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How Pottery Works
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Pottery hasn't always been considered art, but it has always been used in a practical manner. Learn where pottery came from and where it's going today.
The Ultimate Pottery Quiz
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Have you ever craved the feel of wet clay under your fingertips? Do you have unfulfilled creative urges? Let our quiz help you decide if pottery making is the creative outlet you've been looking for.
How Much Do You Know About Ceramics?
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Ceramics have been around for most of human history, but there's much about it that you probably don't know. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all things ceramic. By the end, you'll be ready to reenact​ that hot scene from the movie "Ghost"!
Kintsugi: What a Broken Bowl Can Teach Us
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This Japanese art uses a precious metal to literally fill in the cracks of a broken pottery piece. Learn more about kintsugi at HowStuffWorks.
How many points can you win playing this Harry Potter picture reveal game?
Harry Potter is a classic fantasy that takes you to an amazing world of witches and wizards. Try our picture reveal game and see how much you remember about the movies!
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck
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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
Can You Identify These Harry Potter Movies From Just One Image?
The massive success of the Harry Potter films is due not only to their captivating characters and stories, but also their stunning visual appeal. Have you watched closely enough to identify the Harry Potter movie from one screenshot? Test yourself by taking this quiz!
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.