The EXARC Show
The EXARC Show brings together people with a passion for experimental archaeological research, ancient and traditional technologies, open-air museums and heritage interpretation.
We started podcasting out of need in March 2020 (COVID) and haven’t stopped since!
Since its launch, the EXARC Show has grown into a dynamic platform that brings together archaeologists, craftspeople, museum professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world. Each episode aims to share knowledge, inspire collaboration, and highlight the diverse voices shaping experimental archaeology and open-air museums today.
Weaving New Futures with Chris Aslan - Ep 76
Chris Aslan originally moved to Uzbekistan in the 1990s to write a tourist guide. Yet in his time there he worked with UNESCO to revive the dying art of silk carpet weaving, opening a workshop that is still running today. Host Jess Shaw explores with Chris his experiences of reviving an ancient craft, from experimenting with natural dyes to studying 15th century manuscripts to rediscover lost carpet designs. Chris then went on to found other craft workshops, and continues to revisit Central Asia, a place that has captured his heart.