Learn hands-on skills including: Traditional Cherokee crafts taught by National Treasures, historical cooking, military firearms, Poultry 101, and more. Conference sessions cover a wide range of topics from women’s suffrage, women soldiers, creating a period kitchen, and how to develop a living
Artificially dark patinated copper alloys appear in various times and regions and are commonly applied in prestigious polychrome metallic objects. Currently, the earliest finds known are from ca. 2000 BC in Egypt (See Fig. 1) and Palestine (See Fig. 2), followed by ca. 1500 BC in Greece and Cyprus (See Fig. 3 and 4) and again during the Roman period from ca. the late 4th century BC (See Fig. 5 and 6).
The unwrapping and dissection of mummified bodies was a common practice in 19th century Europe. These autopsies were conducted as part of scientific endeavours and social spectacles, motivated by a desire to advance the fields of science, medicine and archaeology, coupled with a sense of macabre fascination (Moshenska, 2014). The scientific capability required to study mummified remains non-invasively had yet to be developed, leading to the destruction of many hundreds of specimens.
Come to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and meet members of Ealdfaeder as they demonstrate the use of herbs, methods of cooking and bread baking.
Wittle your own walking stick and learn how to steam bend a crooked walking stick.
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This course will be repeated on 28 July.
During this one-day course, make your own spoon under the guidance of Eoin Donnelly, a third-generation woodsman.
ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY
This course will be repeated August 11.
Join Guy Urbin as he introduces you to the wonderful world of the Blacksmith. Within the confines of a site-specific forge, Guy will inspire you to create your own poker, candle holder or a functional piece of hardware.
Tools Required: Steel toe cap safety boots or strong equivalent
Course suitable for age 16+years
Dejima is an artificial island constructed by Nagasaki merchants until 1636 under Japan's feudal government (Tokugawa government) to continue the trade with the West while banning Christianity.
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