Recreative Practice: Examine the potential of using 3D Printing & Electroforming (Metalization) to reimagine 2000 year old Archaeological find, The Hallaton Helmet

Recreative Practice Research Examine the potential of using 3D Printing & Electroforming (Metalization)- Stretching the possibilities of Digital & Analogue making to recreate and interpret archaeological finds.

The Hallaton Helmet was discovered in year 2000 in Leicestershire by archaeologists. It is a significantly important and extremely high-status Roman Cavalry Helmet dating back over 2000 years old. Followed by 9 years of conservation by the British Museum.

Working closely with a team of archaeologists, artist illustrator and museum curators, I recreated two recreations for display at Harborough Museum and the Hallaton Museum in Leicestershire. The research project was funded by Leicestershire Archaeological Society. Dissemination and Impact- Interview on East Midlands regional news. Filmed in DMU craft workshop- Aired on Thursday 28th March 24 ( https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand/index.php/prog/3C267083?bcast=140818876)

Hidden History- Unearthing the Past- 13k Youtube Subscribers Spectacular Roman cavalry helmet brought to life in recreation for Iron Age exhibition (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TiK_DlWnhY)

History Enhanced- Unearthing Britain's Past: The Hallaton Helmet Discovery- Youtube 1.93 Subscribers (12k views 8th June 2024) Unearthing Britain's Past: The Hallaton Helmet Discovery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVOTJTp3FXM)

Archaeological Services- Curator Helen Sharp from Leicestershire County Council Museums talks about the Helmet project at University of Leicester Archaeologist conference. Youtube Channel -1.17k Subscribers Episode 3: Re-creating Britain's Finest Roman Cavalry Helmet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thheUSPa2AE&t=4s)

Time team official News- Cover the project. 245k Youtube Subscribers (84K views 8th June 24) EPIC FINDS & LOST WORLDS | Time Team News | Episode #9 + Chateau rediscovery & new episode updates! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pj6RbbLrXY)

Smithsonian Magazine- See a Restored Ancient Roman Helmet—and Two Shiny New Replicas | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com) Discover the Hallaton Helmet, a Restored Piece of Ancient Armor (mymodernmet.com) Harborough Museum celebrates return of Hallaton Helmet | Leicestershire County Council Unique Roman Cavalry Parade Helmet Recreated - Arkeonews Hallaton Roman cavalry parade helmet recreated – The History Blog A Painstakingly Reconstructed Ancient Roman Helmet Goes on Display (artnet.com) Unlocking the secrets of the 'bling' Roman helmet found in a field (bbc.com) Hallaton Helmet Recreated Thanks to LAHS Funding - LAHS The Hallaton Helmet | Harborough Museum Reconstructing the Hallaton Helmet - Current Archaeology The Roman "Hallaton helmet" discovered in 2000, and lavishly decorated with silver and gold, has been reconstructed. This article goes into its creation, other finds in the region, and discusses elite cavalry in the period. : r/history (reddit.com) Hallaton Roman Helmet Restored For The First Time (allthatsinteresting.com) Hallaton Roman cavalry helmet recreated in stunning detail | Archaeology News Online Magazine (archaeologymag.com) What makes this 2,000-year-old restored helmet unique? | - Times of India (indiatimes.com) Hallaton Helmet (englishlocalhistory.org) Unique Roman helmet found in Leicestershire field on display again (bbc.com) New Hallaton Treasure Objects Go On Display – HFM (harboroughfm.co.uk) Hallaton Roman cavalry parade helmet recreated (romanarmytalk.com) The Restoration of an Ancient Roman Helmet—and Two Shiny New Replicas (thearchaeologist.org) Liberal England: The Hallaton Helmet is on display at the Harborough Museum