In the first week of July, we focus on craftsmanship in the Middle Ages. A lot of crafts and traditions have largely been forgotten in 2023, but in 1413 there were still plate beaters, cleavers, needle makers, rope makers, dyers and many, many more types of crafts.
Medieval falconry - meet the fantastic and impressive birds of prey up close.
One of the most popular pastimes and sports of the Middle Ages, if you were a nobleman, was to go on a hunt with the aid of birds of prey. This can be seen depicted in many contemporary illustrations.
Guided tours of the stilts and workshops dedicated to the Middle Ages in collaboration with the Conegliano Castle Civic Museum
#Compast will bring together people who want to share and extend their knowledge of how live interpretation and museum theatre are used to interpret the past in museums and at heritage sites. The Conference is organised by IMTAL Europe and the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences/Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture.
The book gives a short historical overview of major events in the chosen area, followed by an informative chapter on colours, a likewise very competent chapter on fabrics, and one on sewing techniques. Then the dress parts are presented, with very clear and informative modern illustrations. The focus is on ordinary dresses, not the really posh ones.
There are no sewing patterns as such, but the experienced seamstress can easily transfer the small silhouette patterns to real patterns, or one can search the bibliography in the book for relevant publications.
Epidemics, plagues, pandemics, none of them are inventions of modern times, but have existed throughout human history. The plague, the Spanish flu and leprosy wiped out entire sections of the population and changed the course and development of history. The corona pandemic shows us that, despite different hygiene
Insights into cultivation and use with Barbara Suchanek-Voget Herbs have been used by humans in a variety of ways for thousands of years. Whether as food, medicine, material or mystical-religious use. But their presence tells us much more. They provide information about the condition of the soil, its use or climatic conditions.
Every child knows that the Easter Bunny does not lay the eggs himself. But who knows when and how humans came up with chickens? On Easter Monday you can learn more about the history of chicken breeding with us.
In week 32, we focus on the art of letterpress printing. Our staff and volunteers are skilled and passionate people, and some of them specialize in amazing subjects. Jorge, who is the Medieval Centre's marketing manager, has a passion for the early art of printing.
The Middle Ages are often portrayed as dark and gloomy, but if you look at medieval art, you will experience a multitude of colors, shapes and patterns that stand in stark contrast to modern prejudice. The Middle Ages were full of color and the arts flourished. Strong colors and even
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