Papers by Mateusz Frankiewicz
Treasures of Time: Research of the Faculty of Archaeology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, 2021
The pre-Roman Iron Age, i.e. the last five last centuries BC, is one of the most mysterious perio... more The pre-Roman Iron Age, i.e. the last five last centuries BC, is one of the most mysterious periods in Polish prehistory and constitutes an extremely interesting research issue, which help concentrate the studies on it, into a compact group of research problems. The studies on the pre-Roman Iron Age carried out by the group of researchers at the Faculty of Archaeology of the Adam Mickiewicz University are based on the research traditions of Poznań archaeology. The focal point of work in recent years has been settlement pottery, which is a mass source acquired during excavations whose potential has not yet been fully exploited. One way to better understand the possibilities that this type of mass material can bring has been exploitation of the potential of archaeometry. The ongoing studies on the problems of the pre-Roman Iron Age strive to detail and explain the processes and changes occurring at the time. They fit into the Poznań tradition of studies on this period, being a continu...
The aim of the experimental research was to verify the hypothesis of glass bead production in an ... more The aim of the experimental research was to verify the hypothesis of glass bead production in an open hearth. In this case, data from archeological excavations in Ribe, where the remains of “glass” hearths were discovered, was utilised. The experiment involved the forming of the hearth, where a clay nozzle in the shape of a loom weight was placed in the centre. The air was pumped into the hearth using bellows equipped with a separate air circulation system. The results of the research indicate that, thanks to such a construction and thanks to the process of charcoal sieving, the manufacturing of simple and more complex glass beads is simple and the hearths themselves are quite effective.
The paper presents the results of osteological, typological, and microwear analyses of Neolithic ... more The paper presents the results of osteological, typological, and microwear analyses of Neolithic bone tools recovered from Kopydlowo, site 6 (Greater Poland Province, Poland). The site is known for a pit with a number of bovine horn cores, a presumable refuse from Neolithic horn working. A multi-aspect analysis revealed the kinds of raw materials used for the production of bone tools and provided insights into how the specimens were worked and used. Twenty-nine out of 36 tools were identified to taxon. All artefacts were made from mammal bones, mostly cattle, sheep/goat, red deer, and pig. Awls and perforators, used to work with a soft organic material, were the most common tool types at the site. Some scrapers and polishers for hide working, as well as spatulae, a T-shaped axe, a chisel, a pendant, and pieces of raw material were also found. The presence of two tools made from wild mammals’ bones may possibly contribute to the discussion on contacts between farmers and hunter-gathe...
Slavia Antiqua. Rocznik poświęcony starożytnościom słowiańskim, 2018
The aim of the experiment was to confirm the hypothesis about the possibility of Scandinavian bea... more The aim of the experiment was to confirm the hypothesis about the possibility of Scandinavian bead makers crafting complex mosaic glass beads. For this purpose, raw glass material and tools from archaeological sites were examined. Metal tools and glass mosaic canes were made, for the purpose of the experiment, based on archaeological finds. All the glass beads were made during the experiment on a specially constructed open hearth. As a result of the experiments, the possibility of making mosaic glass beads on an open hearth was confirmed. A theoretical and practical procedure for making complex glass beads has been proposed.
E. DROBERJAR – B. KOMORÓCZY (eds.) PŘÍSPĚVKY K POZNÁNÍ BARBARSKÝCH KOMUNIT (ARCHEOLOGIE BARBARŮ 2016 A 2018) SPISY ARCHEOLOGICKÉHO ÚSTAVU AV ČR BRNO 70, BRNO., 2021
In 2015 the rescue excavation took place on Będlewo 20/27 site. The results were not only the doc... more In 2015 the rescue excavation took place on Będlewo 20/27 site. The results were not only the documentation of pre-Roman Iron Age
settlement but also was discovered half-circular bone object with central perforation. The bone object was made from the femur head of the
deer. The artefacts are not common but are finding in European Barbaricum, where they are identified as sword pommels made of bones.
Nevertheless, we can not exclude other options, and they could have a function of pedants/amulets. The Use-wear analysis of the bone
artefact was conducted in the Traceological Workshop of the Archaeology Faculty of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The results
show that the artefact has been used or get in contact with fur or wool.
Cuadernos de Prehistoria y Arqueología de la Universidad de Granada, 2017
The paper presents the results of osteological, typological, and microwear analyses of Neolithic ... more The paper presents the results of osteological, typological, and microwear analyses of Neolithic bone tools recovered from Kopydłowo, site 6 (Greater Poland Province, Poland). The site is known for a pit with a number of bovine horn cores, a presumable refuse from Neolithic horn working. A multi-aspect analysis revealed the kinds of raw materials used for the production of bone tools and provided insights into how the specimens were worked and used. Twenty-nine out of 36 tools were identified to taxon. All artefacts were made from mammal bones, mostly cattle, sheep/goat, red deer, and pig. Awls and perforators, used to work with a soft organic material, were the most common tool types at the site. Some scrapers and polishers for hide working, as well as spatulae, a T-shaped axe, a chisel, a pendant, and pieces of raw material were also found. The presence of two tools made from wild mammals' bones may possibly contribute to the discussion on contacts between farmers and hunter-gatherers in the Neolithic.
Slavia Antiqua, 2017
The aim of the experiment was to confirm the hypothesis about the possibility of Scandinavi-an be... more The aim of the experiment was to confirm the hypothesis about the possibility of Scandinavi-an bead makers crafting complex mosaic glass beads. For this purpose, raw glass material and tools from archaeological sites were examined. Metal tools and glass mosaic canes were made, for the purpose of the experiment, based on archaeological finds. All the glass beads were made during the experiment on a specially constructed open hearth. As a result of the experiments, the possibility of making mosaic glass beads on an open hearth was confirmed. A theoretical and practical procedure for making complex glass beads has been proposed.
The aim of the experimental research was to verify the hypothesis of glass bead production in an ... more The aim of the experimental research was to verify the hypothesis of glass bead production in an open hearth. In this case, data from archeological excavations in Ribe, where the remains of " glass " hearths were discovered, was utilised. The experiment involved the forming of the hearth, where a clay nozzle in the shape of a loom weight was placed in the centre. The air was pumped into the hearth using bellows equipped with a separate air circulation system. The results of the research indicate that, thanks to such a construction and thanks to the process of charcoal sieving, the manufacturing of simple and more complex glass beads is simple and the hearths themselves are quite effective.
Viator per devia scientiar itinera. Studia nad problematyką okresów przedrzymskiego, rzymskiego, wędrówek ludów i wczesnego średniowiecza., 2015
Our analysis focuses on the glass artifact discovered in the course of rescue works at the multi-... more Our analysis focuses on the glass artifact discovered in the course of rescue works at the multi-
cultural site of Beznazwy 9-1 (AUT 392-393). The item was found at the bottom of a settlement pit with Late Roman pottery – from the Migration Period. In the literature of the subject similar artifacts are referred to as a spindle whorl, a bead, or a sword ornament/amulet. In order to analyze the artifact the researchers carried out experimental and traceological studies. Four reference pieces were made, which were then used as spindle whorls for spinning wool and flax, a sword ornament (attached to a bone plate) and a pendant (on a leather strap). The next step was carrying out traceological[use-wear] analysis of the reference pieces and the original find. Markings left by the leather strap were in the form of individual linear furrows (Figure 1:D, E). Deformations caused in contact with the bone plate appear as chaotic linear abrasions (Figure 2:D). Markings from spinning combed wool and flax were visible only at the edge of the spindle whorl: deep parallel furrows in the case of wool (Figure 3:D) and linear parallel deformations in the case of flax (Figure 4:D). Due to the artifact’s deterioration, functional analysis and interpretation of the find was hindered. Nevertheless, experimental studies have shown that the artifact could not have been used as an amulet/sword ornament.
Translated by Krzysztof Chorzewski
Koszyce, stanowiska 3. Przemoc i rytuał u schyłku neolitu., 2013
Conference Presentations by Mateusz Frankiewicz
There are several theories in archaeological literature of how the glass beads were made. In
many... more There are several theories in archaeological literature of how the glass beads were made. In
many publications and during archaeological festivals there are tendency to use clay furnaces
where the glass beads are shaped. In our experiment, we assumed that there is easier way
for glass beads production than building a clay furnace. We conduct our experiment on open
fire hearth with flat surface. We used tools which were based on archeological findings, such
as mandrels from Ribe. Some traces on glass rods may indicated that metal tongs might be
used by early medieval glass makers that is why we used metal tongs for holding the glass
rods. In our experiment we used Effetre Murano glass rods. We also tried to make simple
beads eg. melon beads and beads with polychromatic ornamentations eg. eye beads and the
racitella rods. The experiment showed that two people with high skill are required to make
glass bead, one for production of beads itself and one who would be blowing the bellows
according to stage of bead production.. During the experiments we were using our knowledge
and experience from contemporary glass beads making.
Book chapters by Mateusz Frankiewicz
POWTÓRKA Z HISTORII ROZRYWKI Szkice historyczne i archeologiczne, 2024
The historical-archaeological approach to hneftafl games involves creating rules based on written... more The historical-archaeological approach to hneftafl games involves creating rules based on written sources and experimental games
Books by Mateusz Frankiewicz
Wydawnictwo Wydziału Historii UAM; Grupa Wydawnicza FNCE, 2024
N iektórzy Czytelnicy i niektóre Czytelniczki niniejszej książki zapewne pamiętają audycję Progra... more N iektórzy Czytelnicy i niektóre Czytelniczki niniejszej książki zapewne pamiętają audycję Programu III Polskiego Radia, nadawaną od połowy lat 70. XX w. o godzinie 13:05. "Powtórka z rozrywki / z rozrywki powtórka / słuchają jej biura / słuchają podwórka…". Nawiązanie do wersów Mariana Kociniaka w tytule naszej książki nie jest przypadkowe. Zebrane w niej teksty odnoszą się do kulturowej historii rozrywki, rozumianej szeroko jako przynosząca przyjemność aktywność ludzka, ale i w węższym znaczeniu, jako zabawa, gra, relacja społeczna, a w jeszcze węższym rozumieniu-towarzyska. Inspiracją do powstania Powtórki z historii rozrywki był udział Uniwersytetu im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, a szczególnie Wydziału Historii tej uczelni w Festiwalu Fantastyki Pyrkon, odbywającym się w Poznaniu. UAM promuje się na Pyrkonie. Dziś start festiwalu! 1 Tak brzmiał tytuł artykułu opublikowanego w internetowym wydaniu pisma "Życie Uniwersyteckie" z czerwca 2022 r., który informował o rozpoczęciu 21. edycji Festiwalu Fantastyki Pyrkon. W jednej z hal Międzynarodowych Targów Poznańskich stoisko rozstawiły Wydział Historii i Wydział Archeologii Uniwersytetu im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu. Ówczesny udział uczelni w Pyrkonie miał charakter sondażowy. Inicjatorzy tego przedsięwzięcia (a jednocześnie piszący te słowa) chcieli w niekonwencjonalny sposób zaprezentować ofertę dydaktyczną swoich wydziałów, pokazując, że studia uniwersyteckie można połączyć z pasją i rozwijać ją, dzięki zdobytej na uczelni wiedzy. Chcieliśmy podkreślić banalną, ale niedostrzegalną niekiedy oczywistość-nauka jest wszędzie!
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settlement but also was discovered half-circular bone object with central perforation. The bone object was made from the femur head of the
deer. The artefacts are not common but are finding in European Barbaricum, where they are identified as sword pommels made of bones.
Nevertheless, we can not exclude other options, and they could have a function of pedants/amulets. The Use-wear analysis of the bone
artefact was conducted in the Traceological Workshop of the Archaeology Faculty of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The results
show that the artefact has been used or get in contact with fur or wool.
cultural site of Beznazwy 9-1 (AUT 392-393). The item was found at the bottom of a settlement pit with Late Roman pottery – from the Migration Period. In the literature of the subject similar artifacts are referred to as a spindle whorl, a bead, or a sword ornament/amulet. In order to analyze the artifact the researchers carried out experimental and traceological studies. Four reference pieces were made, which were then used as spindle whorls for spinning wool and flax, a sword ornament (attached to a bone plate) and a pendant (on a leather strap). The next step was carrying out traceological[use-wear] analysis of the reference pieces and the original find. Markings left by the leather strap were in the form of individual linear furrows (Figure 1:D, E). Deformations caused in contact with the bone plate appear as chaotic linear abrasions (Figure 2:D). Markings from spinning combed wool and flax were visible only at the edge of the spindle whorl: deep parallel furrows in the case of wool (Figure 3:D) and linear parallel deformations in the case of flax (Figure 4:D). Due to the artifact’s deterioration, functional analysis and interpretation of the find was hindered. Nevertheless, experimental studies have shown that the artifact could not have been used as an amulet/sword ornament.
Translated by Krzysztof Chorzewski
Conference Presentations by Mateusz Frankiewicz
many publications and during archaeological festivals there are tendency to use clay furnaces
where the glass beads are shaped. In our experiment, we assumed that there is easier way
for glass beads production than building a clay furnace. We conduct our experiment on open
fire hearth with flat surface. We used tools which were based on archeological findings, such
as mandrels from Ribe. Some traces on glass rods may indicated that metal tongs might be
used by early medieval glass makers that is why we used metal tongs for holding the glass
rods. In our experiment we used Effetre Murano glass rods. We also tried to make simple
beads eg. melon beads and beads with polychromatic ornamentations eg. eye beads and the
racitella rods. The experiment showed that two people with high skill are required to make
glass bead, one for production of beads itself and one who would be blowing the bellows
according to stage of bead production.. During the experiments we were using our knowledge
and experience from contemporary glass beads making.
Book chapters by Mateusz Frankiewicz
Books by Mateusz Frankiewicz
settlement but also was discovered half-circular bone object with central perforation. The bone object was made from the femur head of the
deer. The artefacts are not common but are finding in European Barbaricum, where they are identified as sword pommels made of bones.
Nevertheless, we can not exclude other options, and they could have a function of pedants/amulets. The Use-wear analysis of the bone
artefact was conducted in the Traceological Workshop of the Archaeology Faculty of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The results
show that the artefact has been used or get in contact with fur or wool.
cultural site of Beznazwy 9-1 (AUT 392-393). The item was found at the bottom of a settlement pit with Late Roman pottery – from the Migration Period. In the literature of the subject similar artifacts are referred to as a spindle whorl, a bead, or a sword ornament/amulet. In order to analyze the artifact the researchers carried out experimental and traceological studies. Four reference pieces were made, which were then used as spindle whorls for spinning wool and flax, a sword ornament (attached to a bone plate) and a pendant (on a leather strap). The next step was carrying out traceological[use-wear] analysis of the reference pieces and the original find. Markings left by the leather strap were in the form of individual linear furrows (Figure 1:D, E). Deformations caused in contact with the bone plate appear as chaotic linear abrasions (Figure 2:D). Markings from spinning combed wool and flax were visible only at the edge of the spindle whorl: deep parallel furrows in the case of wool (Figure 3:D) and linear parallel deformations in the case of flax (Figure 4:D). Due to the artifact’s deterioration, functional analysis and interpretation of the find was hindered. Nevertheless, experimental studies have shown that the artifact could not have been used as an amulet/sword ornament.
Translated by Krzysztof Chorzewski
many publications and during archaeological festivals there are tendency to use clay furnaces
where the glass beads are shaped. In our experiment, we assumed that there is easier way
for glass beads production than building a clay furnace. We conduct our experiment on open
fire hearth with flat surface. We used tools which were based on archeological findings, such
as mandrels from Ribe. Some traces on glass rods may indicated that metal tongs might be
used by early medieval glass makers that is why we used metal tongs for holding the glass
rods. In our experiment we used Effetre Murano glass rods. We also tried to make simple
beads eg. melon beads and beads with polychromatic ornamentations eg. eye beads and the
racitella rods. The experiment showed that two people with high skill are required to make
glass bead, one for production of beads itself and one who would be blowing the bellows
according to stage of bead production.. During the experiments we were using our knowledge
and experience from contemporary glass beads making.