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Source: BBC Radio 4 "The History of Blacksmithing"

Roundup

The History of Blacksmithing, Pt 1 -- The Making of the Tongs [15min]

Artist and blacksmith David Petersen explores the history behind this skilled craft. The early history of iron working, from weapons made from meteorites to the skills of the Celtic blacksmiths.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "The History of Blacksmithing"