Late Middle Ages

Call for Papers

To those of you doing hands-on experimental work in the field, lab, classroom, or anywhere else please come to ASOR 2020 in Boston and present your work in the "Experimental and Experiential Archaeology" session. I know many of you are doing exciting and interesting things and we'd love to hear about them!

We invite you to the "XII Biskupin Archery Tournament". Every year, this event gathers more and more participants, which makes their battles look extremely spectacular! The players will await two days filled with various types of competitions, and visitors will be able not only to watch the tournament, but also to listen to interesting lectures related to historical archery and take part in fre

"Kupala Night" is a unique opportunity to learn about the customs associated with the traditional holiday of summer solstice . Why did they jump through the fire? Has anyone ever found a fern flower? What was the significance of baths and wreaths on this special night? And what could flower and herb divination tell people? You will learn these and many other curiosities related

"European Museum Night" is a special holiday. During last year's nights at the Museum, we invited our guests for a walk with torches and dinner in one of the huts, and we were at a bonfire in the Piast village, where you met its inhabitants - you talked to the rulers, and the

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This weekend Archeon is all about textiles, leather and clothing. There are various special demonstrations and activities.

In prehistoric times we weave with vegetable fibers, such as nettle, flax and tree bark. In addition, wool is dyed and we spin and weave with wool. You can also learn how to sprang this weekend. This is the oldest known way of braiding.

This weekend there is a knight tournament on the tournament field in Museumpark Archeon. Come and see who wins the exciting knight tournament!

Scottish life through the centuries. Different periods are re-enacted between 1300 and World War II. Visit the Napoleonic encampment, the Jacobites at Dorestad and World War I and II provide an insight into the life of that time.

Course leader: Claudia Siemann
No. of participants: 7-10

Minimum age: 16 
Cost: 55€ per person

The 6th International Congress of Experimental Archaeology will be held  in Pézenas (Hérault, France).

Please find attached the new call and calendar.