The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling stories from this often-overlooked corner of art history. From the very first shards that shed light on early civilizations, to stories of power, political intrigue and espionage. Famous artists, extraordinary characters, pioneers and rebels from the world of pottery, architecture and design. Full of revelation, insight and practical expertise, The History of Ceramics offers an alternative history to our times.
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Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master - Part 2 - St. Ives
Saison 1 · Épisode 22
mercredi 26 août 2026 • Durée 41:41
How did Bernard Leach turn a small pottery in St Ives into the centre of a new ceramics movement?
In the second episode of our three-part series, we follow Leach as he returns to Britain with Shōji Hamada and establishes the Leach Pottery in St Ives. We explore the challenges of those early years, the development of his distinctive approach to making, and the ideas that would eventually be captured in his influential A Potter’s Book.
As Leach’s reputation grows, so does his influence. Through teaching, writing and a new generation of apprentices, his pottery becomes a meeting place for ideas drawn from East and West.
This is the story of how Bernard Leach helped transform the status of the studio potter — and began building a movement that would reach far beyond St Ives.
To see images of the pots being discussed on this podcast, please switch to video in your podcasting apps.
Featured Artworks:
Bernard Leach 1913 early Raku Vase, The V&A Collection
Photo of Bernard Leach with Shōji Hamada and Sōetsu Yanagi, 1952
St. Ives Harbour and Porthminster Beach - Cornwall – UK
Cornwall - St. Ives, Back Lane - 1920's Photochrom Postcard
The Leach Pottery, St. Ives, Cornwall
Blueprint of “The Leach Pottery Japanese Style of climbing Kiln. Design by Tsurunosuke Matsubayashi”, 1923. Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts
Grade II Listed Climbing Kiln, Leach Pottery
Raku Firing Kiln
Bowl, early 20’s, Bernard Leach
Barbara Hepworth & Bernard Leach, 1968, St Ives Museum
1934 (relief), Ben Nicholson, 1934, Tate
Shōji Hamada, 1894-1978
Tsurunosuke Matsubayashi, 1894-1932
D W & L K Elmhirst,' 1893-1970, Dartington Hall Trust Archive
Two Bowls by Bernard Leach and Teabowl By Shoji Hamada
Herbert Read by Mark Gerson, 1967, The National Gallery
A Potters Book by Bernard Leach, 1940
Salmon Vase, Bernard leach, 1950
Slipware Plate, Bernard Leach, c. early 1930’s
Early Slipware dish, Bernard Leach, c. early 1930’s
Early Jar with Firing crack, Bernard Leach, c. early 1930’s, courtesy of Paul Greenhalgh
Charger, 1929, Bernard Leach, courtesy of Paul Greenhalgh
The Mermaid dish, 1670-1689, Thomas Toft, The V&A Collection
A Dartington Pottery Salt Glazed Stoneware Flagon
Photo of David Leach, 1911-2005
Teapot, David Leach and Charger, Bernard Leach, courtesy of Paul Greenhalgh
Vase, c. 1959, Bernard Leach, The V&A Collection, courtesy of Paul Greenhalgh
Standard Ware, c. 1941, Bernard Leach, The V&A Collection, courtesy of Paul Greenhalgh
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Bernard Leach Returns to England
00:01:30 St. Ives: A Haven for Artists and Traditional Craft
00:07:48 Building the Pottery: Early Struggles and Failures
00:14:06 Hamada's Departure and the Kiln Rebuilt
00:15:02 The Elmhursts and Dartington: Patronage and Philosophy
00:17:36 Pottery as Art: Breaking Down the Barriers
00:22:25 The Leach Aesthetic: Japanese Meets English Slipware
00:30:44 A Potter's Book: The Ceramic Bible Published
00:35:44 David Leach Takes Over: Professionalization and Production
00:36:58 Legacy: The Apprentice Model and Global Influence
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Sam Bond
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master - Part 1 - Japan
Saison 1 · Épisode 21
mercredi 19 août 2026 • Durée 35:59
How did an English artist in Japan become one of the most influential figures in modern ceramics?
In the first of our three-part series on Bernard Leach, we explore the extraordinary early years that shaped his life and work. From his return to Japan and his first encounters with pottery to his friendship with Shōji Hamada, we discover how Japanese culture transformed Leach's understanding of what a pot could be.
This is the story of the meeting of East and West — and how the ideas Leach discovered in Japan would eventually help change the course of modern ceramics.
To see images of the ceramics being discussed in this podcast, please switch to video in your podcasting app.
Featured Artwork:
Bernard Leach and bookcase, Tokyo, 1917-1919
Bernard Leach, A Potters Book, 1940
Bernard Leach with grandparents in Japan, c. 1890
Frank Brangwyn, by Reinhold Thiele, c 1900
John Ruskin, by W. & D. Downey, 1863
William Morris by Frederick Hollyer, 1887
Leaping Salmon Vase, c.1950, Bernard Leach; Okinawa Style Teabowl, c.1970, Shōji Hamada, Oxford Ceramics Gallery
Harmony in Blue and Gold, The Peacock Room, by James McNeill Whistler, 1834-1903, Public Domain
Temple of Heaven, Peking, 1916, printed signature in the plate Bernard Leach 1916, Public Domain
Photograph of rural Japan, C.1900, Public Domain
Early Raku Vase, Bernard Leach, c.1925
Raku Firing Kiln
Portrait of Ogata Kenzan VI, by Bernard Leach, 1924
Mokko-shaped Food Bowl, by Uruno Shigekichi, 1881-1923
Cup, Ogata Kenzan, 18th Century
Photo of Shõji Hamada, 1894-1978
Photo of Sõetsu Yanagi, 1889-1961
Photo of Bernard Leach with Shõji Hamada & Sõetsu Yanagi, Dartington 1952
Cup and Signed Box, Shõji Hamada
Large Dish, Shõji Hamada
Stoneware Bottle, Shoji Hamada
Hamada’s Kiln in Moshiko, Creative Commons License, CC3.0
Unknown Craftsman, Sõetsu Yanagi , 1972
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Bernard Leach - The Making of a Master
00:03:57 Early Life: Colonial Beginnings and Artistic Awakening
00:12:01 The Arts and Crafts Movement: Ruskin, Morris, and Moral Philosophy
00:15:15 Japan's Meiji Period: Transformation and Cultural Identity
00:18:10 Return to Japan: Teaching Etching and Finding Community
00:23:52 The Raku Party: A Life-Changing Moment
00:27:05 Training with Kenzan VI: Entering the Japanese Pottery Tradition
00:28:57 Hamada and Yanagi: The Birth of Mingei
00:30:57 Philosophical Foundations: Arts of the People
00:33:30 The Bold Decision: Sailing for St. Ives
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Sam Bond
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Secrets of The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Saison 1 · Épisode 20
mercredi 12 août 2026 • Durée 38:40
In 16th century Japan, a bowl of tea could get you killed. This episode traces the birth of the Ancient Japanese tea ceremony and the aesthetic of wabi-sabi, or the art of finding beauty in imperfection. Paul and Stephanie tell the story of tea master Sen no Rikyu, whose humble, handmade Raku bowls stood in defiance of warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi's golden excess, in a tale of philosophy, political power, and two tea masters who paid for their art with their lives.
To see the pots Stephanie and Paul are discussing in this episode, be sure to switch to video in your podcast app.
Featured Artworks
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, by Kanō Mitsunobu, 1598, Public Domain
Sen No Rikyū, by Tōhaku Hasegawa,1595, Public Domain
Sen no Rikyū's Tai-an Teahouse, Kyoto, Japan, 1952
Black Raku ware tea bowl, late 16th century, The Smithsonian, CC0
Black Raku Tea Bowl, Named “Kaedegure” (Twilight by the Maples), attributed to Raku Cojiro, late 16th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Furuta Oribe, c. 17th Century
Square Serving Dish with Bail Handle, late 16th century, Asia Society Museum, Public Domain
Sake Bottle (Tokkuri) with Decoration of Three-Leaf Arrowhead, Early 17th century, Public Domain
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Sam Bond
Sound Mix and Engineering: Joseph Little
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Secrets of The Japanese Tea Ceremony
00:01:41 Origins of Tea in Japan: From Monasteries to Cultural Power
00:03:00 The Political Tea Ceremony: Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Vision
00:05:09 Wabi Sabi: The Perfection of Imperfection
00:09:23 Sen no Rikyu: The Master Who Stripped Away Ego
00:11:17 The Tea Ceremony Experience
00:14:45 Chojiro and Raku Ware: Hand-Built Tea Bowls
00:19:47 The Death of Sen no Rikyu: When Simplicity Threatened Power
00:24:03 Furuta Oribe: A Warrior's Energy Transforms the Ceremony
00:26:17 Oribe Ware: Chaos, Asymmetry, and the Happy Accident
00:32:35 The Second Suicide: Oribe's Violent End
00:35:23 Legacy: Wabi Sabi and the Birth of Studio Ceramics
Bernard Palissy - Obsession, Faith and Myth
Saison 1 · Épisode 19
mercredi 5 août 2026 • Durée 41:04
Bernard Palissy was an artist, scientist, inventor and one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of ceramics. Driven by religious faith, a fascination with nature, and an obsession to discover the secret of white enamel, he devoted years to relentless experimentation, sacrificing his fortune, and burning almost everything he owned in pursuit of perfection. In this episode Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene uncover the remarkable life of the French Renaissance potter whose distinctive rustic wares transformed European ceramics.
Featured Artworks:
Self Portrait in Faience, Bernard Palissy, 1862
Rustique figuline, attributed to Bernard Palissy, French c.1560, J. Paul Getty Museum.
‘Rustique Figuline’ Dish with a white background, Bernard Palissy, c. 1550, National Ceramic Museum
Maiolica Plate, Italian, ca. 1500, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Bowl, Majolica, Italian, 1480-1500, The V&A Collection
Dish, Bernard Palissy, 17th century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Plaque depicting Bernard Palissy, Multiple Artists and Makers, 1846, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Pilgrim Flask, Bernard Palissy, 1556-67, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Still-life platter, Bernard Palissy, c. 1550,
Dish, Bernard Palissy, c. 1580,
Moule, Fragment, 16th century, Musee du Louvre
Grenouille de fontaine, Atelier de Bernard Palissy, 1565-1610, Musee du Louvre
Château de la Bâstie d'Urfé, France, 1550
Henry II, King of France, François Clouet, 1559
Catherine de' Medici, François Clouet, c. 1560
Fontaine en forme de dauphin, 1600-1650, Musee du Louvre
Ewer, Saint Porchaire Ware, c. 1550, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Mould of Palissy Basin, Musee du Louvre
Tazza with cover, Mid 16th century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
La Nourrice, Guillaume Dupré (unconfirmed), c. 1640, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Plate, Manner of Bernard Palissy, Late 19th century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Platter, Follower of Bernard Palissy, Last Quarter 16th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Platter, Manner of Bernard Palissy, 2nd half of 19th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Round Plate with Lobster, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, 1889, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Turkey, Bordallo Pinheiro Factory,19th Century
Artichoke Jar, Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
Cabbage Ware, Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
Round Dish with Lobster and Shells, Thomas Victor-Sergent, 1870-80, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Large Basin with Snake, Ferns, and Bark, Charles-Jean Avisseau, C. 1850-55, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Sam Bond
Sound Mix and Engineering: Joe Little
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Bernard Palissy - Obsession, Faith and Myth
00:02:13 A Troubled Age: France in Religious Turmoil
00:04:24 Early Life: The Self-Taught Rustique
00:12:08 The Catalytic Moment: Falling in Love with a Cup
00:17:07 Obsession and Sacrifice: Burning the Floorboards
00:20:03 The Rustiques Figulines: Nature Cast in Clay
00:24:18 Royal Patronage: Catherine de Medici and the Court
00:26:16 The Saint-Porchaire Mystery: A Lost Attribution
00:29:20 Public Intellectual: Lecturer on Science and Nature
00:30:54 Dangerous Faith: The Huguenot Who Wouldn't Hide
00:32:41 The Bastille: A Tragic End
00:33:22 Legacy: From Sons to Revival
00:34:33 Attribution Challenges: Real, School, or Revival?
00:39:37 Eternal Inspiration: Palissy's Enduring Impact
The Ming Dynasty - When Porcelain Became Power
Saison 1 · Épisode 18
mercredi 29 juillet 2026 • Durée 43:23
This week Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene explore the extraordinary ceramics of the Ming Dynasty, the period that established China as the world's greatest producer of porcelain.
From the famous blue-and-white wares of Jingdezhen to magnificent imperial commissions and the global trade that carried Chinese porcelain across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, we uncover how Ming potters achieved levels of craftsmanship that have rarely been surpassed. We also discover how these exquisite objects became symbols of wealth, power, and cultural exchange, inspiring generations of potters around the world.
Emperor Hongwu (21 October 1328 – 24 June 1398) – Public Domain
Monks Cape Ewer, 1368-1644, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Bowl with Chrysanthemums, late 14th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Porcelain Plate with Animals, mid 14th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Jar with Dragon, 1426-1435, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Bowl with Pomegranates, lotus scrolls, and chrysanthemum Petals, early 15th century, Public Domain
Flask with Medallion, early 15th century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Jim Fuller & Sam Bond
Sound Engineer and Mixer: Joe Little
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: The Ming Dynasty - When Porcelain Became Power
00:02:36 The Rise of Emperor Hongwu: From Peasant to Power
00:14:19 Technical Mastery: Copper Reds and Chrysanthemum Bowls
00:16:38 Infrastructure and Imperial Ambition: Building the Ming Empire
00:23:00 Emperor Yongle and the Golden Age of Blue and White
00:21:06 The Dragon Jar: Symbolism, Status, and Visual Mastery
00:28:11 Islamic Influences: Cross-Cultural Design and Pattern
00:33:13 The Great Voyages: Porcelain as White Gold
00:36:47 The Inward Turn: Crisis, Capture, and Conservative Retreat
00:41:54 Legacy: Jingdezhen and the Story Written in Glaze
The Tang Dynasty - Treasures from the Tomb
Saison 1 · Épisode 17
mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 43:02
This week Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene explore the remarkable ceramics of the Tang Dynasty, one of China's greatest periods of artistic innovation. We venture down into the depths of their magnificent tombs and discover the wonders of their funerary wares. Ceramics creations that capture life in the Imperial Court from dancers, polo players, concubines, warriors and magnificent horses. These treasures open a window into a golden period of Chinese history but also show how the Tang potters transformed the art of clay and influenced ceramic traditions around the world.
FEATURED ARTWORKS IN THIS EPISODE:
Emperor Li Yuan, 618-626, unknown, Public Domain
Excerpt from the handscroll Viewing the Pass List, c. 1540 by Qiu Ying
Tang Court Playing Polo, 706AD, Public Domain
Cosmetics Box, 8th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Figure of a Horse, 700-750, The British Museum, Public Domain
Amphora, Late 7th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Covered Jar, 8thcentury, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Set of Ten Entertainers and Two Dancers, 618-907, Miho Museum, Public Domain
Camel and Rider, 701-750, Art Institute of Chicago, Public Domain
Horse and Rider, early 8th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Camel with Musicians, 723, National Museum of China, Public Domain
Horse with Lead Glaze, 728, The British Museum, Public Domain
Seated Court Lady, 8th Century, the Met Collection, Public Domain
Female Attendant, Mid 7th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Female Attendant, 7th-8th Century, The Met Collection, Public Domain
Seated girl holding Mirror, first half 8th Century, Art Institute Chicago, Public Domain
Polo Player, ca. 618-907, Public Domain
Young Female Polo Player, early 8th Century, Musée Guimet
Female Polo Player, c. 750, Musée Guimet
For more great art content visit www.heni.com or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Jim Fuller & Sam Bond
Sound Engineer: Joe Little Executive
Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Tang Dynasty - A Golden Age of Chinese Ceramics
00:00:35 Context: From Terracotta Warriors to Tang Dynasty
00:01:33 The Tang Renaissance: Arts, Innovation, and the Birth of Porcelain
00:07:27 Emperor Li Yuan and the Reunification of China
00:09:40 Cosmopolitan Influences: Turkish Origins and Foreign Ideas
00:10:27 The Qianling Mausoleum: Royal Graves and Funerary Traditions
00:16:37 Craft and Technique: How the Figurines Were Made
00:18:58 Sancai Glaze: The Three-Colour Ceramic Revolution
00:22:10 Masterworks: The Covered Jar and Ewer
00:24:00 Ten Musicians and Two Dancers: Capturing Movement in Clay
00:25:44 Colour Theory and Cultural Openness in Tang Art
00:26:47 The Silk Road and Sea Trade: Expanding Horizons
00:28:02 Camels and Foreigners: Depicting a Cosmopolitan World
00:29:07 What Makes a Tang Dynasty Piece? Poise, Pride, and Individuality
00:30:36 The Camel with Five Musicians: A Traveling Band
00:33:10 Heavenly Horses: The Prized Steeds of the Tang Dynasty
00:37:17 Court Life and Leisure: Snapshots of Tang Society
00:39:43 Women Playing Polo: Sport, Warfare Training, and Social Inclusion
00:40:55 Equality and Sophistication: Women in Tang Society
00:42:11 Conclusion: Windows into the Tang World
Lucie Rie & Hans Coper - Clay, Courage and Reinvention - Part 2
In 1974, a group of farmers digging a well in rural China made one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history: an underground army of thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors, standing silently in battle formation for more than two thousand years.
But why was this extraordinary army created? Who was the powerful ruler it was built to protect? And what does it reveal about the ambitions, beliefs, and astonishing technological achievements of ancient China?
In this episode of The History of Ceramics, we explore the story behind the Terracotta Army and the remarkable reign of Qin Shi Huang, the emperor who unified China and transformed its future. We uncover the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the figures, the vast workforce that produced them, the secrets still buried beneath the emperor's mausoleum, and the ongoing archaeological discoveries that continue to reshape our understanding of one of the world's greatest ceramic masterpieces.
From imperial power and military might to artistry, innovation, and the enduring legacy of clay, this is the story of how an army that was never meant to be seen became one of the greatest treasures of human civilisation.
Join Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh as they uncover the fascinating history behind the Terracotta Warriors—and discover why these silent guardians continue to captivate the world over two millennia after they were made.
All artworks included in this episode are courtesy of: Creative Commons license Zero, Public Domain Dedication
For more great art content visit www.heni.com or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Joe Little
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: The Greatest Ceramic Project Ever
00:00:52 Discovery in 1974: Farmers Uncover a Lost Army
00:04:55 The Secret Keeper: Zhao Kangmin and the Cultural Revolution
00:08:11 Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor of China
00:11:16 Fear of Death and the Quest for Immortality
00:13:09 Building an Army for the Afterlife
00:15:07 The Mausoleum Complex: The Size of Manhattan
00:22:41 Industrial Scale Ceramic Production
00:29:27 Individual Faces: Eight Types, Infinite Variations
00:34:38 Color and Paint: The Lost Vibrancy
00:39:43 The Emperor's Death and the Fall of Qin
00:42:04 Fire and Destruction: The Tomb Under Attack
00:43:39 Legacy: From Fear to Forever
George E. Ohr - The Mad Potter of Biloxi
Saison 1 · Épisode 13
mercredi 24 juin 2026 • Durée 52:10
Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene travel to the American South at the end the 19th C to explore the life and work of George E. Ohr - otherwise known as the Mad Potter of Biloxi. Overlooked for much of his life this eccentric character worked tirelessly creating innovative, wild and exquisitely crafted art pottery. He was a renowned showman using slogans, banners and sales gimmicks to market his wares and was the self proclaimed "world's best art-potter". His life’s work remained undiscovered gathering dust in a garage for decades before an antiques dealer happened upon them in his son's auto shop. Today his legacy is firmly recognised as a founding father of the art pottery movement and there is a museum in his name, designed by Frank Gehry, in his hometown of Biloxi.
Images of artworks and photographs in this episode:
Pitcher, 1889-1910, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET, N.Y.
Vase (Blue/Twist), 1987-1900, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET, N.Y.
Vase (Red), 1895-1910, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET, N.Y.
Vase (pink/purple/pinched), 1897-1910, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET, N.Y.
Photo of George E. Ohr – The Mad Potter of Biloxi (1857-1918)
Photo of George E. Ohr (1857-1918) – outside studio with signage
Photo of George E. Ohr (1857-1918) – studio with “Greatest Potter on Earth” signage
Photo of George E. Ohr (1857-1918) – inside studio with pots
George E. Ohr, The Mad Potter of Biloxi. Harpers Magazine, 1892-1893
Burnt Babies, 1894, George E. Ohr
Burnt Babies, 1894, George E. Ohr
Vase (Red), 1895-96, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Tea Pot, 1897-1900, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Pitcher (Brown/Gold/Pinched), 1896, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Photo of George E. Ohr (1895-1918) - workshop
Bowl (Green/Gold), 1897-1910, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Bowl (Pinched Clay), 1898-1910, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Vase (Black/Blue), 1900, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Vase (Red/Brown), 1890-1905, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET
Pitcher (Green), 1890-1905, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMet
Clockface and Vase (Pink), 1898, George E. Ohr. Image courtesy of TheMET. (TBC)
Photo of Ohr and O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi – architect Frank Gehry.
For more great art content visit www.heni.com or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks
Credits:
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Editor: Joe Little
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: The Mad Potter of Biloxi
00:04:20 Early Life and Civil War Era Biloxi
00:07:01 The Misfit: Education and Early Jobs
00:10:50 Discovery of Clay: The Duck Finds Water
00:12:04 Research Journey and Return to Biloxi
00:14:10 Building a Life: Marriage and Early Success
00:20:08 World's Fairs and the Great Biloxi Fire
00:26:26 The Golden Age: Reinvention and Masterworks
00:31:29 The Mad Potter Persona and World's Fair Recognition
00:38:51 Rejection and the End of Production
00:44:29 The 50-Year Wait and Miraculous Discovery
00:48:17 Legacy: From Forgotten to Greatest Potter on Earth
