Bone / Antler

I am currently doing my PhD research on flint artefacts from the transitional period of Mesolithic to Neolithic in Belgium by use-wear analysis. For this research, I perform a lot of experiments using flint tools for 'Mesolithic activities', like plant or hide processing.

Dr. in Quaternary and Prehistory with European mention in the University Rovira i Virgili of Tarragona (Spain) in collaboration with the University of Ferrara (Italy).

I graduated from the University of York in 1994 with a BA in Archaeology and started making replica Viking Age artefacts in 1999, while working at the Jorvik Viking Centre.

My MA thesis was devoted to techno-typological analysis of Lower Palaeolithic tools.

I teach experimental archaeology in the Anthropology department at Humboldt State University, California. The labs and classes provide student insight into past technologies, helping them recognize the tools and evidence in the field.

Archaeologist using experimental archaeology (production and use of antler combs) to be able to interpret traces on early medieval combs through use wear analysis.

Education:

MA Archaeology from the University of Aberdeen (2014)

My dissertation looked at the possible uses of seaweed in Viking Age Metallurgy. This research used experimental methods working with seaweed in an iron-age style forge (provided by EXARC member Dave Budd).

I work in the field of experimental archaeology for more than 20 years. My interest focus on the technology and function of the prehistoric stone and osseous artefacts, which I study mainly with the use of the traceological method.

Hello! My name is Lucia.
I am a woman with wide interests and experience, and always looking for new challenges and learning opportunities!

Started experimental work in 2006, researching the antler combs from the Norse site on Bornais, South Uist, Scotland.