing the truly authentic pieces and presented this work of art along with a summary of his process. This author was truly enchanted with the way Lord Alan explained the process and tools in a way that was accessible to those of us unfamiliar with the sciences.
Lord Alan is also a very involved member of the Alchemist’s Guild of Atlantia, who maintains a presence on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/301366645994806/)