Crushed History: The Art of Mixing Paints from Ancient Roman Tiles | Story Lovers

Story Lovers: Books, Movies, Culture & Great Stories · Sep 7, 2026 · 10m · transcript

In this episode of Story Lovers, host Kylie Eden explores the profound metaphor of 'Crushed History' through the ancient Roman art of creating pigments from ground ceramic tiles. This narrative is designed for creative thinkers, artists, writers, and anyone navigating personal transformation or recovery from loss. The episode begins with a personal confession about hoarding perfection and treating old objects with terrified reverence, contrasting this static preservation with the dynamic, destructive creativity of Roman artisans who ground finished tiles into vibrant, enduring paint. By…